2019 Parade – Image courtesy Larry Janezich

It’s back — Live and In-Person!
Last year, our good neighbors, Naval Lodge No. 4 and the Jeanne, Phil Meg Team at Compass Realty created a virtual parade.  But this year, it’s “for real” and CHRS will once again celebrate Independence Day by fielding a contingent in this beloved community tradition www.capitolhill4thparade.com. We’ll carry the CHRS banner and toss treats into the crowd. 

Sadly, an in-person parade was not possible this year. But our good neighbors, Naval Lodge No. 4 and the Jeanne, Phil Meg Team at Compass Realty, weren’t about to let lapse one of our cherished community traditions – the Capitol Hill 4th of July Parade. They solicited and assembled video clips from the organizations that participate annually, to create this virtual parade. The CHRS contingent appears at 1:30. Many thanks to the event organizers!

Hilloween is an annual free street party outside of Eastern Market. On Friday, October 25, 2019, CHRS hosted a children’s activity table with beads to string, and an avalanche of  CHRS swag -pencils, lip balm, trick-or-treat bags. Photos

On Saturday, September 28, 2019 we will staff a booth at the Barracks Row Fall Festival, an ideal opportunity to introduce ourselves to newcomers to The Hill and to those living outside the boundaries of the Historic District. We will offer children’s activities to amuse our younger neighbors while we shared information about our accomplishments and future plans with their parents.

Again this year, CHRS celebrated Independence Day by fielding a contingent in the Capitol Hill Parade. (photos)

Beginning with the September 2018 issue of the Hill Rag, CHRS Communications Chair, Nina Tristani, will write a column answering readers’ questions about the history of Capitol Hill buildings and other landmarks.  Look for it near the “Changing Hands” Real Estate section. To propose a topic, contact Nina at ninalt19@gmail.com.

A celebration will be held on June 7, 8 and 9 to mark the 10 year anniversary of the re-opening of Eastern Market following the 2007 fire. Docent led tours will be available June 9. Volunteers are being recruited to lead these tours.

CHRS is sponsoring a Capitol Hill Little League team – the Restoration Nats.