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2021 Photo Contest Winners
In anticipation of the 64th anniversary of the Capitol Hill House and Garden Tour, the Society sponsored a photo contest – “The Capitol Hill Home”. We are pleased to announce the winners: Congratulations to Robert Weinstein Stephen Morris and Stephanie Cavanaugh....
Adaptive Reuse of Our Alley Buildings – Preservation Cafe
Justine Bello, Architectural Conservator, presented "Adaptive Reuse of Our Alley Buildings" May 19, 2021. Here is a link to a map of repurposed alley buildings. On May 19, Justine Bello, architectural conservator, took CHRS members on a virtual tour of how Capitol...
Tour of Tours 2021 – Photos
A few photos of our 2021 Mother's Day Tour of Tours - a guided walking tour extravaganza! Photographers: Nick Alberti, Undine Nash, Tina May, Carey Paquette, Alison Ross, Dru Tallant, Heather Schoell ...
Capitol Hill Jazz Ensemble Joins Tour of Tours!
The Capitol Hill Jazz Ensemble, brought to you by the Capitol Hill Jazz Foundation, entertained live in Gessford Court Tour SE (walking tour), on May 8 and in Lincoln Park on May 9, 2021 The Capitol Hill Jazz Foundation’s mission is to make full use of jazz as a...
Artists at Home – Samples
Below you'll find a few examples of work by participants in the Artists at Home Tour, May 8 & 9, 2021.
Artists at Home!
The Mother's Day Tour of Tours (May 8 & 9) will include an “Artists at Home” component. FREE!
2021 Mother’s Day “Tour of Tours”
Our guided tours (May 8 & 9) are over - for the moment. We appreciate the support of the Capitol Hill community and plan to offer guided walking tours in the months to come. The next tours are scheduled for the weekend of September 11 & 12. While you're...
Tour of Tours: Artists at Home
Local artists displayed their work in their own micro-galleries, on porches or in yards. See the list of artists below and samples of their work. The Capitol Hill Jazz Ensemble gave live performances during the event. Name Showing Address Weather Medium To...
Southeast Library Modernization Mtg
Join your friends and neighbors on Wednesday, May 5, 6:30 p.m. for a virtual meeting about the Southeast Library modernization. The design team will: Present the latest design; Share the project timeline; and Gather community feedback. This virtual meeting will take...
Botanic-Gardens & Senate Park Commission – Preservation Cafe
This event was recorded: Historian Matthew Gilmore, presented "The Botanic Gardens and the Senate Park Commission: Three Decades of Controversy" Wednesday, March 24, 2021, Synopsis follows. Preserving the U.S. Botanic Gardens By Christine Mullins Washingtonians will...