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.

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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.

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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 »

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.

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One Block Streets with Beth Purcell

CHRS offered three outdoor guided walking tours on Saturday and Sunday, October 19 & 20, 2024.

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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 »

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 »

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 »