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Gessford Court Walking Tour

May 8, 2019 | Calendar, Not on Home, Walking Tours

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

Mar 20, 2019 | Not on Home, Photo Contest

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

Mar 17, 2019 | Calendar, Dick Wolf Lecture, Membership Forums, Not on Home

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

Oct 21, 2018 | Calendar, Not on Home, Preservation Cafés

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

Oct 11, 2018 | Calendar, House Expo, Not on Home

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

Sep 30, 2018 | Calendar, Not on Home, Preservation Cafés

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.

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