William Costin’s Remarkable Story – Overbeck Lecture
William Costin is the subject of an Overbeck Lecture, Monday, November 7, 2022 at 7:30 pm at Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE. William Costin, an African-American residing on Capitol Hill...
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House Expo 2022 Photos
N & M House Detectives – nmhousedetectives.com W.S Jenks Hardware – wsjenks.com DC Access – dcaccess.net Wilcox Electric – wilcox-electric.com Check Burger, Caldwell Banker – Chuck Burger...
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Photo Contest 2023
In anticipation of the 66th anniversary of the Mothers Day Tour, the Society will hold a photo contest – “The Capitol Hill Home.” The submission deadline is March 5, 2023. And here’s a look back at...
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Story Behind Our Schools – Preservation Cafe
Kimberly Springle, Executive Director, Charles Sumner School Museum and Archives, and Jen Harris, Executive Director, The Story of Our Schools will present a virtual Preservation Cafe, The Story Behind...
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High 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...
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SE 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...
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SE Alleys Walking Tour – April 2023
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...
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Notable People Tour – April 2023
Notable People with Angie Schmidt, May 2021 Notable People of Capitol Hill: Visit the homes of some of the many fascinating politicians, activists, artists, writers, and others who, from the early...
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Our Industrial Past Tour – April 2023
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....
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Guided Walking Tours – April 2023
Duvall Ct. SE We’re offering guided outdoor walking tours on April 1 & 2, 2023. Tickets will soon be available through Eventbrite. Tour Menu: Cluss Ct. SE Our Industrial Past (industrial and...
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Celebrating Eastern Market for 150 Years – Preservation Cafe
Eastern Market ca 1983 Robert Pohl, local historian, author, and tour guide, will present “Celebrating Eastern Market for 150 Years” at an in-person Preservation Café, Thursday, March 20, 2023. The...
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Antique Mantels with Modern Sensibilities – Preservation Cafe
Molly Acorn, Founder & Creator, Mantel House DC, will present “Antique Mantels with Modern Sensibilities” at a virtual Preservation Café, Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 6:30 pm. Molly Acorn is an...
View ArticleDC Water and Sewer Infrastructure – Preservation Cafe
CHRS Board Member, Joanna Kendig, will present a virtual Preservation Café, DC Water and Sewer Infrastructure, Tuesday, May 16, 2023 at 6:30 pm Our CHRS Preservation Cafés are free to both CHRS members...
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