CHRS Activities | Capitol Hill Restoration Society

Historic Doors – Preservation Cafe

Sep 5, 2018 | Calendar, Not on Home, Preservation Cafés

Joel Truitt presented Maintaining and Repairing Historic Doors on Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at 6:30 p.m. in the downstairs meeting room at Northeast Neighborhood Library, 330 7^th Street, NE. (more…)

Kingman Park Historic District

Jul 10, 2018 | Beyond the Boundaries, Not on Home, Other HDs (Emerald Street & Kingman Park)

On May 3, 2018, the Historic Preservation Review Board approved the Kingman Park Historic District (Historic Designation Case 16-19). (more…)

Mapping Early Washington – 1822 City Directory – Community Forum

Jun 20, 2018 | Calendar, House Research Resources, Membership Forums, Not on Home

Brian Kraft presented “Mapping Early Washington”, on June 28, 2018. (more…)

Improving Energy Efficiency – Preservation Cafe

Apr 13, 2018 | Calendar, Not on Home, Preservation Cafés

Architect Nakita Reed, principal of Encore Sustainable Design, made a presentation on improving energy efficiency of our historic homes on Wednesday, May 16, 2018. (more…)

Solar Power on Capitol Hill – Preservation Cafe

Apr 10, 2018 | Calendar, Not on Home, Preservation Cafés

Reducing use of fossil fuels and switching to renewable energy sources is an important part of Sustainable DC initiatives. On Wednesday, April 18, 2018, Yesenia Riviera gave an overview of technical and financial aspects of photovoltaic (PV) installations, and how these intersect with historic preservation issues throughout the city, especially on Capitol Hill. (more…)

Duddington Place Walking Tour

Apr 1, 2018 | Calendar, Not on Home, Walking Tours

Guided, outdoor, mini-tours of Duddington Place SE will be included in the 2018 House and Garden Tour, Saturday, May 12 at 5 p.m. and Sunday, May 13 at 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. (more…)