American Revolution: The 250th Anniversary Experience
An Augmented Exhibition by Histovery
Friday, July 10
10:00am - 6:00pm
Main Library
Gallery 6Immerse yourself in interactive 3-D reconstructions of the defining moments of the American Revolution, using a HistoPad. On view at Main Library July 1 - July 31, 2026.
Travel to Boston for a tea party, Philadelphia to sign the Declaration of Independence, Yorktown to declare victory, and, of course, Versailles to sign a treaty.
Along the way, meet the diverse cast of thinkers, leaders, soldiers and everyday men and women that made this incredible story happen.
Developed with a team of recognized leading historians and scholars, this exhibition celebrates all the figures—both well and lesser known—who shaped the United States.
This exhibition is an opportunity to share the Revolution in a fresh way that speaks to all the hearts and minds of the diverse American people today.
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 in Exhibition
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 sponsored by the Broward Public Library Foundation.
A Service of the Broward County Board of County Commissioners.
AGE GROUP: | Tweens | Teens | New Adults | Families | Everyone | Adults |
EVENT TYPE: | Exhibit |
TAGS: | America 250 |
Main Library
| Mon, Jun 08 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Tue, Jun 09 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Wed, Jun 10 | 10:00AM to 8:00PM |
| Thu, Jun 11 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Fri, Jun 12 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sat, Jun 13 | 10:00AM to 6:00PM |
| Sun, Jun 14 | Closed |

