U.S. Capitol Historical Society

I began volunteering with the USCHS several years ago with my wife and son, and have loved every experience I've had with the organization ever since! Their educational programs and tours are so impressive, and the passion they bring to bear astounds me to this day. I continue to volunteer, and have joined as a member to avail myself to all that the Society has to offer!

I have had the good fortune to have worked at the Society for many years as Director of Corporate Giving. What a talented, creative staff who create and develop fabulous educational outreach programs educating all ages about so many facets of Congressional history.

As a former member of staff, I can speak to the enduring commitment of the staff and volunteers to the U.S. Capitol Historical Society's mission. They work hard to fulfill this mission by educating the public about the U.S. Capitol and the Congress through educational and historical tours, programs, and events. If you have any interest in U.S. history or the legislative branch, I highly recommend supporting and getting involved with this terrific organization.

I love talking about the U.S. Capitol Historical Society! They are really quite an incredible group of people doing some incredible things! I'm involved with them around their education programs for local, middle school students. It's my responsibility to care how well these programs serve students and their teacher and to be part of "fixing" what doesn't work as well as it should. I'm very proud to say that the whole Society gets involved in doing the hard work of curating education programs that offer the best possible experiences they can offer. This amount of involvement and dedication are rare! It's wonderful to be part of planning when educators and historians and fiscal planners all have a caring voice - when all ideas are considered and debated - when all sides of an issue are given consideration. Everyone grows! And good, new, cutting edge programs always blossom! I cannot highlight enough the value of the work done by the great team at the U.S. Capitol Historical Society!

I have been volunteering with the US Capitol Historical Society for a few years and each time I volunteer is more fun than the last. The events they hold are educational and informative, as well as fun and entertaining. The staff is an amazing group of people who are always welcoming and appreciative of all their volunteers. I find that I learn something new every time.

The U.S. Capitol Historical Society has been providing a great service to the country for many decades. I first encountered them when I was an government employee at the Capitol giving tours to the public. I learned a lot from their great team and they helped me be a better guide. Now, nearly twenty years later, I am working with them as a volunteer. It's a great place to work and to meet people from all over the world who come to see this magnificent building. Additionally, USCHS is engaged in important work to understand and preserve the 200+ year history of the Capitol. It's a privilege to work with them. Hope to see you one day in Washington and give you a tour of your Capitol!

I have always had a love of history and thought I knew the history of our great Capitol, until my son became an intern at USCHS. His enthusiasm was contagious and after taking a wonderful and educational tour, I became a volunteer. They have events and tours geared towards a wide variety of audiences but one of those dearest to my heart is their “We The People” educational program for middle school students. They do a wonderful job of instilling civic pride in the next generation. Thank you USCHS!

The U.S. Capitol Historical Society provides "once-in-a-lifetime" opportunities to visit our nation's Capitol. Tours are tailored depending on each group's interest and cover nearly every facet of the Capitol's history, the people involved and events that have taken place. As a former member of Congress from Maine with a degree in history (I left Congress in 1997), it's been my pleasure to work with closely with Steve Livengood, the Society's Director of Public Programs and Chief Guide, and another dozen former members, all as part of a team. Steve is a nationally-recognized expert on the Capitol's history. Between Steve's leadership, the former members, and a range of talented volunteers, the Society's able to provide rare, first-person insights into the Capitol and the congressional process.

The US Capitol Historical Society is dedicated to promoting the story of the United States Capitol both in a historical and current context. Through a variety of ongoing educational experiences and small group tours they are able to give a premium, unclose and highly customized experience to visitors to the Capitol. I am one of several former members of Congress who regularly help the Society in accomplishing these goals. While some of us, thanks to the Society, have gained some historical expertise, our value is primarily assisting the Society in briefing visitors on how the building supports the current operation of their government. The Society’s guides are indeed the experts in storytelling. The wealth of knowledge they are able to display and recall to visitors who excitedly ask many questions is remarkable. I never get tired of listening and learning from them.

Our Constitution is a piece of paper that requires our government to breathe life into it every day. Our Capitol is a building that is at once a monument to the past but also suggests the aspirations for our future. The US Capitol Historical Society is the only non-government, non-profit group whose mission is to tell and amplify that story. The men and women of the Society work tirelessly to promote the United States Capitol as more than a mere building or tourist attraction. They breathe life into its story.

