Capital Turnaround

12/03/2025

DC, you’re invited!! Christmas Village is popping up at Capital Turnaround on Saturday December 6 from 10am to 2pm. Free entry, pictures with Santa, cookies, cocoa, and festive fun for all ages.

Bring your people and come make some memories. 🎄❤️
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01/07/2025

Happy New Year! Excited to announce that we’re expanding our team and hiring a production manager. Please forward to anyone you think might be a great fit!

Capitalturnaround.com/careers for more info!

01/08/2024

Book one of DC's most versatile venues today!

https://capitalturnaround.com/rentals/

12/24/2023

Merry Christmas from the Team at Capital Turnaround! Thank you for creating memories in our space. We are so grateful to be a part of this incredible community. The best is yet to come in 2024!

09/27/2023

If you’ve driven past The Turnaround today, you’ll notice images on the doors of the old interior - trolley car mechanics being put up!

Tag us if you walk by and let us know what you think about the new doors!

02/08/2023

Have you ever wondered about this building on the 700 block of M Street, S.E. at the Navy Yard? It was built in 1891 when Frederick Douglass was living across the river in Anacostia. This was the place where the D.C. streetcars turned around at the Navy Yard.

This year, we’re hosting the Douglass Birthday Celebration here, now called Capital Turnaround, on Saturday, February 11th at 2:00 pm. Beginning at 12:30 pm before the main program, we’ll be doing short ranger talks about this place, streetcars in the era of Frederick Douglass, and how Douglass had an interest in local streetcars.

Learn more about the event here: Frederick Douglass Birthday Celebration.

11/30/2022

You're invited to our Christmas Village - FREE this Saturday from 10a - 2p!

Ring in the Christmas season at the historic Capital Turnaround
Free event for kids and families!

❄️Santa Train
❄️Skate-less Indoor Skating Rink (Kids, bring your Christmas socks to slip and slide on our faux ice skating rink)
❄️Christmas Movies
❄️Free Pictures with Santa
❄️Hot Cocoa & Coffee:
❄️Craft Stations

Bonus: Kids can also enjoy our indoor playspace, and parents can watch in comfort from our cozy seating areas

10/27/2022

We love being a part of this dynamic community. Thank you for this honor!

The Office is pleased to recognize Capital Turnaround as the OCTFME October 2022 Location of the Month (LOTM).

The is a dynamic, versatile, multipurpose event space located in the Navy Yard section of the District of Columbia, noted for its distinctive, modern, rustic, exposed brick aesthetic. Previously known as the Navy Yard Car Barn the location served as a repairing and rerouting center for Washington, DC’s historic streetcar system, the venue has been reimagined and transformed into a state-of-the-art event venue with a variety of activity and event spaces for hosting media productions, corporate meetings/retreats, conferences, concerts, weddings, and a wide variety of special events. Tap the link for the full press release!!
https://entertainment.dc.gov/release/octfme-recognizes-capital-turnaround-october-2022-location-month

09/30/2022

Did you know it's been 130 years since Capital Turnaround's space was originally built as the Navy Yard Car Barn? These walls have seen a great deal of history over the years, and the old Navy Yard Car Barn was renovated into the Capital Turnaround we know and love today.

The rustic, exposed brick aesthetic, industrial high ceilings and high-tech offerings really make it such a beautiful event space for weddings, photoshoots, or business meetings/retreats.

Shoot us an email if you're interested in learning more or looking to get a tour of the space. We'd love to see you!

09/28/2022

Exposed brick has a way of matching any aesthetic 😍

09/26/2022

We just love this MOSS ART by Naturalist so, so much. Next time you are here make sure to find it - it's the perfect selfie spot.

09/23/2022

Capital Turnaround offers a unique, personalized experience for your upcoming wedding reception or other special event.

The historic building has been transformed into a modern sophisticated venue and event space - featuring rustic, exposed brick aesthetics, high ceilings, a versatile open floor plan, and a state-of-the-art auditorium!

Take a tour today and book your event! (https://capitalturnaround.com/media)