Installing Windows in Capitol Hill Homes – Preservation Cafe
The presentation by Paul DonVito of Architectural Window Corporation, originally scheduled for Wednesday, September 29, 2020, 6:30 pm – has been postponed. Additional details about the content of this...
View ArticleFamily Day – Hill Center
Hill Center’s 10th Anniversary Family Day + Concert, Sunday, October 3, 2 pm Details This fall, Hill Center (921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE) kicks off its 10th anniversary year with their annual (except...
View ArticleFollowing the Trail of John Burroughs – Overbeck Lecture
Capitol Hill History will present at Overbeck Lecture, Exposing Washington’s History with Archaeology’s New Tools, Monday, October 25, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. at Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE....
View ArticleHilloween – 2021
Hilloween is an annual free street party outside of Eastern Market. On Friday, October 29, 2021, look for the table with CHRS-theme swag. We’re looking forward to resuming this annual community...
View ArticleOrigins of Public Parking – L’Enfant Plan
An explanation of the origins of “public parking” – Capitol Hill front yards – from the Office of Planning (downloadable .pdf OriginsPublicParkingOP): Public Space: A Defining Characteristic of...
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The Resistance – November 2021
The Resistance in Lincoln Park, May 2021 Visit the Capitol Hill institutions and residences, and hear the stories of a diverse set of people and groups who have stood up for political, social, and...
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House Expo 2021 Photos
Many thanks to all our exhibitors – and everyone who stopped by to visit!
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Meet Our Arborists – Preservation Cafe
Ward 6 Arborists, Steve McKindley-Ward and Alex Grieve were the featured speakers, Wednesday, October 20, 2021, 6:30 pm. Do you want to plant a tree in your yard or file a tree request with DDoT? What...
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Walking Tour Photos – September 2021
A few photos of our September 2021 guided walking tours – Notable People, Architecture of Capitol Hill, Capitol Hill Alleys and Hollywood on the Hill. Library of Congress, Hollywood on the Hill Tour...
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Walking Tour Photos – November 2021
A few photos of our November 2021 guided walking tours – Parks: Treasures of Capitol Hill, Architecture of Capitol Hill, Capitol Hill Alleys and The Resistance. Obama Call Box on the Resistance Tour...
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Photo Contest 2022
In anticipation of the 65th anniversary of the Mothers Day Tour, the Society is holding a photo contest – “The Capitol Hill Home” – entries are due Sunday, March 13, 2022. Congratulations to the 2021...
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Bridge Across History – Overbeck Lecture
The Overbeck Lecture series will present A Bridge Across History, a documentary film premiere and discussion, at 7:30 pm on Monday, December 6, 2021 at Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. City of...
View ArticleCensus Redistricting
The October Hill Rag includes an article on how Census redistricting may affect Ward boundaries – including link to on-line mapping tool.
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Buried Streams – Preservation Cafe
Uncovering the History of the District’s Buried Streams, a virtual Preservation Cafe, will be presented Tuesday, February 15, 2022, 6:30 pm. Presenters: Joe Arrowsmith, Ecological Engineer, Straughan...
View ArticleDesigning a Net Zero Energy Row House – Preservation Cafe
Designing a Net Zero Energy Row House: a Case Study, a virtual Preservation Cafe, will be presented by Will Teass of Teass\Warren Architects, Tuesday, April 19, 2022, 6:30 pm. A Zoom link will be...
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Alleys of Capitol Hill – March 2022
Undine Nash in Cluss Ct. Alleys of Capitol Hill Capitol Hill has many hidden alleys and charming one-block streets with a past mix of residential and industrial uses and some of our most diverse...
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Architecture on Capitol Hill – March 2022
“Horse walk” at 623 A St. NE On Capitol Hill, a wide range of architectural styles and features are on display. Learn about the changing tastes and practical decisions that informed the builders’...
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Our Industrial Past – March 2022
It’s increasingly difficult to picture, but Capitol Hill was once home to many industrial and commercial operations including manufacturing, beer brewing, coal yards, and other now-vanished businesses....
View ArticleMothers Day House & Garden Tour
Mothers Day House & Garden Tour, Saturday, May 7, 4-7 pm, and Sunday, May 8, 1-5 pm. Plans are “in the works” for a hybrid event this year – with a mix of virtual and in-person house tours and...
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Celebrate 65 Years of Touring! Saturday, May 7, 4 – 7 p.m. – Sunday, May 8, 1 – 5 p.m. The Capitol Hill Restoration Society’s annual House & Garden Tour is one of the highlights of the Capitol Hill...
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