Opening Reception & Talk: American Revolution Exhibition
The 250th Anniversary Experience | An Augmented Exhibition
Wednesday, July 15
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Main Library
6E MultipurposeJoin us for the opening reception of traveling exhibition American Revolution, an augmented reality (AR) experience for all ages designed and produced by Histovery, and a talk with Dr. David Head.
From 6-6:30pm, Dr. David Head, historian and professor at the University of Central Florida, will give a talk on Florida during the American Revolution:
Britain's Loyal Colonies Lost: The American Revolution in Florida
As 13 of Britain’s colonies declared independence in 1776, the empire’s Florida colonies, East Florida and West Florida, remained loyal to King George. Eyed by American and Spanish forces alike, the Floridas were soon engulfed in war. This lecture tells the often-overlooked story of Florida in the War of Independence.
David Head is associate lecturer of history at the University of Central Florida. He has published five books. His most recent is A Republic of Scoundrels: The Schemers, Intriguers, and Adventurers Who Created a New American Nation. In addition to his academic work, Dr. Head has written for USA Today and the Orlando Sentinel.
The exhibition, American Revolution: The 250th Anniversary Experience, will be on view at Main Library July 1-31, 2026.
From daily life in Colonial Virginia to Valley Forge, from rising tensions in Boston to Washington’s daring Delaware crossing—and finally the victory at Yorktown—this augmented exhibition plunges visitors into the defining moments of America’s birth.
8 life-size digital recreations immerse you with striking realism in the Revolutionary era.
Stepping directly into these pivotal scenes, visitors experience the landscapes, sounds, and emotions of the time. Visitors travel across centuries and geography, comparing past and present, and creating a bridge between a founding past and our contemporary world.
Experiences
Colonial Virginia – Williamsburg, VA, 1765
Boston, Revolution Begins – Boston, MA, 1770-1773
Lexington and Concord, Lexington, Concord, MA, 1775
Declaration of Independence, Philadelphia, PA, 1776
The Battle of Kings Mountain, Kings Mountain National Military Park, SC, 1780
“Yo Solo” at Pensacola, Pensacola, FL, 1781
Yorktown, the Power of Alliance, Yorktown, VA, 1781
Creation of a Nation, New York City, NY, 1789
Augmented Exhibition
The best in physical display and augmented reality combine to create a fully immersive historical experience that is engaging and easy-to-use for all ages.
Each visitor is issued a HistoPad, a portable, touch-screen tablet developed by Histoverythat will serve as a portal to enter history.
With the HistoPadtablet, visitors explore freely, meet historical figures, embark on treasure hunts, and track down war relics and iconic objects of the Revolution, uncovering stories at their own rhythm.
Experts Involved
Developed with leading historians and in partnership with the Museum of the American Revolution, the project combines rigorous research with cutting-edge technology to spark exploration, discovery, and renewed insight into the past.
Learn more about the exhibition here.
This program is underwritten by the Broward Public Library Foundation, BBX Capital Foundation, and The Windhover Foundation:

A Service of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners.
AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teens | New Adults | Families | Everyone | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Summer Learning Program | Exhibit | Arts & Cultural |
TAGS: | America 250 |
Main Library
| Mon, Jul 13 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Tue, Jul 14 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Wed, Jul 15 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Thu, Jul 16 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Fri, Jul 17 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, Jul 18 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sun, Jul 19 | Closed |

