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William Costin’s Remarkable Story – Overbeck Lecture
William Costin is the subject of an Overbeck Lecture, Monday, November 7, 2022 at 7:30 pm at Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE. William Costin, an African-American residing on Capitol Hill during the early years of Washington City, was honored at his sudden...
Eastern HS Band
You can support the Blue and White Marching Machine (as the band is affectionately known) through the Capitol Hill Community Foundation. Learn more. MPD has announced the Eastern HS parade route for Saturday October 8, 9:30 am for the marching band and homecoming...
Family Tour – November 2022
Experience Capitol Hill as it was 100 years ago. Designed to satisfy the curiosity of elementary school age children, this tour was developed by CHRS President and Capitol Hill mom, Angie Schmidt. We'll keep it short - no more than an hour - to keep it comfortable for...
Mosaic Design – Preservation Cafe
"Building with Mosaics " with Jim Miller, presented Tuesday, October 4, 2022, was recorded and is available for viewing. Jim Miller, a Capitol Hill artist, historian, and renovator, shared the story of his lifelong fascination with mosaics, a journey that would...
At-Large Candidate Forum
Sponsored by The Capital Community News: At-Large Candidate Forum, Tuesday, October 11, 630-8:30 pm, Riverside Baptist Church, 699 Maine Ave. SW. All candidates on the ballot for DC Council At-Large have been invited to participate, regardless of party affiliation....
Guided Walking Tours – October 2022
Ticket sales have ended for our guided walking tours on October 1 & 2, 2022 but tickets are now on sale for our November 12 & 13 tours. Details: chrs.org/guided-walking-tours-november-2022. View photos. Tour Menu: High Life & Low Points (NE Alleys) (The...
SE Library Modernization – Community Meeting
Community meeting about the Southeast Library modernization, Thursday, September 29, 6:30 p.m. Join your friends and neighbors for the 7th community meeting: See the latest design Learn the update project timeline Provide feedback This meeting will be held in person...
Architecture on Capitol Hill – November 2022
On Capitol Hill, a wide range of architectural styles and features are on display. Learn about the changing tastes and practical decisions that informed the builders' choices. This tour was developed by CHRS Past President and Chair of the CHRS Historic Preservation...
SE Alleys of Capitol Hill – November 2022
Capitol Hill has many hidden alleys and charming one-block streets with a past mix of residential and industrial uses and some of our most diverse populations. Explore these unique communities, their houses and history, their ups and downs, who lived there in the...
Hog Catcher! – Rounding up Farm Animals on Capitol Hill – Overbeck Lecture
“Hog Catcher! Hog Catcher!” Rounding Up Farm Animals On Capitol Hill is the topic of an Overbeck Lecture, Monday, September 19, 2022 at 7:30 pm at Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE. Farm animals – pigs, cows, geese – found pleasant pasturage in the parks,...