Photo Contest 2021
Posted on March 15, 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. Read more »
Oral Histories Map
Posted on March 4, 2021
Brian Kraft created the Washington DC Oral History Map through a grant from the DC Oral History Collaborative. Read more »
Lack of Guidelines, 5g Installation – Testimony to DC Council
Posted on February 27, 2021
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.
Removing Security Barrier, US Capitol
Posted on February 24, 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 Read more »
Urging Temporary Halt, 5G Installations Pending Guidance
Posted on February 18, 2021
On February 18, 2021 CHRS sent the following email and attachment to Matthew Marcou at DDOT: Read more »
Exploring House History in the Time of COVID – Preservation Cafe
Posted on January 11, 2021
This event was recorded: Wednesday, February 17, 2021, at 6:30 pm, Maygene Daniels an architectural archivist, will present a virtual Preservation Cafe, “Exploring House History in the Time of COVID.”
DDOT Planning on the Hill – Community Forum
Posted on December 4, 2020
Wednesday, December 16, 2020, two District Department of Transportation (DDOT) planning officials discussed the planning and environmental process on Capitol Hill, with a focus on the DDOT’s planning and implementation of its transportation corridor revitalization projects on Pennsylvania and Maryland Avenue. Handouts available for those who missed the presentation. Read more »
Lost Farms & Estates of Washington DC – Preservation Cafe
Posted on November 24, 2020
This event was recorded: Lost Farms and Estates of Washington, D.C., Wednesday, November 18, 2020, 6:30 pm. Kim Prothro Williams, Author and Architectural Historian, will be the featured speaker. Read more »
