Mulberry Row, the industrial hub of Jefferson’s 5,000-acre agricultural enterprise, was populated with more than 33 dwellings, workshops, and storehouses between 1770 and 1831. Today almost none of these structures remain. As visitors walk the grounds, the ‘Slavery at Monticello’ app tells the stories of the people who lived and worked at the industrial hub of Thomas Jefferson’s agricultural enterprise.
Thomas Jefferson Foundation
Slavery at Monticello
The mobile app gives users an interactive look at Monticello's history
Project Overview
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An App Built To Encourage On-site Exploration
App users—whether on or off-site—can browse historical objects, photographs, letters, and stories that bring the community and its residents to life. Each object and letter is enhanced with video, annotations, and narration. The app also includes exclusive video interviews with living descendants of Jefferson’s slaves, offering first-hand insight into the lasting impact of slavery in America.
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When passing the ruins of the forge, visitors are greeted with the sounds and stories of forge workers.
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Location Awareness
For visitors to this important historic site, the app is designed to enhance exploration. The app’s advanced location-awareness features offer users content related to their location as they tour Mulberry Row. Using iBeacons and Monticello’s enhanced outdoor WiFi network, the app is geo-specific within a few feet of the user’s location.
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An interactive map helps users locate nearby points of interest and find amenities throughout Monticello’s grounds.
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In the world of teacher miracles, this app is right up near the top of the miracle list. It will benefit my students immensely.