CHRS continent, 2024

Many thanks to the Jeanne Phil Meg Team at Compass Real Estate for organizing the traditional Capitol Hill July 4th Parade!  As in past years, CHRS fielded a contingent and tossed lollipops into the crowd.

In case you missed it, we’re sharing a few photos:

CHRS offered guided outdoor walking tours on Saturday, June 1 and Sunday, June 2, 2024. The focus was on Capitol Hill Alleys. 

Steve Callcott, Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer, gave a presentation and answered questions on June 17, 2024 at Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE.  

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.

The 2024 Mothers Day House & Garden Tour – the 67th annual  – was held Saturday, May 11 (4-7 pm) & Sunday, May 12 (1-5pm). This two-day event featured nine beautiful homes and gardens, and three interesting semi-public buildings, all within the Capitol Hill Historic District.

Tickets sold out this year. Consider becoming a member – to get early opportunities to buy tickets (and  a discount) on next year’s tour.

Trinidad Boys Club

Kim Prothro Williams presented a free, virtual Preservation Café “Hidden Alleyways of Capitol Hill,” April 23, 2024. She is the author of “Hidden Alleyways of DC: A History,” published by Georgetown University Press and available at East City Bookshop.
The presentation was recorded. Want to learn more about alleys? Sign up for a tour.

CHRS offered guided outdoor walking tours on Saturday, April 20 and Sunday, April 21, 2024. Missed these tours? New ones, with a focus on Alleys are planned for June. 

Delano Hunter, the Director of the Department of General Services (DGS) was the featured speaker at a Community Forum, Wednesday, April 3, 2024,  at Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE. Presentation slides