Capitol Hill Restoration Society is a volunteer-driven civic organization dedicated to preserving the integrity, history, and architecture of the Capitol Hill neighborhood.

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Upcoming Events

Upcoming Events

2026 Photo Contest

Each year, CHRS asks for your best shots of Capitol Hill – from its antique homes to lovely parks and everything in between. The deadline is Sunday, March 1, 2026. Anyone can participate in the contest as long as the photos were taken in the neighborhood. All photos...

Annual Dick Wolf Memorial Lecture to Highlight Future of City Planning

James Darius Ball, director of Future Cities at the National Building Museum, will give the Capitol Hill Restoration Society’s Dick Wolf Memorial Lecture at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, February 11, at the Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. The event is free and open to the public.

Preservation Café: Choosing Interior Paint Color

Choosing interior paint colors can feel daunting, particularly in DC row houses where light, or lack thereof, is tricky. At our next free online Preservation Café, color consultant Linda Bassert of Masterworks Design will help you learn how to make that choice.

For 70 years, CHRS has worked to protect one of the oldest and most architecturally vibrant communities in the city.