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Hill Center Garden Party – CHRS Members

All CHRS members were invited to come and enjoy coffee and cake at the Hill Center's East Garden on Tuesday, September 13 2022. This was be a great chance for members to reconnect with friends in a beautiful outdoor setting. There was also be a very brief membership...

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2022 Virtual House Tour – now thru August 30

If you missed the in-person 2022 Mothers Day House & Garden Tour - no worries! You can still enjoy the virtual tour - 3-D scans of 6 private homes.           Properties on the virtual tour: 224 8th St. SE 528 6th St. SE 504 6th St. SE 725...

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Capitol Hill July 4th Parade – 2022

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 As part of our ongoing outreach efforts, Society...

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Congratulations CHRS Nats!

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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Candidates Forum – Democratic Mayoral Primary

Hear from the candidates in the Democratic Mayoral Primary at Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Monday, May 23, 2022, 7-9 pm. Moderated by Sam Ford and covered by ABC7. Proof of vaccination required. Register for in-person attendance.  Register for virtual...

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House Tour 2022 – Photos

A few photos of our  2022 Mother's Day House and Garden Tour - in person! Photographers: Nick Alberti, Robert Weinstein, Mark Grace, Heather Schoell  

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Not So Permastone – Preservation Cafe

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.   The house at 1017 C Street was built...

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Candidates Forum – Democratic Council Chair Primary

Hear from the candidates in the Democratic Council Chair Primary at Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Monday, May 16, 2022, 7-9 pm. Register for in-person attendance.  Register for virtual attendance. Moderated by Tom Sherwood. Proof of vaccination is...

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Hollywood on the Potomac – Membership Meeting

Our summer Membership Meeting (members only) will be on June 22, 2022 at 6:30 pm.  As part of the meeting Mike Canning will again offer his popular outdoor walking tour, “Hollywood on the Potomac.”   Meet at East Capitol and First streets, SE (by the Library of...

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Virtual Tour 224 8th St. SE

Home of Kara & Christopher McGuinn ★ 224 8th Street, SE VIRTUAL TOUR ★ House Description: House Captain: Heather Schoell, Berkshire Hathaway HS PenFed Realty In 1897 Julia Wilson married Benjamin Burch Earnshaw, a clerk. They had three children and lived at 1220...

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