Capitol Hill Restoration Society is a volunteer-driven civic organization dedicated to preserving the integrity, history, and architecture of the Capitol Hill neighborhood.

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Walking Tours

Walking Tours

October 4, 2025 - October 5, 2025 $15

We are offering four tours in October and all happen rain or shine. The tours are 1.5-2 miles of flat city street walking. Make sure to check the time –

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October Walking Tours

From hidden alleyways to green spaces to architectural gems, you’ll discover more about Capitol Hill on one of our four October walking tours.

The volunteer-led tours resume October 4-5. September tours sold out, so grab a spot while you can! Buy tickets on Evenbrite.

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Preservation Cafe: An Evening With the L’Enfant Trust

Do you notice these metal plaques on Capitol Hill homes and wonder what they mean? They indicate a preservation or conservation easement -- a legal agreement in which an owner donates the easement to protect the property against demolition, neglect or insensitive alterations.Join us September 25 for a free online talk with folks from the L'Enfant Trust, which holds most of the easements on the Hill. They'll share insights on how to donate an easement, what makes a property eligible, and the responsibilities of easemented property...
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House Expo 2025

Have you been thinking about undertaking a home improvement project? Or do you just have questions about your home?  Help and answers will be available at the FREE Capitol Hill Restoration Society annual House Expo in the North Hall of Eastern Market on Saturday, November 1, from 9 a,m, - 3 p,m. The expo will feature more than 30 home contractors, service experts and city agencies with historic house experience. Details, including the specific vendors, to follow.
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For 70 years, CHRS has worked to protect one of the oldest and most architecturally vibrant communities in the city.

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