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Other Preservation Month Events |
50th Anniversary of the Capitol Hill Restoration Society's Mother's Day House and Garden Tour
Reception:
Saturday, May 12th; 5:00 - 8:00 pm
Reception for ticket holders 5-7pm at the Community Building, The Townhomes on Capitol Hill, 750 6th Street SE
Tour:
Sunday, May 13th; 12:00 – 5:00 pm
(Free jitney service between all venues)
Historic Congressional Cemetery Tours Special jitneys will leave Christ Church hourly beginning at 12:45 pm for guided tours of the cemetery which celebrates its 200th anniversary this year.
Mother's Day Tea, 2:30 – 5:30 pm at Christ Church Parish Hall, 620 G Street SE.
Tickets: Cash, checks or online at www.chrs.org
Purchased before May 12th - $25.00
Purchased on May 12th or 13th - $30.00
Ticket outlets:
Coldwell Banker/Pardoe, 605 Pennsylvania SE Trover Books, 221 Pennsylvania Ave SE Prudential Carruthers, 216 7th Street SE Appalachian Spring, Union Station, East Hall Cherry Antiques, 1526 Wisconsin Ave NW Riverby Books, 417 East Capitol Street SE
CHRS Kiosk at Eastern Market
The Capitol Hill Restoration Society, the oldest and largest civic organization on Capitol Hill celebrated its 50th Anniversary in 2005. Today, CHRS, a volunteer run organization protects Capitol Hill's residential character by challenging threatening and inappropriate developments and incursions in the neighborhood; helps residents to protect their property values; offers advice on the maintenance and repair of historic buildings; works to improve city services; and assists with Ward 6 planning. The annual house and garden tour is just one of many neighborhood programs it offers.
DCPL News:
On March 22nd, DCPL partnered with the DC Building Industry Association for a morning program titled "Issues and Opportunities in Historic Preservation".
DCPL Trustees Colden "Coke" Florance of SmithGroup moderated the panel and discussed preservation's roots in Washington in the late 1960s and early 1970s. DCPL Business Member Judy Robinson of Robinson & Associates updated the 240 attendees on the District-wide survey of mid-century modern buildings and what implications for development of these properties. Julia Craighill, Director of Green Building for Streuver Brothers Eccles & Rouse in Baltimore showed case studies of the application of LEED and other certificates to historic preservation projects. "The greenest building is the one already built." David Vos, Development Project Manager for The Alexander Company spoke about developing large historic campuses and the lessons that were learned at the National Park Seminary in Silver Spring. And, DCPL Treasurer, John Bellingham, President of Monarc Construction gave the contractor's view on restoration of historic properties.
The seminar was organized by Steve Teitelbaum of DCPL Business Member Jones Day, Cynthia Paine of Goulston & Storrs, Steve White of Hartman Cox and Rebecca Miller, Executive Director of DCPL and Edwin Fountain, President of DCPL and Partner at Jones Day.
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Jacques DuPuy, Steve Teitelbaum and DCPL Trustee Coke Florance at the DCBIA/DCPL Morning Seminar.
Photo by Jackie Corbett
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April 2007
Join the DC Preservation League as it Celebrates Historic Preservation Month with
4 Free Membership Events!!!
Exhibition Opening Reception
 Members of the DC Preservation League are cordially invited to attend a private opening reception for the exhibition, The Jewel of Georgetown: Dumbarton House Celebrates Seventy-Five Years.
Dumbarton House, a Federal period historic house museum and national headquarters for The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America, officially opened to the public in May 1932. The current exhibition documents the 1931 restoration of the property under the direction of local architect Horace W. Peaslee and architectural historian Fiske Kimball, the building of a collection of Federal period decorative and fine arts by the National Society, as well as current and future collection and restoration programs. The exhibit will remain on view through December 29, 2007. For more information on Dumbarton House, please see the website at www.dumbartonhouse.org.
Thursday, May 3rd
6:30 - 8:00 pm
This event is free to DCPL members. Members are requested to RSVP to the DCPL offices info@dcpreservation.org by April 25th.
 The Restoration of the Lee-Fendall House Museum and Gardens
Located within the original boundary stones of the District of Columbia (1801-1852), DCPL members are invited to take a “behind the scenes” tour of this unique historic structure and learn about the museum’s ongoing preservation efforts and challenges. Significant for its history as well as its architecture, this telescoping house was built by Philip Fendall in 1785 on land purchased from his cousin Revolutionary War hero “Light Horse” Harry Lee. Renovated in 1850, the house combines 18th century features with 19th century Greek Revival and Italianate style embellishments. Tour will be guided by Kristin Lang, the museum’s Executive Director. For more information on the museum, please see LFH's website at www.leefendallhouse.org
Saturday, May 12th
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
614 Oronoco Street, Alexandria, VA
King Street Metro (Yellow/Blue Lines)
Street Parking Available
Discover the Mystery of Your House History
Join Local Historian Matthew Gilmore for a hands-on workshop on utilizing the resources of the Martin Luther King Jr., Memorial Library, and other public records, to reveal the secrets of your house.
Wednesday, May 16th
6:30 - 8:30 pm
Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library
Washingtoniana Room
9th and G Streets, NW
Gallery Place Metro (Red Line)
Most Endangered Places
Since 1996, DCPL has announced a list of Most Endangered Places to draw attention to Washington, DC’s historically, culturally and architecturally significant places that may be threatened. Join DCPL for the media announcement of the Most Endangered Places for 2007.
Thursday, May 31st
12:30 pm
The Graylyn Hotel
1745 N Street, NW
Dupont Circle South Metro (Red Line)
Greater Federation of Women’s Clubs
Join DCPL and GFWC for a reception to acknowledge the Most Endangered Places for 2007. Enjoy refreshments and tour GFWC International Headquarters, a National Historic Landmark and home to GFWC clubwomen since 1922.
Founded in 1890, General Federation of Women's Clubs (GFWC) is one of the world's oldest nonpartisan, nondenominational women's volunteer service organizations. GFWC has a long history of philanthropy, social and political advocacy, and leadership. Working locally through thousands of clubs in the United States and globally, GFWC members support the arts, preserve natural resources, promote education, encourage healthy lifestyles, stress civic involvement, and work toward world peace and understanding. In 1922, GFWC clubwomen purchased 1734 N Street, NW in Washington DC to serve as the Federation's International Headquarters. Built in 1875, the five-story, stone and brick Victorian mansion was designated a National Historic Landmark in December 1991 by the National Park Service. As of 2005, less than 5% of all National Historic Landmarks were connected with women's history. The property presently houses staff offices; rooms for meetings and receptions; and living quarters for the International President. Most of the rooms including the Drawing Room, Solarium, and Dining Room remain in or have been restored to original condition. For more information on the GFWC go to www.gfwc.org
Thursday, May 31st
6:30 - 8:30 pm
1734 N Street, NW
Dupont Circle South Metro (Red Line)
All events are free to current DCPL members
Space is limited and reservations are required.
Please make reservations in advance by
emailing rsvp@dcpreservation.org or by calling 202.783.5144.
Become a Member or Renew Today at www.dcpreservation.org/join
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