Jan 25, 2017 | Not on Home, Shotgun House 1229 E Street SE, Uncategorized
Capitol Hill residents were recently treated to a rare glimpse of the past at the site of the Shotgun House at 1229 E Street, SE. Passers-by have doubtless noticed that the Shotgun House is no longer standing. What they may not know is that it has been carefully dis-assembled and the materials inventoried, so that it can be moved and restored very near its original location. In the meantime, the site is an active archaeological dig – a very rare occurrence in the Capitol Hill Historic District and an opportunity for neighbors and historians to learn more about early life in the nation’s capitol. (more…)
Jan 14, 2017 | Not on Home, Walking Tours
CHRS did a walking tour of the alley in square 1075, historically known as 15 1/2 street, in 2010. (more…)
Jan 14, 2017 | Calendar, Not on Home
The Overbeck Capitol Hill History lecture series continues its 2016-17 year on Monday, March 6, 7:30 p.m. at Hill Center when local historian Hayden Wetzel takes a look at the often-neglected neighborhood of Buzzard Point, SW, located close to Capitol Hill and the Navy Yard along the Anacostia River. (more…)
Jan 7, 2017 | Calendar, Not on Home
On Thursday, February 9, Capitol Hill Village (CHV) will host “Age Friendly DC — What should be happening in DC to support seniors?
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Jan 7, 2017 | Calendar, Not on Home
On Tuesday, February 21, 7 p.m. at the NE Branch Library, 330 7th St. NE. L. Marie Guillory has lived a life of many chapters and paths. (more…)
