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Ask the Hill Historian: Marion Park

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Marion Park is bounded by Fourth and Sixth Streets and at the intersection of E Street and South Carolina Avenue. It is named in...

The 62nd CHRS House and Garden Tour

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The 62nd House and Garden Tour of the Capitol Hill Restoration Society (CHRS) takes place on Mother’s Day weekend, May 11 and 12. Focused...

Ask the Hill Historian: Stanton Park

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Indicated on Pierre L'Enfant's original plan for the city of Washington in 1791, Stanton Park is one of the larger Capitol Hill parks. Its...

The Old Naval Hospital: The Hill Center is full of history

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Construction of the Old Naval Hospital began in 1864 in response to the critical need for hospital care during the Civil War, but the...

Ask the Hill Historian

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On August 6, 1861, President Abraham Lincoln signed into law the Washington, DC police department. While DC had a police force at the time,...

Ask the Hill Historian: Naval Lodge Number 4

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The Masonic Naval Lodge at 330 Pennsylvania Avenue, SE is an important institution established in the early years of the creation of the city....

Ask the Hill Historian: Eastern Market

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You love shopping there on weekdays or on the weekend but the market’s history is as interesting as the building itself. Here’s how it...

Providence Hospital

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Many aren’t’ aware that Capitol Hill was home to a famous hospital with a history associated with President Lincoln. Providence Hospital was established in...

The Blue Castle

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You may have wondered about the large blue building standing in the Navy Yard at 8th and M streets SE. What is its purpose...

History: Capitol Hill Alley Dwellings

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Washington DC is home to a large number of historical alleys. Many of those alleys are located on Capitol Hill and are thriving as...