Mission

About the U.S. Capitol Historical Society Founded in 1962, the U.S. Capitol Historical Society is a non-partisan, nonprofit organization chartered by Congress to preserve and share the history of the U.S. Capitol Building, the Congress, its institutions, and the people who have worked there in order to "foster and increase an informed patriotism." Although we work closely with congressional offices and staff, we operate independently and support our mission through revenue-generating activities. More information about the Society's work and history is available on our website www.uschs.org.