Historic Preservation Office – Community Forum
Steve Callcott, Deputy State Historic Preservation Officer, gave a presentation and answered questions on June 17, 2024 at Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Ave SE. (more…)
100 Years of Eastern High School – Preservation Cafe
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.
Hidden Alleyways of Capitol Hill – Preservation Cafe
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.
Guided Walking Tours- April 2024
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.
Department of General Services – Community Forum
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 (more…)
Power & Light – Electricity on Capitol Hill – Preservation Cafe
Joanna Kendig presented a free, virtual Preservation Café “Power and Light: the Story of Electricity on Capitol Hill,” Tuesday, March 26, 2024. The presentation was recorded.