Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital Email Format
Civic and Social OrganizationsDistrict of Columbia, United States11-50 Employees
Hill Center at the Old Naval Hospital operates as a cultural and educational hub on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, offering a wide range of programs from cooking classes and tastings to concerts, art shows, film screenings, lectures, youth development, and writing workshops. It also functions as a venue for conferences, meetings, trainings, and retreats, supporting civic and social programming with a historic setting and contemporary facilities. The center serves the local community by bringing diverse cultural and educational opportunities together in one city locale. The facility is the rehabilitated Civil War-era Old Naval Hospital, commissioned by President Lincoln in 1864 and opened in 1866, now featuring light-filled rooms with 8-foot windows and 14-foot ceilings, along with modern audiovisual capabilities, free wifi, and a geothermal heating and cooling system. Its outdoor garden provides an intimate backdrop for events and weddings, while the interior spaces can accommodate a range of gatherings such as conferences and trainings. In October 2025, Hill Center DC hosted the opening reception for its inaugural Outdoor Sculpture Exhibition, signaling an expansion of its artistic programming.