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Census Redistricting

The October  Hill Rag includes an article on how Census redistricting may affect Ward boundaries - including link to on-line mapping tool.

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Meet Our Arborists – Preservation Cafe

Ward 6 Arborists, Steve McKindley-Ward and Alex Grieve were the featured speakers, Wednesday, October 20, 2021, 6:30 pm. Do you want to plant a tree in your yard or file a tree request with DDoT? What should you look for when choosing a tree? How much water will your...

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Following the Trail of John Burroughs – Overbeck Lecture

Capitol Hill History will present at Overbeck Lecture, Exposing Washington's History with Archaeology's New Tools, Monday, October 25, 2021 at 7:30 p.m. at Hill Center, 921 Pennsylvania Ave. SE.   After a hiatus of more than a year, the Overbeck Lecture series will...

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Family Day – Hill Center

Hill Center's 10th Anniversary Family Day + Concert, Sunday, October 3, 2 pm Details This fall, Hill Center (921 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE) kicks off its 10th anniversary year with their annual (except for last year) Family Day + Concert! They have quite a line up...

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Virtual House History Orientation – DC History Center

The DC History Center is offering a Virtual House History Orientation on Saturday, October 2 at 11 am. Learn about online research tools, the Kiplinger Library and resources available through the DC Public Library's The People's Archive. More information and...

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Historic Sites Tour – 2020

To celebrate Capitol Hill's rich and diverse history, we've arranged a self-guided walking tour of 46 sites, a small sampling of the hundreds of other cultural treasures available to enjoy. Some are noteworthy due to their architecture, or for their connection to...

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Parks: Treasures of Capitol Hill – November 2021

From L’Enfant’s plans to the 21st century. When Pierre Charles L’Enfant developed his 1791 plan for the City of Washington, he established a network of public spaces, squares, linked by broad avenues. These squares were designated for variety of public functions,...

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The Resistance – November 2021

Visit the Capitol Hill institutions and residences, and hear the stories of a diverse set of people and groups who have stood up for political, social, and cultural change in the area of civil, women's, and gay rights. Some names are well known, like Frederick...

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Architecture on Capitol Hill – November 2021

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 President and Chair of the CHRS Historic Preservation...

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Alleys of Capitol Hill – November 2021

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...

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