hometown DC
June through September 2026

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.

These are our stories.
hometown DC is series of installations and free events focusing on experiences and reflections from the people who call the District home

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Click through to view a selection of hometown DC narrator portraits, quotes, historic images, and artworks.

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hometown DC is a joint project of:

DC History Center
DC Public Library
DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities