Buried Streams – Preservation Cafe
Posted on January 22, 2022
Uncovering the History of the District’s Buried Streams, a virtual Preservation Cafe, will be presented Tuesday, February 15, 2022, 6:30 pm. Read more »
Photo Contest 2022
Posted on January 20, 2022
In anticipation of the 65th anniversary of the Mothers Day Tour, the Society is holding a photo contest – “The Capitol Hill Home” – entries are due Sunday, March 13, 2022. But don’t wait ’til the last minute! Read more »
Guided Walking Tours – March 2022
Posted on January 19, 2022
Frame houses on the Architecture tour
We will offer guided walking tours on March 26 & 27, 2022. Reservations can made through Eventbrite beginning February 12.
Thanks to the community for keeping CHRS part of Capitol Hill for 66 years! If you haven’t yet, please become a member.
Removing Permastone – 1017 C St. SE
Posted on November 16, 2021
You may have noticed the work underway at 1017 C St. SE and wondered “what’s up”… The owners are restoring the facade, removing the Permastone that was installed in 1956. Read more »
Living New Deal in Washington – Preservation Cafe
Posted on November 15, 2021
The Living New Deal in Washington DC, was presented November 17, 2021, 6:30 pm. A recording can be viewed YouTube. Read more »
Guided Walking Tours – November 2021
Posted on October 29, 2021
We offered four different guided walking tours on November 13 and 14, 2021. Look for more tours in March, 2022. Photos from November tours
House Expo 2021
Posted on October 25, 2021
On October 30, CHRS held a free House Expo at the Eastern Market North Hall, featuring a wide variety of home service exhibitors and representatives of city agencies.
Hilloween – 2021
Posted on October 25, 2021
Hilloween is an annual free street party outside of Eastern Market. On October 29, we set up our table with CHRS-theme swag. It’s wonderful to resume this well-loved community tradition! Many thanks to the organizers! (photos) Read more »
