Step Into the Story: hometown DC On Stage

Washington is more than a capital—it is a collection of vibrant neighborhoods shaped by the people who call them home. As the nation marks its 250th anniversary, hometown DC puts local stories at the heart of the District’s commemoration.
hometown DC is series of installations—designed as interactive “cubes”—being showcased at a DC Public Library in every ward and includes free events focusing on experiences and reflections from the people who call the District home. Join us for this free interactive event where Washingtonians’ stories will take center stage.
will bring recorded memories to life using a modified version of their signature Playback Theater method. During this event, the company will perform a selection of hometown DC oral history interviewee stories through movement, music, and drama. We can't for you to join Johnson and the rest of the cast as they turn these oral histories into a shared, high-energy visual experience.
Please note: RSVPs are strongly encouraged for entry, and entry is based on a first-come, first-serve basis. Please note that if the event reaches capacity, donations will not be refundable.
For reasonable accommodation requests regarding access and inclusion, please contact Jasper Collier ([email protected]) no later than seven business days before the start of this event. Please be specific about the accommodation you are requesting.
More than an exhibition, hometown DC is an invitation to connect with the fabric of our city. Visit to learn more about this project, listen to featured oral histories, and find an installation near you.

This is a joint city-wide project of HumanitiesDC, DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities, DC History Center, and DC Public Library. Together we celebrate the vibrant history and culture of our city.
This project is sponsored by Washington Gas with additional support from the Government of the District of Columbia, Mayor Muriel Bowser and the National Endowment for the Arts. It is part of the DC 250 and By the People: Conversations Beyond 250 initiatives.
By the People: Conversations Beyond 250 is a series of community-driven programs created by humanities councils in collaboration with local partners. The initiative was developed by the Federation of State Humanities Councils and the Smithsonian Center for Folklife and Cultural Heritage.