George washington's mount vernon
education center

Solid Light partnered with Mount Vernon to transform the core exhibition experience by blending advanced media, tactile learning, and facilitated engagement. Working alongside historians, educators, and descendant communities, the team researched and developed an inclusive interpretive approach.

Together, we addressed the challenge of telling Washington’s story in a way that includes voices traditionally marginalized in early American narratives. In collaboration with members of the League of Descendants of the Enslaved at Mount Vernon, we combined limited archival imagery, family records, and lived memory to help reconstruct their possible likenesses and stories. This careful, research‑driven process—enhanced by emerging technology—restores presence and humanity to individuals too often absent from the historical record, creating a more complete and honest understanding of America’s past.

The exhibition integrates AI‑assisted reconstructions, immersive projections, and complex media experiences to reveal a richer portrait of Washington’s world. This thoughtful, technology‑forward approach sets a new standard for how historic sites can evolve—deepening understanding while honoring the full spectrum of lived experiences that shaped the nation.