March NCSHPO Tours
On Tuesday March 7th, 2023, Beth Purcell and Joanna Kendig each led a group of historic preservation experts through Capitol Hill, sharing our research and our delight in living here.
More about House Tour 2023
Celebrate 66 Years of Touring! Saturday, May 13, 4 – 7 pm – Sunday, May 14, 1 – 5 pm
The Capitol Hill Restoration Society’s annual House & Garden Tour is one of the highlights of the Capitol Hill calendar. Tickets are SOLD OUT!
Collect your wristband and catalog at any one of the 6 check-in locations. Then visit the tour stops below, in any order, during tour hours. Map for your convenience. Preview the 2023 Catalog
- 1013 I St. SE – a jewel box of a home with gorgeous custom upholstery, not to be missed [check-in location]
- 426 11th St. SE – extensive updates since it last appeared on the Tour in 1985
- 420 Walker Ct. (behind 426 11th St. SE) – modern construction in a historic alley
- 1020 Pennsylvania Ave SE #503 – fantastic use of space and spectacular views from the roof top patio
- 350 11th St. SE – sun-filled corner house with art collected in a lifetime of travel [check-in location]
- 211 10th St. SE – one of the oldest homes on the tour with an unusual floor plan, a cleverly designed staircase, and a guest house (first floor and guest house) [check-in location]
- 209 10th St. SE – amazing details with ornate plaster molding and a “spoondalier”
- 131 11th St. SE – highly personalized renovation and unique garden (first floor and garden)[check-in location]
- 232 9th St. SE – completely redone inside with a southwestern vibe
- 640 East Capitol St. NE – grand spaces and mantels, and a charming garden (first floor and garden) [check-in location]
- 617 A St NE – a music lover’s delight with one of the prettiest facades on the Hill
- 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE (enter from E Street) – Hill Center – Check-in Location & Help Desk, open from 4 – 7 pm on Saturday and 1 – 5 pm on Sunday. Rest facilities and treats from local businesses, Captain Cookie! and Capital Candy Jar, available at this location.
Architectural tours of Hill Center will be offered each day at 3 pm (tickets not required).
Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE
420 Walker Ct. SE
426 11th St. SE
1020 Pennsylvania Ave SE
350 11th St. SE
131 11th St. SE
211 10th St. SE
209 10th St. SE
617 A St. NE
232 9th St. SE
640 East Capitol St. NE
1013 I St. SE
Entertainment spaces
Guest accommodations
Cozy bedrooms
Elegant baths
Dining rooms
Kitchens
Amazing views
Photo Contest 2023
The submission deadline for the “Capitol Hill Home” photo contest has passed – but hang onto your great photos for next year’s contest. Congratulations to the 2023 winners and finalists! (more…)
Guided Walking Tours – April 2023
Duvall Ct. April 2023
We offered guided outdoor walking tours on April 1, 2023. Missed this? Check out our Mother’s Day House and Garden Tour, May 13 & 14.
Our Industrial Past Tour – April 2023
It’s increasingly difficult to picture, but Capitol Hill was once home to many industrial and commercial operations including manufacturing, beer brewing, coal yards, and other now-vanished businesses. Traces remain; you’ve doubtless walked by them and wondered about their origins. Join the “Our Industrial Past” tour to learn about this fascinating aspect of the neighborhood. Plan on walking 1 mile in about 90 minutes.
Tickets are SOLD OUT.
Tour Time:
Saturday, April 1, 1:30 pm.
Starting location is 111 10th St. SE – Please arrive 10 minutes before tour time.
National Capital Brewery
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