The American Revolution Experience
The Kentucky Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution is hosting a new traveling exhibit in partnership with the American Battlefield Trust. See it November 6 - 21, 2024, at the Thomas D. Clark Center for Kentucky History.
The American Revolution Experience invites visitors to consider the choice faced by members of the revolutionary generation as tensions mounted in the 1770s: Would these ordinary citizens risk their lives and livelihoods in pursuit of liberty? Or would they remain loyal subjects of the British crown, coming into conflict with neighbors and family? What would you choose?
The American Revolution Experience launched online in its first digital-only iteration during the summer of 2022 to rapid acclaim and received a Bronze Award in the Education, Art, & Culture division of the second annual Anthem Awards, an initiative of the Webby Awards celebrating purpose and mission-driven work. It was also a finalist in the “People’s Choice” category of the Webbys themselves.
The traveling exhibit includes 12 panels highlighting thematic connections between profiled individuals and three interactive kiosks that connect to the full digital biographies, provide documentary context on the Revolutionary War, and offer information on how to visit the places tied to these individuals today. The American Revolution Experience features custom illustrations by South Carolina-based artist Dale Watson, both online and on-site. The exhibit also draws from documents and objects in DAR’s collection and the Trust’s industry-leading digital interpretation resources.