I have been volunteering with the U.S. Capitol Historical Society for almost three years now. Every time I help with an event, I know that I am helping an organization that does great work in preserving the history of the Capitol and those who have influenced it. I don't know of any other organizations that knows more about their subject matter than the UCHS.

I was introduced to the USCHS through my son's volunteer work. I had no idea what a hidden gem the society is. The programs are interesting and informative and the staff is friendly and knowledgeable. Their Capitol tours and grounds tours are not to be missed.

The USCHS is a top notch organization that plays an invaluable role in the history of our nation’s Capitol. As a volunteer, I was treated like an important part of the team and worked on substantive projects that helped me appreciate the depth of the USCHS’s offerings to the public. USCHS’s programs are more important now than ever before, and I was proud and excited to work with a group of passionate individuals who make those programs, and the history behind them, come to life. Ethan F.

My experience at the U.S. Capitol Historical Society couldn't have been better. Even though I was an intern, the staff was incredibly welcoming and made me feel like I was an important part of their team. It was a great internship to have as it helped me understand D.C. on a deeper level. This organization is extremely dedicated to providing a factual, in-depth education of United States history, and they do so in ways that are both fun and interactive. Whether you live in D.C. or are visiting and want to learn more about the history of the U.S. Capitol, I highly recommend booking a tour with USCHS or attending one of their lunchtime lectures!

My experience interning with the Society this summer was wonderful! The staff is so enthusiastic and filled with passion towards educating people on the history of the Capitol. The entire Society was very supportive of the research the other interns and I were doing, and we really felt like part of the team. I cannot recommend USCHS and their work enough! They are an excellent example of an organization that is striving to make our nation's history accessible and interesting to all.

My experience interning at the USCHS was nothing but positive. The strong educational value and professional development opportunities that the Society provides are what made my time there so special. Everyone there cares deeply about preserving and sharing the wonderful history of the Capitol. I would recommend others to apply for internships and volunteer here!

This is a fantastic organisation. In addition to symposia and publications with respected historians, they also provide private tours of the US Capitol that provide unique insights into the building and its artwork, and American history.

They also play an important role in community service through a program with Washington, DC public schools for kids from under privileged backgrounds where they explain basic concepts of the US Constitution.

I was a research intern at the U.S. Capitol Historical Society during my junior year of college. First and foremost, the staff at the society was nothing but welcoming. From the first day, they treated myself and the other interns with respect, and took the time to show us how the society operated. As a history student, I was thrilled to learn about the research process and the abundant resources the society used in their projects. There was a clear dedication to educating the public on the history of our nation's capitol. After speaking with the other interns, they had the same feelings. Because of the welcoming and friendly atmosphere we experienced, the other interns and I love returning to USCHS events to visit our former co-workers. Occasionally, we even return as volunteers, such as at the annual Freedom Award event. At events such as this, the USCHS provides wonderful opportunities to continue your education, and I so look forward to attending these events in the future!

I have been volunteering with the U.S. Capitol Historical Society for a little over two years. The expertise that they posses on the Capitol is second to none and the tours they provide are one of a kind. Also, their exquisite events really help bring history alive.

I have been engaged as both an employee of and as a volunteer for the Society for several years now, and I can confidently say that you cannot find a better place to learn about the history of our nation, its institutions, and the neighborhoods and communities which support them anywhere. Truly, the story of America can be told in the story of the U.S. Capitol. The efforts of the society to preserve and share the history of the Article I Branch are critically important, and it has been my privilege to help with research and tours throughout my engagement. I plan to remain involved with USCHS as long and as much as I am able.

I have volunteered with the US Capitol Historical Society several times and each time it is so fun and enjoyable that I always want to volunteer again. The events they hold are informative, fun and a joy to be a part of. The staff is a wonderful group that are organized and professional and have a deep passion for education and teaching people about the Capitol and Congress. I always learn something new at each event and have an amazing time.

