STORIES OF STRENGTH & RESILIENCE...
KENTUCKY BLACK TRAILBLAZERS is a first-of-its-kind, immersive experience that tells the stories of several influential Black Kentuckians.
Using cutting-edge augmented reality technology, history is brought to life in an engaging, educational, and interactive way. From renowned activists to unsung heroes, this experience showcases the diverse narratives that have shaped Kentucky’s cultural landscape and beyond.
In other words, you’ve never experienced history like this.
They Have A Story To Tell
Oliver Lewis, the jockey who won the first Kentucky Derby, riding Aristides.
Margaret “Ma” Collier, the first Black service club hostess at Ft. Knox and who fought for racial equality in the military.
Margaret “Ma” Collier, the first Black service club hostess at Ft. Knox and who fought for racial equality in the military.
Henry Bibb, who escaped slavery, established Ontario’s Voice of the Fugitive newspaper, and fought for equality alongside Frederick Douglas.
The Harlem Hellfighters, a Black infantry group who battled on the front lines of World War I, while also fighting racial discrimination.
The Harlem Hellfighters, a Black infantry group who battled on the front lines of World War I, while also fighting racial discrimination.
Mattie Owens, an influential school teacher who pioneered Black education and taught grades 1 – 8 in a single room.
Hear 19 Stories of Strength, Courage & Resilience
HOW IT WORKS...
Augmented reality (AR) is a technology that superimposes digital content such as images, videos, and animations into the real world, creating a unique and interactive user experience.
By leveraging AR, Kentucky Black Trailblazers transports you to the life and times of each of the 19 featured stories, allowing you to interact with the legacies in a whole new dimension.
To get started, scan the QR code with your cell phone at each experience to launch the augmented reality scene.