Apr 15, 2025
Historical Markers Reimagined: The Finger Lakes Virtual Museum Story
- Discover Innovative Public History Tools – Learn how emerging digital platforms can transform traditional historical markers into immersive, interactive experiences.
- Get Inspired by a Local-to-Global Model – See how Ontario County’s virtual museum bridges local heritage with global accessibility, offering a blueprint for other regions.
- See how RIT and STQRY worked alongside Ontario County to create and deploy their virtual museum.
Key takeaways:
- Understanding the process behind creating a virtual museum—from concept and community engagement to content curation and platform development.
- Strategies for digitizing and interpreting historical markers in ways that enhance accessibility, engagement, and educational impact.
- Inspiration to apply digital storytelling tools to preserve and promote local history within their own organizations or communities.
About Kyle
Kyle Pierce is the Director of Sales at STQRY, a leading platform for digital storytelling and cultural engagement. Since joining the company in 2014, Kyle has played a key role in helping museums, historic sites, and cultural institutions around the world connect with audiences through innovative digital experiences. With over a decade of experience in the cultural tech space, he is passionate about empowering organizations to share their stories in more accessible, interactive, and meaningful ways.
About STQRY
STQRY provides world-class digital solutions for destinations with stories to share—connecting people, places, and stories. Harness the power of technology to help visitors engage deeper, explore further, and discover more through mobile apps, audio guides, interactive kiosks and much more.