Posted on February 17, 2019
In anticipation of the 62nd anniversary of the Mothers Day House and Garden Tour (May 12 & 13), the Society is sponsoring a photo contest – “The Capitol Hill Home” – entries are due March 16, 2019. 2018 winners 2017 winners Read more »
Posted on February 17, 2019
On Friday, March 29, 2019 at 7 pm, John Hillegass, winner of the 2019 Dick Wolf Prize, will present a lecture on the decision to dismantle the Washington DC streetcar system in favor of buses. Read more »
Posted on February 16, 2019
Residential property owners in the four squares 752, 753, 777 and 778 bounded by Second to Fourth Streets, and F to H Streets, NE in Washington DC are invited to apply to the Capitol Hill Restoration Society (CHRS) for home improvement grants. Read more »
Posted on February 2, 2019
DDOT’s Public Space Committee will address these at two public hearings, the regular meeting to be held Friday, March 15, 2019, 5 pm and a special meeting, Thursday, March 21, 2019, 1 pm. Written comments due by March 15 at 5 pm. The most recent version (2-1-2019) of the draft Small Cell Guidelines Small Cell Design Guidelines – released by DDOT Public Space Committee, Friday, February 1, 2019 – DDOT Small Cell Page Read more »
Posted on November 27, 2018
For the past three years CHRS has participated in an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) undertaken by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) for the expansion of the Union Station Rail Terminal. Read more »
Posted on November 24, 2018
A word of thanks to our supporters: We count on your assistance in keeping Capitol Hill the vibrant, beautiful historic neighborhood we all love.
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Posted on November 5, 2018
Below is text and illustrations from a paper by Nancy Metzger delineating, describing and documenting spaces surrounding buildings in the Capitol Hill Historic District. The complete paper, which maintains the original formatting, is available for download in .pdf format: StreetscapeSpacesNancyMetzger112018. Read more »
Posted on October 21, 2018
Neil Mozer, owner of Mozer Works,Inc., shared his passion and expertise for old windows at a Preservation Cafe, Wednesday, November 14, 2018. Video of window restoration process Read more »
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 
House Tour 2017
2016 House & Garden Tour
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
Patrick Crowley, Stephen Ayers (Architect of the Capitol), and Mamie Bittner - 6oth Anniversary Party
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
Gary Peterson interviews Ellen McCarthy, Director OP