Capitol Hill July 4th Parade – 2022
Better get ready – the 4th of July Parade on Capitol Hill is almost here. The parade will step off at 10 am from underneath the I-295/395 overpass (at 8th and I Streets SE) and end at the Eastern...
View ArticleCandidates Forum – Democratic Mayoral Primary
Hear from the candidates in the Democratic Mayoral Primary at Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Monday, May 23, 2022, 7-9 pm. Moderated by Sam Ford and covered by ABC7. Proof of vaccination...
View ArticleHill Center Garden Party – CHRS Members
All CHRS members are invited to come and enjoy coffee and cake at the Hill Center’s East Garden on Tuesday, September 13 at 6:30 pm. This will be a great chance for members to reconnect with friends in...
View ArticleHigh Life & Low Points – October 2022
631 Constitution Ave. NE stable High Life and Low Points – This tour features the alleys north of East Capitol St. and west of 7th St. NE – The lifestyles, occupations, and shenanigans of the...
View ArticleSE Alleys of Capitol Hill – October 2022
Undine Nash in Cluss Ct. – SE 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...
View ArticleGuided Walking Tours – October 2022
We’re pleased to offer guided walking tour on October 1 & 2, 2022. Tickets will be available through Eventbrite beginning August 6. Tour Menu: Cluss Ct. SE High Life & Low Points (NE Alleys)...
View ArticleVirtual Tour 504 6th St. SE
Home of Elissa Preheim ★ 504 6th Street, SE VIRTUAL TOUR ★ House Description: 504 6th St. SE At the first glance this brick bayfront might appear to be a typical nineteenth-century row house, yet on...
View ArticleColor Harmonies for your Home – Preservation Cafe
Join CHRS Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at 6:30 pm for a virtual presentation by Linda H. Bassert, Design Principal of Masterworks Window Fashions & Design: “Color Harmonies for your Home, Artistry at...
View Article2022 Virtual House Tour – now thru August 30
If you missed the in-person 2022 Mothers Day House & Garden Tour – no worries! You can still enjoy the virtual tour – 3-D scans of 6 private homes. Properties on the virtual tour: 224 8th...
View ArticleHog Catcher! – Rounding up Farm Animals on Capitol Hill – Overbeck Lecture
“Hog Catcher! Hog Catcher!” Rounding Up Farm Animals On Capitol Hill is the topic of an Overbeck Lecture, Monday, September 19, 2022 at 7:30 pm at Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE. Farm animals...
View ArticleGuided Walking Tours – November 2022
We will be offering guided outdoor walking tours on November 12 & 13, 2022. Tour themes and times are undecided but will be posted here as soon as we have the details. We will manage mask mandates...
View ArticleSE Alleys of Capitol Hill – November 2022
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 populations. Explore these unique communities, their...
View ArticleArchitecture on Capitol Hill – November 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’...
View Article(Architectural) Ghosts of Capitol Hill – Preservation Cafe
Justine Bello will present a virtual Preservation Cafe, Ghosts of Capitol Hill, Tuesday, November 15, 2022, 6:30 pm. Details to be announced. Architectural “ghost” – evidence of a building now gone
View ArticleHalloween 2022
On Friday, October 29, 2022, 5:30- 9 pm, CHRS will host a children’s activity table at Hilloween. Yummy treats and beads to string – Halloween 2016 Hilloween is an annual free street party outside of...
View ArticleAt-Large Candidate Forum
Sponsored by The Capital Community News: At-Large Candidate Forum, Tuesday, October 11, 630-8:30 pm, Riverside Baptist Church, 699 Maine Ave. SW. All candidates on the ballot for DC Council At-Large...
View ArticleHill Center Garden Party – CHRS Members
All CHRS members are invited to come and enjoy coffee and cake at the Hill Center’s East Garden on Tuesday, September 13 at 6:30 pm. This will be a great chance for members to reconnect with friends in...
View ArticleSE Library Modernization – Community Meeting
Community meeting about the Southeast Library modernization, Thursday, September 29, 6:30 p.m. Join your friends and neighbors for the 7th community meeting: See the latest design Learn the update...
View ArticleFamily Tour – November 2022
Experience Capitol Hill as it was 100 years ago. Designed to satisfy the curiosity of elementary school age children, this tour was developed by CHRS President and Capitol Hill mom, Angie Schmidt....
View ArticleAt-Large Candidate Forum
Sponsored by The Capital Community News: At-Large Candidate Forum, Tuesday, October 11, 630-8:30 pm, Riverside Baptist Church, 699 Maine Ave. SW. All candidates on the ballot for DC Council At-Large...
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