Improving Energy Efficiency – Preservation Cafe
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
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
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…)
2018 Photo Contest Winners
And the winner is…..
The Capitol Hill Restoration Society is delighted to announce the winners of the photo contest celebrating the 61st Anniversary of our Mothers Day House and Garden Tour. Congratulations to the 2018 winners! 2017 winners (more…)
Sustainable DC & Historic Preservation – Preservation Cafe
District’s Department of Energy and Environment (DOEE) and DC Office of Planning (OP) presented the District’s new Sustainability Guidelines on Wednesday, March 14, 2018.
2018 Dick Wolf Memorial Lecture – New Discoveries at the Shotgun House
The 2018 Dick Wolf Lecture “New Discoveries at the Shotgun House Archaeology Project” was presented at Hill Center on Friday, March 23, 2018. (more…)