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.
Creating Capitol Hill – Community Forum
Architectural historian Pamela Scott, one of the authors of “Creating Capitol Hill, Place, Proprietors, and People” will discuss Capitol Hill’s early development with an emphasis on the roles played by the artisans and architect/builders who resided here on the Hill. Wednesday, September 26, 2018, at 7 p.m. at Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. (more…)