Visit the Capitol Hill institutions and residences, and hear the stories of a diverse set of people and groups who have stood up for political, social, and cultural change in the area of civil, women’s, and gay rights. Some names are well known, like Frederick Douglass and John Lewis. Others, including Belva Lockwood and John Paynter are less familiar. Robert Pohl, local professional tour guide and author, will lead the tour; he can be found  at www.facebook.com/RobertPohlAuthor. Plan on walking 2 miles.

SOLD OUT Tour Times:
Saturday, May 8 at 2pm and 5pm
Sunday, May 9 at 10am, 1pm, and 4pm

Philip Reid: Enslaved Man Responsible for the Statue of Freedom Standing Today

Belva Lockwood, 1st Woman Lawyer Before the Supreme Court

The Historic Preservation Review Board (HPRB or the Board), considered this case at its virtual hearing on March 4, 2021. CHRS testimony: 631 G St.SE HPA21-177 (03/04/2021)

In anticipation of the 64th anniversary of the Mothers Day Tour, the Society is holding a photo contest – “The Capitol Hill Home” – entries were due Thursday, April 1, 2021.

Brian Kraft created the Washington DC Oral History Map through a grant from the DC Oral History Collaborative.

On February 26, 2021, Beth Purcell offered this testimony on behalf of CHRS to the Council of the District of Columbia Committee on Transportation and the Environment.

Response received (05/07/2021)

On February 23, 2021, the Society released the statement below to members of Congress, including Rep. Eleanor Norton, and others. Subject: Removing intrusive security barrier around the US Capitol

On February 18, 2021 CHRS sent the following email and attachment to Matthew Marcou at DDOT:

On April 8, 2019, the Society sent this letter to DDOT regarding plans for streetlights on Pennsylvania Ave. SE.