Mural Tour
Capitol Hill is home to many works of art painted on the exteriors of homes and businesses. We are continuing to add murals, as we find them. (more…)
Guided Walking Tours – September 2024
Tour Guide Beth Purcell
CHRS offered guided outdoor walking tours on Saturday, September 21 and Sunday, September 22, 2024.
The next CHRS Walking Tours will be held 0ctober 19 and 20. Tickets will go on sale October 1, 2024.
If you haven’t yet, become a member to receive advance notice of upcoming events.
Hill Center Garden Party – CHRS Members
Membership Garden Party
All CHRS members were invited to come and enjoy iced tea and cake at the Hill Center’s East Garden on Monday, September 16, 2024. If you haven’t yet, please become a member and join us for future events. (more…)
Guided Walking Tours – June 2024
Historic Preservation Office – Community Forum
Steve Callcott, Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer, gave a presentation and answered questions on June 17, 2024 at Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE. (more…)
100 Years of Eastern High School – Preservation Cafe
Story of Our Schools Exhibit
On May 28, 2024, CHRS members and guests were treated to a terrific presentation by Jen Harris, executive director and founder, and Erin Roth, development director, of the Story of Our Schools. Harris and Roth described a project they recently completed at Eastern High School where students, teachers, alumni, and other community members created a permanent exhibit to celebrate the centennial of Eastern’s building on East Capitol Street. The presentation was recorded.