Gessford Court Walking Tour
Guided, outdoor, mini-tours of Gessford Court SE will be included in the 2019 House and Garden Tour, Saturday, May 11 at 5 p.m. and Sunday, May 12, 2019 at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. (more…)
2019 Photo Contest Winners
In anticipation of the 62nd anniversary of the Capitol Hill House and Garden Tour, the Society sponsored a photo contest – “The Capitol Hill Home”. We are pleased to announce the winners: View photos… (more…)
Dismantling the Streetcar System – What have we learned? 2019 Dick Wolf Memorial Lecture
On Friday, March 29, 2019 at 7 pm, John Hillegass, winner of the 2019 Dick Wolf Prize, presented a lecture on the decision to dismantle the Washington DC streetcar system in favor of buses. (more…)
Restoring Windows – Preservation Cafe
Neil Mozer, owner of Mozer Works,Inc., shared his passion and expertise for old windows at a Preservation Cafe, Wednesday, November 14, 2018. Video of window restoration process (more…)
House Expo 2018
Attendees at the 2018 House ExpoOn Sunday, October 21, 2018, CHRS held a free House Expo at the Eastern Market North Hall, featuring a wide variety of home service exhibitors. Photos (more…)
Curb Appeal – Preservation Cafe
Architectural conservator Justine P. Bello will present Curb Appeal: How to Preserve a Rowhouse Facade on Wednesday, October 17, 2018 at 6:30 p.m.