Capitol Hill July 4th Parade 2016
CHRS celebrated Independence Day 2016 by fielding a contingent in the Capitol Hill Parade. Photos: (more…)
Village Voices – Chesapeake Bay
It’s Summer, do you know where your watershed is? The Chesapeake, the Bay, the Watershed, the Legend. Tuesday, June 7, 2016.
History and Programming at Historic Congressional Cemetery – Membership Meeting
A Membership Meeting was held on Wednesday, June 15, 2016, at the Congressional Cemetery Chapel with Paul K. Williams, President, Historic Congressional Cemetery as the speaker. (more…)
House & Garden Tour 2016
Saturday, May 7, 2016 from 4 to 7 p.m. and Sunday, May 8, 2016 from noon- 5 p.m. One ticket is good for both days. Read More
Overbeck Lecture: Frederick Douglass in Washington
On Monday, May 9, 2016, the Overbeck History Lecture Series welcomes National Park Service museum curators Bob Sonderman and Ka’mal McClarin for an illustrated presentation on Frederick Douglass’s years in Washington, including a display of some of the great abolitionist’s personal possessions. (more…)
Repointing Mortar – Preservation Café
To repoint, or not to repoint: that is the question! Mortar may be the most over-looked and under-appreciated aspect of your row house. Architectural conservator Justine Posluszny Bello discussed mortar and repointing fundamentals for the Capitol Hill homeowner at a Preservation Café, Thursday, April 21, 2016, at Ebenezers Coffeehouse. (more…)