2020 Cornerstone Award
Posted on January 22nd, 2020 by Elizabeth Nelson
CHRS was honored by CM Anita Bonds with a Cornerstone Award at a ceremony in the District Building on January 22, 2020.
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Posted on January 22nd, 2020 by Elizabeth Nelson
CHRS was honored by CM Anita Bonds with a Cornerstone Award at a ceremony in the District Building on January 22, 2020.
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Posted on October 19th, 2019 by Elizabeth Nelson
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
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Posted on July 3rd, 2019 by Elizabeth Nelson
On Saturday, September 28, 2019 we will staffed 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 offered children’s activities to amuse our younger neighbors while we shared information about our accomplishments and future plans with their parents.
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Posted on June 24th, 2019 by Elizabeth Nelson
Again this year, CHRS celebrated Independence Day by fielding a contingent in the Capitol Hill Parade. (photos)
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Posted on May 22nd, 2019 by Elizabeth Nelson
A celebration will be held on June 7, 8 and 9, 2019 to mark the 10 year anniversary of the re-opening of Eastern Market following the 2007 fire. On Sunday, June 9, there will be guided walking tours of the Market and other activities between 10 am and 4 pm, in addition to the weekend vendors and indoor merchants. The tours will provide comprehensive information about the history, community significance and architecture of the entire building and outdoor Farmers Line.
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Posted on May 9th, 2019 by Elizabeth Nelson
The 62nd annual Mothers Day House & Garden Tour took place Saturday, May 11, 4-7 pm, and Sunday, May 12, 1-5 pm. Check out the article on the Hill Rag website or pages 82 & 83 of the May print issue. Illustrated Brochure. Details (incl. ticket sales)
Posted on May 8th, 2019 by Elizabeth Nelson
The Blue & White Marching Machine – the Eastern High School Band – received the 2019 Keller Award from the Capitol Hill Community Foundation.
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Posted on May 5th, 2019 by Elizabeth Nelson
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.
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