Postponed – Mosaic Design – Preservation Cafe
Posted on April 17, 2021
“Building with Mosaics ” with Jim Miller, originally planned for April 21, 2021, will be rescheduled for sometime this fall. We hope to see you then. Read more »
2021 Mother’s Day “Tour of Tours”
Posted on March 23, 2021
We’re planning a veritable smorgasbord of fascinating, outdoor walking tours for Mother’s Day weekend, May 8 and 9!
We hope to have something of interest for every member of the Capitol Hill community. Read more »
Botanic-Gardens & Senate Park Commission – Preservation Cafe
Posted on March 23, 2021
This event was recorded: Historian Matthew Gilmore, presented “The Botanic Gardens and the Senate Park Commission: Three Decades of Controversy” Wednesday, March 24, 2021, Synopsis follows.
631 G St. SE Garage Addition
Posted on March 18, 2021
The Historic Preservation Review Board (HPRB or the Board), considered this case at its virtual hearing on March 4, 2021. Read more »
Photo Contest 2021
Posted on March 15, 2021
In anticipation of the 64th anniversary of the Mothers Day Tour, the Society is holding a photo contest – “The Capitol Hill Home” – entries due Thursday, April 1, 2021. Read more »
Oral Histories Map
Posted on March 4, 2021
Brian Kraft created the Washington DC Oral History Map through a grant from the DC Oral History Collaborative. Read more »
Lack of Guidelines, 5g Installation – Testimony to DC Council
Posted on February 27, 2021
On February 26, 2021, Beth Purcell offered this testimony on behalf of CHRS to the Council of the District of Columbia Committee on Transportation and the Environment.
Removing Security Barrier, US Capitol
Posted on February 24, 2021
On February 23, 2021, the Society released the statement below to members of Congress, including Rep. Eleanor Norton, and others. Subject: Removing intrusive security barrier around the US Capitol Read more »
