Aug 22, 2020 | Calendar, Not on Home, Preservation Cafés
Whose Land is it Anyway? The Public Squares and Parks of Capitol Hill
On Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at 6:30 pm, Justine Bello, an Architectural Conservator, will discuss this important topic at our first-ever virtual Preservation Cafe. (more…)
Jul 7, 2020 | Not on Home, Walking Tours
Since this scavenger hunt was originally published, in May 2020, several items have disappeared. We’ve left their pictures in place to acknowledge the amusement they provided but have noted their absence. As we become aware of others, we’ll update. Below are pictures of the items to seek. (more…)
Jul 2, 2020 | Not on Home, Participation in Community Events
Sadly, an in-person parade was not possible this year. But our good neighbors, Naval Lodge No. 4 and the Jeanne, Phil Meg Team at Compass Realty, weren’t about to let lapse one of our cherished community traditions – the Capitol Hill 4th of July Parade. They solicited and assembled video clips from the organizations that participate annually, to create this virtual parade. The CHRS contingent appears at 1:30. Many thanks to the event organizers!
Jun 18, 2020 | Calendar, Not on Home
We’re hoping you enjoyed the Whimsy of Capitol Hill Scavenger Hunt! If you’re looking for another free, fun, family-friendly, socially-distanced activity try out our new, self-guided Historic Sites Walking Tour.
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May 26, 2020 | Not on Home, Walking Tours
Mary Jane Schmidt has created a new website, The Women Who Shaped DC, which includes a 1.4-mile walking tour of historical sites on the Hill: Temporarily off-line. (more…)