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SE Alleys of Capitol Hill – October 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...
High Life & Low Points – October 2022
High Life and Low Points – This tour features the alleys north of East Capitol St. and west of 7th St. NE – The lifestyles, occupations, and shenanigans of the inhabitants; early industrial uses, including commercial stables and a Locomobile (early form of...
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...
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...
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...
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!
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...
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
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...
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...