Capitol Hill Restoration Society

Archive for March, 2014

Volunteers needed for House and Garden Tour

Posted on March 28th, 2014

“Our volunteer driven organization helps protect Capitol Hill’s residential and commercial character. The House and Garden Tour is our largest fund raiser. If you would like to provide assistance in support of the Tour, particularly during Tour weekend, please contact the Chair of the Tour: Paul Cromwell, via phone ( 202-543-7530 ) or e-mail (paulcromwell@verizon.net)

Anacostia Boat Tour

Posted on March 28th, 2014

CHRS is partnering with the Anacostia Watershed Society (AWS) so sponsor a special tour of the river, Saturday, May 17, 9-11 a.m.  

Preservation Cafe: Historic Waterfront of Washington, DC

Posted on March 19th, 2014

Capitol Hill author John R. Wennersten discussed his new book, The Historic Waterfront of Washington, DC at the April Preservation Cafe. 

The Washington Coliseum, The Forgotten Landmark

Posted on March 15th, 2014

Presented by the Washingtoniana Division of the DC Public Library. Tuesday, April 8,  6:30 p.m. Northeast Branch Library, 330 7th St., NE.

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Paddling and Preserving Capitol Hill’s River

Posted on March 15th, 2014

Preceded by CHRS Membership Meeting. Thursday, March 27, 2014 7-8:30 p.m. Northeast Branch Library, 330 7th St. NE.  

Researching Your House History

Posted on March 15th, 2014

Sponsored by the Washingtoniana Division of the DC Public Library. Tuesday, March 18, 2014, 6:30 p.m. Northeast Branch Library, 330 7th St., NE 

From Pleasure Gardens to Streetcars, A Photographic History of H Street

Posted on March 15th, 2014

Sponsored by the Washingtoniana Division of the DC Public Library. Tuesday, March 25,  6:30 p.m.  Northeast Branch Library, 330 7th St., NE. 

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Preservation Cafe: Money Saving Preventative Home Mainenance

Posted on March 15th, 2014

Gary Barnhart, general contractor and owner of GL Barnhart Construction, was the March 2014 Preservation Café speaker. 

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