Adaptive Reuse of Our Alley Buildings – Preservation Cafe
Justine Bello, Architectural Conservator, presented “Adaptive Reuse of Our Alley Buildings” May 19, 2021. Here is a link to a map of repurposed alley buildings.
2021 Mother’s Day “Tour of Tours”
Our guided tours (May 8 & 9) are over – for the moment. We appreciate the support of the Capitol Hill community and plan to offer guided walking tours in the months to come. The next tours are scheduled for the weekend of September 11 & 12. While you’re waiting, check out these self-guided tours:
Historic Sites Tour, Mural Tour, and our #StayatHomeHouseTour. Or check out Tour of Tours event photos.
Tour of Tours: Artists at Home
Local artists displayed their work in their own micro-galleries, on porches or in yards. See the list of artists below and samples of their work.
The Capitol Hill Jazz Ensemble gave live performances during the event. (more…)
Botanic-Gardens & Senate Park Commission – Preservation Cafe
This event was recorded: Historian Matthew Gilmore, presented “The Botanic Gardens and the Senate Park Commission: Three Decades of Controversy” Wednesday, March 24, 2021, Synopsis follows.
Photo Contest 2021
In anticipation of the 64th anniversary of the Mothers Day Tour, the Society is holding a photo contest – “The Capitol Hill Home” – entries were due Thursday, April 1, 2021. (more…)
Exploring House History in the Time of COVID – Preservation Cafe
This event was recorded: Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at 6:30 pm, Maygene Daniels an architectural archivist, will present a virtual Preservation Cafe, “Exploring House History in the Time of COVID.”