On October 25. 2024 from 5-7:30 pm, CHRS will host a children’s activity table at Hilloween, an annual free street party outside of Eastern Market. We’ll have beads to string, CHRS trick-or-treat bags, and other goodies. This is a great opportunity to interact with the community and share our mission.  To volunteer, email Elizabeth_knits@yahoo.com with “Hilloween Volunteer” in the subject line. Read more »

Have you been thinking about undertaking a home improvement project? Or do you just have questions about your home?  You can find help and answers at the Capitol Hill Restoration Society’s annual House Expo in the North Hall of Eastern Market on Saturday, October 26, from 9 am to 3 pm.

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One Block Streets with Beth Purcell

CHRS is offering three outdoor guided walking tours on Saturday and Sunday, October 19 & 20, 2024.  Tickets ($15) are available on Eventbrite.

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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. 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 »

CHRS testimony in support of  “Protecting Historic Homes Amendment Act of 2023“

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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 »

The Department of Buildings (formerly DCRA, now DOB) regulates construction in the District. Any construction in the District of Columbia without required building permits is illegal.  Read more »