Spirit of Revolution Simulation: How to Get Your Museum Involved with the 250th Commemoration

Spirit of Revolution Simulation: How to Get Your Museum Involved with the 250th Commemoration

Monday, January 22, 2024 | 1:00 PM

Amos Bull House
59 S Prospect St, Hartford, CT

Is your musueum or organization interested in getting involved with the semiquincentennial, but not sure how to get involved? Do you have collections that you would like to showcase and are looking for ways to make them publicly viewable for educators? Join Kathy Hermes of CT Explored, as well as other partner organizations, for an info session discussing the Spirit of Revolution simulation game project and how your organization can collaborate to showcase your collections within the game.

“Spirit of Revolution: The Connecticut Line Explored!” will use the digitized collections of Connecticut’s heritage and arts institutions to give those who play it an experience of the Revolutionary War. Coupled with feature articles in Connecticut Explored magazine and K-12 curriculum using TeachIt’s templates, the simulation will make well-prepared, easy-to-use resources available for teachers and parents to educate children about the Revolution. The game will offer a choice of two reading levels: Younger Readers (grades 4-8) and Older Readers (grades 9 and above). The game immerses players from Connecticut and beyond in the world of the Revolutionary War to imagine themselves as part of Continental Army’s Connecticut Line from 1775 to 1781. Players choose an identity from a mix of diverse characters and make decisions that put the fate of the revolution in their hands. The educational game includes curricula teachers and parents can use to enhance the experience. This project has been recently funded courtesy of CT Humanities. 

This informative program will be held at the Amos Bull House, 59 S Prospect Street in Hartford, at 1:00 PM. This program is free to attend, and registration is required on a first come, first served basis due to space. Refreshments will be available. Parking is limited in the lot, and metered street parking is available as well as garage parking under the library with a fee. 

This program space has been generously offered courtesy of Connecticut Landmarks.