(Un)Known Project is proud to announce the launch of “Footprints Through Time,” an innovative augmented reality (AR) and hologram experience developed in collaboration with Collimation and MindWise. This groundbreaking project will activate four significant historical sites, including three in and around Louisville, KY, and one in South Carolina.

Public Launch: Saturday, September 21, 2024 at 11am ET at (Un)Known Project On the Banks of Freedom and In Our Elders’ Footprints public art installations along the Louisville riverwalk.

~ Bring your headphones for the best experience ~

Current Locations where you can experience Footprints Through Time:

On the Banks of Freedom and In Our Elders’ Footprints public art installations along the Louisville riverwalk between 9th and 10th St. (Driving directions below)
Frazier History Museum’s The Commonwealth: Divided We Fall exhibit

Synopsis:

As a young person, Isaac grapples with the narrative of racism in modern-day America, and embarks on a walk with his best friend Sam (played by you). To his astonishment, they are approached by Isaac’s great-great-grandmother Lula, sent to share powerful stories of enslavement and resilience.

As the environment magically transforms, you, Isaac, and Lula are immersed in history to learn profound truths and dispel the myths surrounding the Transatlantic Slave Trade. The stories come to life, vividly illustrated in the environment around you.

Isaac is shocked by the realization that America’s history is far deeper and more complex than he ever learned in school.

Collaborators: Bernheim Forest, Bridge Kids International, Frazier History Museum, Roots 101 African American Museum, Bookman Cemetery

This project was funded by a grant from the African American Cultural Heritage Action Fund of the National Trust for Historic Preservation with support from The Mellon Foundation. Additional support from Fund for the Arts.

In-Kind Contributions: Metastage, 8th Wall, Arcturus

Directions to On the Banks of Freedom and In Our Elders’ Footprints: Take Main St. west, turn right on 10th, drive past the floodwall and into the parking lot – the installation will be to the right along the river walk OR park along 10th St. You can also access it within two blocks by parking in the Science Center Parking Lot and walking west down the river walk. You can also put Kentucky Peerless Distillery in your GPS and then drive past it beyond the flood wall into the parking lot at the end of 10th St.

How to explore our AR Experience!

(Best experienced with headphones)

Open Your Camera App

Open the camera app on your smartphone.

Scan the QR Code

Point your camera at the QR code on this sign.
A link will appear on your screen.

Tap the Link

Tap the link that pops up on your screen to open the AR experience.

Accept Permissions

If prompted, allow the website to access your camera and location to fully enjoy the AR experience.

Explore!

Follow the on-screen instructions to begin exploring the AR environment.

Share your experience!

Share videos, photos and screen shots on social media and invite your friends and family to come experience it, too! Tag @unknownprojecttrail #FootprintsThroughTime

Instructions for activating Live Captions on your phone:

iPhone

Open Settings.
Tap Accessibility.
Scroll down and tap Live Captions (Hearing section)
Toggle on Live Captions to enable captions for videos and media.

Android

Open the Settings app.
Tap Accessibility.
Scroll down and tap Caption preferences.
Turn on Live Caption.