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Welcome to
Barracks Row!

A CULINARY & ENTERTAINMENT DESTINATION

Barracks Row, named for the oldest Corp in the Marines, is the historic main street located on 8th ST in Southeast, Washington DC.

Photo credit: Capitol Hill BID

Barracks Row Main Street celebrating 25 years of service
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What's New on Barracks Row?

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Great Street Grants Now 
available TO barrack's row main street businesses 

2024 Better Together Gift Card Campaign

This holiday season, Capitol Hill’s small businesses are joining forces to share the joy and support one another with the Better Together gift card promotion. From November 29th to December 1st, when you shop at a participating small business, you’ll receive a gift card to another local spot, bringing a little extra cheer to your holiday shopping. With qualifying purchases across all participating locations, you could walk away with gifts from up to 30 unique vendors, each hoping to bring a delightful experience to your holiday season.

Every purchase during Better Together means your holiday dollars stay right here in the community. These businesses are Capitol Hill’s backbone, quietly supporting local Little League teams, veterans’ groups, school bands, DC teachers, and many other important causes. When you shop local, you’re helping to sustain the heart of our community.

Holiday season

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make Art All Night 2024 Masquerade: The Art of Magic a fantastic event! 

The evening was filled with mesmerizing performances, stunning artwork, live music, interactive art installations, and great food. We were thrilled to see the community come together on 8th Street SE to celebrate creativity and the arts in Capitol Hill.

 

Attendees enjoyed:

  • Live Magic Performances: Spectacular illusions, close-up magic, and mind-bending tricks that kept everyone spellbound.

  • Art Installations and Exhibits: Local artists showcased a variety of unique artwork in different styles and mediums.

  • Live Music: Talented musicians added a vibrant ambiance, making it a perfect night for art and music lovers alike.

  • Interactive Art Stations: Guests were invited to participate in interactive displays, becoming part of the artwork itself.

  • Delicious Food and Drinks: Local restaurants provided a range of tasty bites and drinks, ensuring a full experience of Capitol Hill’s culinary talent.

  • Masquerade Attire: Many embraced the mystery of the night, donning elegant masquerade masks to complete the magical vibe.​

Thank you once again to everyone who joined us for this unforgettable celebration of art and community. We’re already looking forward to next September for Art All Night 2025!

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Upcoming Events

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Starting Wednesday September 25th 3:45 pm - 5:30pm

Thank You for Making Our Guinness World Record Attempt a Memorable Event!

We had around 630 Unofficial participants to trying to brake the 478 person records

Dear Participants, Volunteers, Community Members, and Business Owners, On behalf of Barracks Row Main Street, I extend our deepest gratitude to each and every one of you for your incredible support and participation in our Guinness World Record attempt for the Largest Human Ice Cream Cone.

Although we did not set the record, the event was a huge success in bringing our community together and showcasing the vibrant spirit of Barracks Row. The enthusiasm and energy you brought to 8th Street SE after the 4th of July parade were truly inspiring.

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Team Meeting

FOR Businesses and property owners 

8th Street SE Bus Priority

Project Overview

The 8th Street SE bus priority project aims to improve bus operations and safety between East Capitol Street and M Street SE. This project will identify and implement ways to improve bus service, access to bus stops, and safety along the corridor.

The project team is presenting the proposed concept at ANC meetings in September. The concept aims to address the issues identified in the needs assessment and advance the goals of improved bus service, safety, and access. The proposed concept plan is open for comment through October 10, 2023.
Following the meeting, the presentation, concept plans, and instructions for submitting comments will be posted on the project website here:
https://buspriority.ddot.dc.gov/pages/8thstse
Barracks Row Main Street is in the process of hosting a meeting with 8th Street businesses, DDOT & Councilmember Charles Allen. 
More information on this meeting coming soon! 

Comments can be added directly to DDOT by tapping the Information button below. 

Support
barracks Row Main street

Donations from supporters like you make Barracks Row Street’s work possible.  We rely on contributions from individual donors, sponsorships and grant funding to continue the vital, community-building work we do.  Please consider making a tax-deductible donation online or by mail.

Donate Online through PayPal 

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Send a Check by Mail:

Please make all checks out to "Barracks Row Main Street" and denote "Donations" in the memo line

 

Checks can be mailed to: 

BARRACKS ROW MAIN STREET

 700 Pennsylvania Ave. SE, Suite 2049
Washington, DC 20003 

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