U.S. Capitol Historical Society
Non-profit OrganizationsDistrict of Columbia, United States11-50 Employees
The United States Capitol Historical Society is a nonprofit organization based in Washington, DC, founded in 1962 and chartered by Congress to educate the public about the history and heritage of the U.S. Capitol, its institutions, and the people who have served there. It sustains its work through memberships, gifts, grants, and the sale of educational items such as books and memorabilia. The society conducts educational tours, scholarly symposia, and observances of historic events, and it works to enhance and preserve the Capitol’s collection of art and artifacts, including an oral history project launched in 2021 about the January 6 events. It sponsors research on the public careers of individuals who served in the Capitol and provides related publications and mementos, along with assistance to Congressional and other Capitol offices. Governance rests with an executive committee drawn from the board of trustees and supported by an honorary board, with involvement from an Emeritus Board.