Capitol Hill Restoration Society is a volunteer-driven civic organization dedicated to preserving the integrity, history, and architecture of the Capitol Hill neighborhood.

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2026 Photo Contest

Each year, CHRS asks for your best shots of Capitol Hill – from its antique homes to lovely parks and everything in between. This year's deadline has been extended to Sunday, March 8, 2026. Anyone can participate in the contest as long as the photos were taken in the...
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Dick Wolf Memorial Lecture: Personal connection to place is key to future of cities like DC

James Darius Ball, director of Future Cities at the National Building Museum, gave the Capitol Hill Restoration Society’s Dick Wolf Memorial Lecture on Wednesday, February 11, at the Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE.

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Preservation Café: Choosing Interior Paint Color

Choosing interior paint colors can feel daunting, particularly in DC row houses where light, or lack thereof, is tricky. At our next free online Preservation Café, color consultant Linda Bassert of Masterworks Design will help you learn how to make that choice.

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For 70 years, CHRS has worked to protect one of the oldest and most architecturally vibrant communities in the city.

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