The I Was Here Project is a call to memory, a reckoning with history, and an invitation to co-create a true narrative of America’s past. By situating this work in public spaces and blending it with dialogue and education, the project becomes a living archive of shared heritage and healing.
The I Was Here Project fills a crucial and long-standing gap in how American history is represented, experienced, and honored—particularly through the lens of African American contributions. It is not only a celebration of art and ancestry; it is a cultural intervention that invites healing, visibility, and connection.
By merging immersive public art and community-driven programming, this project stitches together the geographic, cultural, and emotional fabric of the Country. It uplifts stories, faces, and legacies that have too often been omitted from the mainstream historical narrative—thereby expanding the cultural canon with honesty and reverence. By blending photography, history, digital art, and immersive technology, the Project represents the cutting edge of cultural programming—offering something that’s both deeply rooted and forward-looking.
The Project doesn’t just entertain—it transforms. It invites reflection on identity, citizenship, and belonging, enriching the emotional intelligence of the community and fostering empathy across lines of race, age, and background.
Reshaping the Commemorative Landscape
Our installations create a transformational force in public spaces to acknowledge and heal our broken citizenship.
Historic Courthouse
Lexington, KY
Octagon Museum
Washington D.C.
One World Trade
New York, NY
Support
You can support the project by making a donation. Your donation allows us to bring the project to new locations across the nation.
Contact our team about an installation or exhibition.