On Tuesday, September 29th, five musicians from the National Symphony Orchestra and Washington National Opera gave a powerful and transcendent performance of Dimitri Shostakovich's String Quartet No. 8 in C minor. Op.110, famously dedicated "to the memory of the victims of facism and theβ¦
We are launching a new blog series featuring our numerous program partners. First up: Chef Wendi James, one of our most popular instructors, beloved for her deep knowledge and love of cooking. We have released a series of great cookingβ¦
Join us this fall and enjoy music from around the globe, free concerts, and fun for the whole family! From Americana guitar to Tejano fiddle, Iraqi maqam to Parisian jazz, our fall concert lineup takes you on a musical tripβ¦
Hill Center has always been a place worth showing up for. Lately, we've been making sure the building lives up to everything that happens inside it. Over the past year or so, we've made a series of quiet but meaningfulβ¦
The Capitol Hill Art League (CHAL) presents its annual Hill Center exhibition. The artwork represents the many different mediums of its 100 artists from the DC-metro area, including Virginia and Maryland. CHAL is a visual arts program of Capitol Hillβ¦
Every year, Hill Center organizes a day for the community. We call it Family Day, where we offer a range of free activities such as face painting, a magic show, concerts, and more.Β In the past few years, it hasβ¦
Over the last year, Hill Center has had a complete overhaul of its audiovisual equipment! Long gone are the days of wheeling in a dim projector for your conference; Hill Center now has a 10k laser projector mounted to the ceiling of Abraham Lincoln Hall, its largest room, with a floor-to-ceiling screen to match. Each of its main halls- Abraham Lincoln Hall, John Philip Sousa Hall, and Benjamin Drummond Hall- is equipped with a screen, projector, & sound system that has been used for extravagant birthday bashes, film screenings, and high-level conferences.
Happy New Year! We want to thank all our supporters, because of you, Hill Center continues to design new programming strands that include a broad range of events and wider use of our campus, making the Old Naval Hospital a central hub for engagement and connection!
The holiday season is officially here, bringing cozy winter nights, beautiful lighting designs, but also the hunt for the perfect gift. Donβt worry, Hill Centerβs got you covered with thoughtful, memorable gifts that feel personal, meaningful, and unique:
The annual Pottery on the Hill is coming up and that meant social media takeovers by its artists happened the last few months. From details to behind the scenes to potter features, we got to see a lot of what is about to come to Hill Center available to purchase from! Pottery on the Hill 2025 will be Friday, November 14th β Sunday, November 16th.