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A Community Exploring Its Past

The Overbeck Project preserves and publicizes the history of the Capitol Hill community by recording the recollections of its longtime residents, presenting history lectures and promoting historical research.

Lecture Series

Courtesy Naval History and Heritage Command

A History of the Navy Yard

Lecture By :
Admiral Samuel J. Cox
April 23, 2023
Rear Admiral (ret.) Samuel J. Cox is Director of the Naval History and Heritage Command with responsibility for US Naval historical programs, archives, and museums.
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Interviews to Explore

Father Michael's Story

As Capitol Hill’s St. Peter’s Church concludes its 200th anniversary year, learn more about Irish-born Father Michael J. O’Sullivan who served as pastor from 1970 to 2005.
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