Historical Map and History of Ontario County provided by Library of Congress

Finger Lakes Virtual Museum

Imagine a history “museum” that is open from dawn to dusk, and is accessible throughout the entire County. Imagine the stories that can be connected— for students, researchers, and for residents and visitors who find both fun and information in getting to every corner of this “museum.”

The stories of Ontario County’s history come to life via modern technology of extended reality and QR codes. Your cell phone is the tool to tie together “what happened here” in the 1600s or 1800s or another time frame. Exciting augmented reality and multimedia experiences, collectable badges, and interactive content gives you "more of the story," then directs you to where you can visit for even more of the story.

Each historic sign, monument, cornerstone will be tied together in our literature, and for future promotional endeavors— to form a virtual “necklace” of historical stories in extended reality. Read More