Capitol Historical Society Location: 200 Maryland Ave NE, Washington, DC

The organization referenced is the U.S. Capitol Historical Society (not "Capitol Historic Trust"). It's a nonpartisan, nonprofit educational organization chartered by Congress in 1962 to promote the history of the Capitol and Congress.

Address & Access

200 Maryland Avenue NE, Washington, DC 20002

• Three blocks north of the Capitol (toward Union Station)
• Metro: Union Station (Red Line) — 5-minute walk
• Metrobus: D6, X8 stop nearby
• Open weekdays 9 AM–4:30 PM (check website for holiday closures)

What They Do

• Publish The Capitol Dome magazine and scholarly books
• Conduct tours (by reservation) and educational programs
• Maintain historical collections, oral histories, and the Capitol's art/artifact inventory
• Host symposia, lectures, and the annual Freedom Award
• Operate a gift shop with history-themed merchandise

Not to Be Confused With

• Architect of the Capitol (AOC) — Federal agency maintaining buildings/grounds
• U.S. Capitol Visitor Center (CVC) — Public entrance, tours, exhibitions (underground, east front)
• Capitol Preservation Commission — Congressional oversight body

The Society is membership-supported; visitors welcome. No admission fee for lobby/exhibits.