The Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum commemorated Lincoln’s birthday Wednesday by officially launching Lincoln Unlocked. The digital tool gives visitors exciting new ways to explore Lincoln’s legacy, see rare items from the library’s collection and even connect with family and friends to play games.
Museum visitors can point their phones at exhibits to see historic figures spring to life. They can take themed tours to dive into the roles of women and African Americans during Lincoln’s life. And they can hear “Lincoln” deliver the Gettysburg Address or listen to a music box owned by Mary Lincoln. It’s also an accessibility aide, offering content in six languages and enriching visits for people who are Deaf or visually impaired.
Developed with Google Public Sector and leading global technology consultancy Thoughtworks, Lincoln Unlocked builds on the museum’s tradition of marrying technology and scholarship to share history in compelling new ways.
