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The U.S. Capitol Historical Society presented its 2017 Freedom Award to playwright and actor Lin-Manuel Miranda for his work on the musical “Hamilton.” Mr. Miranda spoke at the ceremony in t…

The U.S. Capitol Historical Society presented their 2018 Freedom Award to the Office of the Architect of the Capitol. Recently retired Architect Stephen Ayers, who served from 2010 until Nov…

On September 18, 1793, freemasons including President George Washington placed the cornerstone for the U.S. Capitol building in a Masonic ritual that included corn, oil and wine. In this pro…

Acting Architect of the Capitol Christine Merdon, House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-WI) and members of the Oregon congressional delegation delivered remarks before lighting the U.S. Capitol Christm…

The United States Capitol Historical Society hosted its annual tribute to an outstanding committee of the House or Senate. This year, they honored the House Energy and Commerce Committee. Cu…