I had the opportunity to work with USCHS as a social media and marketing intern. As an intern, I learned a great deal about what the USCHS is all about. As a nonprofit, USCHS aims on bettering the education of the youth and the community about the U.S. Capitol. I have taken many tours, and worked closely with the majority of the staff; undoubtably I enjoyed every second of it. Not only is USCHS dedicated to educating the public on the history and heritage of the U.S. Capitol, but they are over all a great organization to work for/with.

As a former intern at the U.S. Capitol Historical Society, I had an amazing and hugely rewarding experience working with the great people at the society. Not only was I given rare behind-the-scenes opportunities to learn about the history of our nation, government, and our capitol, I was given many opportunities to speak with government VIPs at various events. The people at the USCHS gave me both freedom in the work I was assigned and guidance when needed, and there was never a time where I didn't have a project to work on. If you are an intern looking to expand your skills in marketing, event management, research, and communications, I highly recommend interning at the society.

I have been a volunteer for the US Capitol Historical Society for 5 years, after a career of working for and around the Congress. The Capitol building contains our history as a nation. The Historical Society’s mission is to keep this history alive and to remind the public of the vital role the legislative branch of our government plays in our representative democracy. Tours, lectures, publications, along with numerous special events are all part of what the Historical Society does in carrying out its mission. It has a dedicated staff and it is a privilege to be one of their volunteers. Jim Morrill.

Living in a town that is full of history (and still making it every day), our nation's capital draws people from around the world daily to experience our past and present. One of our most renown and recognizable sites is our US Capitol building. Yet very few know that much about all of the rich history that has been created on "Capitol Hill".
The experts in preserving and passing on the vital history of the Capitol and our Congress is the Unite States Capitol Historical Society (USCHS). The tours they give on the Capitol building itself are without equal. I wish every American (and everyone interested in our Democracy and US History) could be part of one of their tours ! I actually would recommend more than one, since every time I'm on one, I learn something new and fascinating!
Also the lectures they have for supporters, are without equal as far as their richness in history and relevance to present day struggles. In my view USCHS is without equals. One of a kind to match our one of a kind Capitol building and our American experience !

I have volunteered with U.S. Capitol Historical Society for over 10 years, first in the office and later doing its portion of We the People tours for 8th graders in Washington. I've always found the entire organization to be professional and the employees to be personable and very interested in promoting the U.S. Capitol and its significance to the nation.

We had a wonderful experience on the Tour. My Students at Roots A.L.C. really learned a lot. It put the information and book learning into another perspectives. Learning from the different tour guides who had a fresh outlook o the information provided. The Bus driver and our tour guide were full of information on DC that was new to us all. As a proud Washingtonian I thought I was knowledgeable but even I learned some new information. I would recommend this tour to all schools and will do just that. They enjoyed the Scavenger Hunt and going to the White House. My students asked about going in and the guide was sure to tell them how they could at a later date but they had to be satisfied with a picture and story.

This was my first year volunteering with the USCHS in their We The People Constitution Program and I loved it. I think it is a great compliment to the DC Public School Curriculum, and a way to consolidize their studies and comprehension of the Constitution by seeing it at work first hand. The trolley tour is enjoyable so the students have fun while learning and the field trip brings them the message of the importance of the Constitution and how alive it still is today in a direct and impacting way making many things learned in the classroom suddently click and fall in place. The USCHS is also extremely gracious with its volunteers so it is a pleasure to work with them.

I have been a volunteer guide for the U.S. Capitol Historical Society for over a decade. I consider it a privilege to explain to people the Capitol and discuss this Temple of Liberty.

The U S Capitol Historical Society plays a vital role in providing education on the history and workings of the US Congress. Through their many trolley tours for local DC public school children to their Capitol tours for individuals and large groups, they help the visitor understand how our unique legislative branch operates from both historical and current perspectives. Their publications and speaker programs often focus on little known, and interesting, historical stories, such as the recent story, Bootleggers in the Capitol. In addition to a educated and dedicated staff, the USCHS has a cadre of volunteers many of whom are licensed guides in DC and belong to the Guild of Professional Tour Guides of Washington DC.

