This version of Preservation Notes takes a look at how a 150-year-old building goes green. The Old Naval Hospital was built just as scientists were beginning to connect human activity to its effect on the environment. Around the time of the hospital’s 1866 opening…
Dr. Sharita Jacobs Thompson, Benjamin Drummond Emancipation Day Celebration co-producer and resident scholar, brings readers back to the beginning of Hill Center's celebration in 2015. We are thrilled that this series is returning to Hill Center, and we hope to…
Hill Center is thrilled to welcome Dr. Michelle LaFrance back to Hill Center for writing workshops! Her first one will be Saturday, June 11th. Read below for more dates and details! I got the chance to ask Dr. LaFrance a…
This version of Preservation Notes takes us to Hill Center’s grounds, restored to their original glory."I have been waiting long for this spring song." -Langston Hughes* The last two years have seemed like a long winter, and there’s no better place…
Hill Center and Quicksilver Productions have been grateful to host many incredible artists as part of our American Roots Concert Series, hosting free outdoor shows since 2012. This year, the line up is as fantastic as always! Read more below…
“Donna brightened Hill Center whenever she walked through the doors, her warmth, accessibility, and humor made everyone in her presence feel comfortable. Her sage guidance and insight have been an absolute godsend to Hill Center. She made all of Capitol…
Congratulations to all the fantastic artists from this year's Regional Juried Exhibit! This year’s show was juried by Claude Elliott, Arts Consultant and Independent Curator. Artists from the DMV were invited to submit original hanging work, in any medium, to…
This Sunday, February 6 2022, our longtime Program Partner EAST (Eastern Market Art Series and Teachings Workshop), will be hosting a Black History Month Portraits workshop with Edmond Wilson. This is Edmond’s first partnership with EAST and Hill Center. Edmond’s work focuses on famous historical figures such as Frederick Douglas, Jimi Hendrix, Tupak Shakur, and Billie Holiday to bring to life the art of portraiture and celebrate Black history. In observance of Black History Month, the kids will use these figures as inspiration to create their own portraits.
“A Taste of Hill Center: Recipes from our Community Table” continues tradition started in 1864 Hill Center is celebrating its 10th Anniversary with a cookbook showcasing varied food traditions from the community it has brought together over the past decade…
These are trying times. We're so sad that our halls aren't full of people, music and conversation. But, since you can still see out beautiful grand building from the outside, we thought it worth talking about its rehabilitation. We get…