Jun 25, 2021 | Not on Home, Uncategorized
Mike Canning presents Hollywood on the Hill, May 2021
Mike Canning, a member of the Washington Area Film Critics Association, has reviewed movies for the Hill Rag newspaper in DC for over 25 years, writing often on the depiction of Washington in American feature films. This led to a commission by the Friends of Southeast Library for a book focusing on DC movies, “Hollywood on the Potomac.” Mike will lead a group of cinephiles along East Capitol Street, where he will point out prominent location sites and offer both historical lore and cinematic anecdotes.
An easy stroll, approximately a half-mile, lasting about an hour plus time for Q&A. Be prepared to walk in any weather. We will follow the CDC guidelines, and District of Columbia regulations, in effect at the time of the tours regarding outdoor mask requirements.
Autographed copies of “Hollywood on the Potomac” will be available for sale, $10 (cash/check). Recap of Mike’s presentation at a Preservation Café.
Tickets no longer available. Check the November schedule for tours that may be of interest.
Tour Times:
Saturday, September 11 at 1 pm
Sunday, September 12 at 1pm
IN THE LINE OF FIRE, Clint Eastwood, 1993, ©Columbia Pictures/courtesy Everett Collection
Oscar nominated stars Holly Hunter and Albert Brooks in the 1987 film Broadcast News
Jun 25, 2021 | Not on Home, Uncategorized
Notable People with Angie Schmidt, May 2021
Notable People of Capitol Hill: Visit the homes of some of the many fascinating politicians, activists, artists, writers, and others who, from the early 19th-century to contemporary times, have made Capitol Hill their home. Curious to know where that famous Washington power couple, James Carville and Mary Matalin, made their nest and William Cody aka Buffalo Bill hung his hat? Your guide will show you.
The tours will cover 2 miles in about 1.5-2 hours. Be prepared to walk in any weather; a raincoat or umbrella may be necessary. Comfortable shoes are a must. We will follow the CDC guidelines, and District of Columbia regulations, in effect at the time of the tours regarding outdoor mask requirements.
Tickets are not longer available. Check the November schedule for other tours that may be of interest.
Tour Times:
Saturday, September 11 at 10 am, 1pm and 3pm
Sunday, September 12 at 10 am, 1pm and 3pm
Buffalo Bill Was Here
Home of Congressman John Lewis
Jun 25, 2021 | Calendar, Not on Home
Our friends at Eastern Market Main Street (EMMS) are hosting “Independence!,” one-of-a-kind walking and beverage-tasting tour, July 3 from 2-5 pm, (more…)
Jun 25, 2021 | Calendar, Not on Home, Participation in Community Events
Photos: Live and In-Person! Back to normal only better! It felt great to have an in-person 4th of July Parade on Capitol Hill. (more…)
Jun 20, 2021 | Not on Home, Uncategorized
Historic alley dwellings on Gessford Court SE
Capitol Hill has many hidden alleys and charming one-block streets with a past mix of residential and industrial uses. Explore these unique communities, their houses and history, their ups and downs, who lived there in the past and who lives there now. Gessford Ct., Walter St., Kings Ct., Duvall Ct., Cluss Ct.
Take a virtual peek inside Undine & Carl Nash’s re-purposed-warehouse residence on Adolf Class Ct. SE.
Plan on walking about 2 miles in a little over an hour. Be prepared to walk in any weather; a raincoat or umbrella may be necessary. Comfortable shoes are a must.
Tour Times:
Sunday, September 12 at 1 pm and 3:30 pm
This tour is sold out but will be offered again on November 14.
Modern alley dwellings on Duvall Ct. SE
Jun 19, 2021 | Calendar, Membership Forums, Not on Home
Bernadette McMahon and Brian Kraft presented “Voices from our past – Researching oral histories of Capitol Hill“ Tuesday, June 22, 2021. (more…)
