Barracks Row Fall Festival 2016
CHRS staffed a booth at this annual celebration of this Capitol Hill business district, Saturday, September 24, 2016 on 8th Street SE, south of Pennsylvania Ave. (photos) (more…)
Gloria Junge – Memorial
Gloria Junge, the Society’s Secretary, passed away on July 31, following a short illness. A memorial service will be held Sunday, September 18, 1-3 p.m., at Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE. (more…)
Capitol Hill July 4th Parade 2016
CHRS celebrated Independence Day 2016 by fielding a contingent in the Capitol Hill Parade. Photos: (more…)
Monte Edwards receives Committee of 100 Vision Award
Since 2001, the Committee of 100 has presented its annual Vision Awards to recognize projects, programs, plans, and the work of organizations and individuals that are visionary, innovative, and provide a notable benefit to the District of Columbia. This year, the Barbara Hartman Award for Planning and Zoning goes to Monte Edwards, Chair of the CHRS City Planning Committee. (more…)
House Tour 2016 – Photos
Photos taken by homeowners, Mindy Turbov and Loraine Heckenberg, on F Street Terrace and Archibald Walk during the 2016 House & Garden Tour. A film crew from WETA filmed the festivities for a documentary on DC neighborhoods. (more…)
CHRS Receives DC Preservation League Award
To mark the DC Preservation League’s 45th anniversary, the organization honored individuals, corporations, and projects that have made a catalytic contribution to the city’s civic and cultural legacy. The Capitol Hill Restoration Society received an award for its “advocacy, education, community outreach efforts and for its early and sustained contributions to preservation efforts in Washington DC” at the 45th Anniversary Celebration on May 14, 2016. (more…)