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History Surrounds is a free public historic-preservation event taking place at Wooldridge Square every Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. with special tours available by request. - Schedule your tour through the following link: https://calendly.com/history_surrounds_at_wooldridge_square_park
- You can also schedule at [email protected] or by calling 512-584-334.
Produced by augzoo LLC in partnership with the Austin History Center and Friends of Wooldridge Square, History Surrounds uses augmented reality, oral histories, archival materials, digital media, and 3D reconstructions to bring Austin history to life in the historic public space where much of that history unfolded.
Visitors will be able to explore stories connected to Block 101 and its legacy churches, the Woman Suffrage Movement in Austin—including Jane Y. McCallum and Minnie Fisher Cunningham—and Austin's music and cultural history, including the origins of the armadillo imagery associated with Austin's music scene.
The augmented reality experience will remain available through November 2026 and beyond, allowing visitors to continue exploring the stories of Wooldridge Square and its surrounding history. Because the experience is built on an updateable platform, additional historical content will also be incorporated as research and documentation continue.
The event is designed to bring together historic preservation, technology, civic engagement, and community history in one of Austin's historic public spaces. If you missed the live event, keep tuned for content updates. Link to mobility impaired walkthrough available here:
Event Information & Links
History Surrounds Event Page:
augzoo.com/history-surrounds
This project is supported in part by a Heritage Preservation Grant of Austin Arts, Culture, Music and Entertainment.
Event Website:
History Surrounds on augzoo
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Wooldridge Square, 800 W 6th St, Austin, TX 78701-2722, United States
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