Introducing a NEW experience now offered at Meadow Croft!
The
Meadow Croft Estate, managed by the Bayport-Blue Point Heritage
Association, introduces an Augmented Reality (AR) tour starting in the
Fall of 2023. This unique experience is accessible via the TRAR™ app on
both Android and Apple devices. This allows visitors to engage with 3D
AR models of the Roosevelt family, including former President Theodore
Roosevelt.
This technology was developed by 360XR™, a
startup company specializing in historical AR and Virtual Reality (VR).
Amazingly, this technology makes history tangible. Visitors use the app
to interact with 3D versions of the Roosevelts, who guide them through
the Estates landmarks. There are five main scenes, with each stationed
at specific spots on the grounds of Meadow Croft, marked for easy
identification.
At the beginning, John Ellis Roosevelt
welcomes visitors, recounting the times his cousin, President Theodore
Roosevelt visited Meadow Croft. The AR figures of Teddy, John, and
Nannie Roosevelt, positioned as they would have been over a century ago,
narrate tales of their experiences within the very estate visitors now
explore. Teddy Roosevelt delves into the history and architecture of
Meadow Croft, and his voice, carefully modeled after renowned
impersonator Joe Wiegand, adds authenticity.
The AR
tour takes guests through various stops: Teddy discussing his affinity
for Meadow Croft, John reminiscing about his father, Robert Barnwell
Roosevelt, their adventures, and finally, Nannie detailing Teddy's local
excursions using the family’s car, leading to tales of the Roosevelts
participation in motor car races.
The Bayport Blue
Point Heritage Association and the Meadow Croft Estate express
enthusiasm about their partnership with the TRAR™ project. Mary Bailey,
President of the BBPHA, emphasized the advantage of collaboration
between different Roosevelt sites via the Digital Tapestry platform.
This venture is funded by the Robert David Lion Gardiner Foundation and
seeks to enhance engagement at Long Islands historical venues. The
Digital Tapestry™ initiative features over 60 AR experiences across 11
Long Island locations, each providing a unique insight into significant
events and encouraging visitors to explore further.
To
immerse yourself in the TRAR™ experience at Meadow Croft Estate,
download the app from your device’s store, visit the grounds, and let
the Roosevelts guide you through history.
