Posted on December 11, 2024
The Swampoodle grant program that has helped fund home improvements east of Union Station has come to a close, as all funds have been expended – to preserve the historic features of the Swampoodle neighborhood and, wherever possible, correct historically inaccurate alterations to building exteriors.
Posted on October 29, 2024
Lake ring path rendering
The 2024 Dick Wolf Memorial Lecture, was held Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at the Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE. The Trust for the National Mall gave a presentation about the history of the Mall, the current challenges of its aging infrastructure and the restoration needs and plans for the future in honor of America’s 250th anniversary in 2026.
Posted on October 18, 2024
On October 25. 2024, CHRS hosted a children’s activity table at Hilloween, an annual free street party outside of Eastern Market. We had beads to string, CHRS trick-or-treat bags, and other goodies. It was great fun to meet with our neighbors and share our mission. Check out photos of visitors to our booth. Read more »
Posted on October 17, 2024
Have you been thinking about undertaking a home improvement project? Or do you just have questions about your home? Help and answers were available at the Capitol Hill Restoration Society’s annual House Expo in the North Hall of Eastern Market October 26. Continue reading for a list of vendors and photos of the event.
Posted on September 30, 2024
One Block Streets with Beth Purcell
CHRS offered three outdoor guided walking tours on Saturday and Sunday, October 19 & 20, 2024.
Posted on September 1, 2024
Capitol Hill is home to many works of art painted on the exteriors of homes and businesses. We are continuing to add murals, as we find them. Read more »
Posted on August 31, 2024
Membership Garden Party
All CHRS members were invited to come and enjoy iced tea and cake at the Hill Center’s East Garden on Monday, September 16, 2024. If you haven’t yet, please become a member and join us for future events. Read more »
Posted on May 27, 2024
From the DC Department of Buildings (DOB), May 22, 2024:
The DC Department of Buildings (DOB) is excited to announce our newly-updated Illegal Construction Inspection Request Form. Read more »
Speaker John Rennie Short (r), Dick Wolf Lecture 2023
Lollipops!
House Tour 2023
House Tour 2023
House Tour 2023
House Tour 2022
House Tour 2022
Obama Call Box on the Resistance Tour
House Expo 2021
Promoting House Expo at Hilloween
Library of Congress, Hollywood on the Hill Tour
Artists at Home, Mother's Day 2021
Installation of Emerald St. Historic District signs
Hilloween 2019
Hiloween 2019
House Expo 2019
Panel discussion with John Hillegass, 2019 Dick Wolf Winner
Attendees at the 2018 House Expo
House Expo 2016, D0EE booth
Christine Ames, 2018 winner of the Dick Wolf Prize
Beautiful Emerald Street - now a Historic District
2017 Dick Wolf Lecture
Enjoying the sun at 500 E. Capitol St. NE - 2017 House Tour
Yummy treats and beads to string - Halloween 2016
CHRS received DCPL's 45th Anniversary Award
Tiny House residents celebrate a successful house tour
Mike Pangia in his Model A Ford Roadster
2016 Dick Wolf Prize winner Brook Hill
Hilloween at the Eastern Market
CHRS Contingent - Capitol Hill July 4th Parade 2015
Inaugural Dick Wolf Lecture, audience
Outreach activities at Barracks Row Day
Beth Purcell explains brick coursing
Wolf Lecture panel: Peter Byrne, Con Hitchcock, Bill King, Tersh Boasberg
CHRS contingent in Capitol Hill July 4 parade