CHRS, 2022 Parade

The Capitol Hill Parade stepped off, as planned, at 10 am from underneath the I-295/395 overpass (at 8th and I Streets SE). It was great to see friends and neighbors and distribute lollipops to the spectators. Photos Read more »

Thanks for surprising our Board of Directors with a couple of signed jerseys!

The Capitol Hill Restoration Society congratulates our Little League team, the CHRS Nats, on a great season!

Way to go, players! Many thanks to the volunteer coaches who made the season possible!

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Completed facade renovation

Capitol Hill homeowner, Peter May presented “Not so Permastone: A History of a House in its Facade”at a free, virtual Preservation Cafe, Tuesday, May 17, 2022.  Recording of event. See updated photo of completed facade.

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Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE

The 2023 Mothers Day House & Garden Tour will be held Saturday, May 13 & Sunday, May 14. Read more »

Designing a Net Zero Energy Row House: a Case Study, was presented by Will Teass of Teass\Warren Architects, Tuesday, April 19, 2022. The presentation was recorded. Read more »

In early March, 2022 the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) presented a significantly different concept proposal for the station expansion.  The materials presented at that meeting: meeting notes and presentation.

Christina Campbell, longtime resident of Walter St. SE

We offered guided walking tours on March 26 & 27, 2022.  This tour is over, but we’ll be offering more in October.

Thanks to the community for keeping CHRS part of Capitol Hill for 66 years! If you haven’t yet, please become a member.

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In anticipation of the 65th anniversary of the Mothers Day Tour, the Society held a photo contest – “The Capitol Hill Home.” The submission deadline is past – but there’s always next year. Congratulations to the 2022 winners(and finalists)!  Read more »