Photo of the Nixon-Mounsey House, designated in 2022 through a partnership with the homeowners. Image courtesy of Justin Scalera, HABS. This January, join DCPL's Zachary Burt to explore the process of historic designation. Designating a historic site can be complex and overwhelming, as there are many aspects to consider when evaluating a site for historic designation. ... Read more

Join the DC Preservation League in-person at the MLK Jr. Memorial Library to learn how to research the history of your DC house and neighborhood using primary sources from The People's Archive. The People's Archive is the DC Public Library's local history research center that is full of unique documents relevant to scholars, genealogists, and ... Read more

Windows are a key part of the character of a historic building, but for a surprising number of buildings the original windows have already given way to replacements.  If historic windows survive, what are the issues we face in trying to keep them, and how should we evaluate a needed replacement?  Reasonable cost, operability, durability ... Read more

Church of the Holy City, Past Grant Awardee The Preservation Initiatives (PI) Grant Program provides matching grants to individuals and non-profit organizations for preservation planning, research, outreach/education, and bricks and mortar projects related to historic and cultural sites. These grants are intended to help stimulate public discussion, introduce the public to preservation concepts and techniques, make ... Read more