by Holley Owings
NCSU: Voices of The Russell School. In September, 2024, the WeGOJA and Earth Design team visited NC State University to explore the extraordinary exhibit on the historic Russell Rosenwald School in Durham, NC. The exhibit showcases cutting-edge technology, including 3D scans, virtual tours, and immersive VR experiences, which left our team thoroughly impressed. Visitors can navigate the school through 360-degree images paired with alumni interviews, providing a vivid and captivating insight into its history and significance. The exhibit also highlights the broader Rosenwald Schools program, preserving the Russell School’s legacy in an engaging, interactive way across digital platforms. Our team was blown away by how the technology allowed us to fully experience the school without physically being there. The immersive quality made it feel as though we were stepping into the space, despite it being miles away. We wanted to see firsthand how these technological innovations could enhance the storytelling and visitor engagement in museum or digital environments. Some of these traveling exhibits offer exciting opportunities for the new South Carolina Rosenwald School network, helping to extend their reach and preserve history in a truly interactive and impactful way.
