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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...
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...
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...
Garden Party for CHRS Members
Dessert and coffee party for CHRS members at Hill Center - Wednesday, September 22, 6:30 pm. [photos] The weather was not suitable for the hoped-for garden setting. But Hill Center graciously brought the festivities indoors to the lovely Lincoln Room. Members...
Installing Windows in Capitol Hill Homes – Preservation Cafe
The presentation by Paul DonVito of Architectural Window Corporation, originally scheduled for Wednesday, September 29, 2020, 6:30 pm - has been postponed. Additional details about the content of this presentation will be posted here as soon as they are available. A...
Guided Walking Tours – September 2021
We were pleased to offer two fan-favorites from the Mother's Day Tour of Tours - plus two new tours, requested by attendees - on September 11 and 12, 2021. Ticket sales through EventBrite ended September 8 at 3 pm. Additional tours are scheduled for November. Photos...
Architecture on Capitol Hill – September 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...
Hollywood on The Hill – Tour September 2021
Mike Canning, a member of the Washington Area Film Critics Association, has reviewed movies for the Hill Rag newspaper in DC for over 25 years, writing often on the depiction of Washington in American feature films. This led to a commission by the Friends of Southeast...
Notable People – Tour September 2021
Notable People of Capitol Hill: Visit the homes of some of the many fascinating politicians, activists, artists, writers, and others who, from the early 19th-century to contemporary times, have made Capitol Hill their home. Curious to know where that famous Washington...
Independence! – Eastern Market Main Street
Our friends at Eastern Market Main Street (EMMS) are hosting "Independence!," one-of-a-kind walking and beverage-tasting tour, July 3 from 2-5 pm, celebrating the reopening of DC businesses and capturing the July 4th spirit. Guests can taste signature libations from...