Wonderful group of people working to make history relevant to today! Especially thru tours of the U.S. Capitol, but also thru lectures, symposiums and articles. I love the work they do! Jay Pierson

I had a wonderful experience as a short-term fellow at the US Capitol Historical Society. Working in the office of the curator of the Capitol, just a floor beneath the famous rotunda and Brumidi Corridors, was truly thrilling. More importantly, the staff was incredibly helpful in fostering my research, giving me access to all of their archival documents, an unrivaled collection of information on the Capitol Building and its history. I would recommend this fellowship to any interested scholars looking to enhance their research on the Capitol through publications or in the classroom.

I became aware of the U.S. Capitol Historical Society some years ago., and joined soon thereafter. The USCHS was created more than 50 years ago and has been chartered by the Congress. It is charged with the task of preserving the true history of the men and women who have served there, the accurate account of the events that have occurred there and the factual stories that have made this building the the composite history of America. The USCHS is staffed by knowledgeable professionals who produce a nationally recognized blog of wonderful stories; a slick-cover magazine of top quality; lecture series by renowned authors, and other events with published scholars. I am proud to serve as a volunteer with the USCHS by giving tours of the U. S. Capitol Building in a "walking-lecture" environment. Top corporations, both U.S. and foreign, colleges, universities, and other non=profits depend on the USCHS or the unique view of the Capitol that only it can give. I am proud to be a part of it.

The United States Capitol Historical Society serves a vital role in teaching students and their elders the importance of self-governance. This American Experiment continues to evolve and the programs presented by the USCHS help us understand the context of that evolution through the fascinating programs the society sponsors. Additionally, in today's Washington where security prevents individuals from wandering through the Capitol on their own, the society's tours are absolutely invaluable for everyone from families to firms. I highly recommend membership.

ILC Cafeterias are located in many governmental buildings in the Washington, DC area. We the People Constitution Tour students have been patrons of our USDA cafe for several years. We look forward to every time they dine with us. The students are truly a delight. The organization is professional and very well run. Our partnership with the Tour, its staff and its students has been rewarding for all and we look forward to many more years ahead.

"You gotta know your history." And especially the body and home of the greatest deliberative site in the World. The Society brings that long history forward today. The American way of life is based on "Freedom and Democracy" and that's the strength of the Society. The Society's education program is focused on future generations of leadership that will lead the nation from Capitol Hill.

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Neale Cosby

The Capitol Historical Society is a fantastic non-profit which has for years served to promote the US Capitol and it's historic context. They are run by a passionate team who delivers fantastic services in support of the Society's mission. The programs run by the Society teach history in a compelling way to a broad span of citizens from youths to adults. I highly recommend joining the US Capitol Historical Society to support their important mission but also because you will enjoy learning more about our country's rich heritage.

We the People Constitution Tour has been an outstanding program for my 8th graders at Paul Public Charter School in DC. I have attended the program four times with over 100 students. The program is well organized and each stop focuses on a branch of government that relates to our study of the Constitution. Students enjoy visiting DOA, the White House, seeing the Capitol and entering the Supreme Court. I appreciate the guides being character because it brings an element of fun to the trip. It is an interactive tour that allows students to engage in conversation before and after a stop. The most important part is that my students recognize who the government is but the role they can play as active citizens. I am very thankful that it is at no cost with lunch and transportation provided. Special thanks to Sandra Dee Hoffman who collaborates with me to make this happen each year.

I work frequently with the staff at USCHS to provide tours for my company's associates who are visiting DC and have even been lucky enough to take the tour myself! The staff is friendly and accommodating to the needs of your group, and the tour guides are just the best - you cannot find a better tour of the Capitol Building anywhere else. The level of detail and depth of history the guides provide is truly unparalleled and will leave you wanting to hit the history books to learn even more. I am grateful for my company's partnership with such a reputable and beneficial organization.

USCHS is a great organization because the staff are all dedicated to their work. Their excitement is contagious. I worked on research for the history department, and their passion for the subject encouraged me to get as involved as I could. USCHS regularly coordinates well-planned events such as lectures and tours. Interacting with people at these events always motivated me to learn more about the history of the Capitol Building and Congress.

DCPS is a better place due to the partnership with the USCHS. My students have gone on the We the People trolley tour for the past 5 years, and each time we go, the students rave about the variety of activities, the knowledge and kindness of the tour guides and the Cousin Sams, and the experiences they take away from a mini-tour of DC. It is the first field trip I recommend to new teachers as it connects the classroom to the real world in a tangible and informative way.