{"id":159769,"date":"2025-09-25T15:33:06","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T15:33:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/159769\/"},"modified":"2025-09-25T15:33:06","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T15:33:06","slug":"a-new-augmented-reality-tour-of-dc-is-on-its-way-to-creating-the-citys-largest-outdoor-museum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/159769\/","title":{"rendered":"A new augmented reality tour of DC is on its way to creating the city\u2019s largest \u2018outdoor museum\u2019"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A new augmented reality tour of D.C. offers this exact type of enhanced glimpse into the history of the city\u2019s most iconic historical sites \u2014 all from the palm of your hand.<\/p>\n<p>This page contains a video which is being blocked by your ad blocker.<br \/>In order to view the video you must disable your ad blocker.<\/p>\n<p>Matt About Town: New augmented reality tour brings history to life in DC<\/p>\n<p>Imagine standing in front of the Lincoln Memorial, pointing your phone camera at the building and having additional museum exhibits that you can interact with pop up on the screen.<\/p>\n<p>A new augmented reality tour of D.C. offers this exact type of enhanced glimpse into the history of the city\u2019s most iconic historical sites \u2014 all from the palm of your hand.<\/p>\n<p>In today\u2019s episode of \u201cMatt About Town,\u201d we\u2019re walking along the mobile learning path, \u201c51 Steps to Freedom,\u201d a free app you can download on your smartphone.<\/p>\n<p>The District\u2019s 51 Steps tour is the brainchild of H.H. Leonards, a local author, philanthropist and the founder of the popular Mansion on O Street.<\/p>\n<p>The experience currently has about 30 \u201cactivations\u201d up and running along miles of city blocks with plans for many more.<\/p>\n<p>Come along as WTOP gets an early look into how this app is aiming to blend technology with real life to create the largest outdoor museum in the region. It\u2019s a novel tour that even the most seasoned of history buffs will enjoy.<\/p>\n<p>To learn more about 51 Steps, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.51stepstofreedom.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">visit their website.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Hear \u201cMatt About Town\u201d first every Tuesday and Thursday on 103.5 FM!<\/p>\n<p>If you have a story idea you\u2019d like Matt to cover,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/wtop.com\/matt-about-town\/2025\/09\/its-like-pokemon-go-augmented-reality-tour-of-dc-brings-history-to-life-on-your-phone\/mailto:matt.kaufax@wtop.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">email him<\/a>, or chat with him on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/mkaufax\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@mattabouttown_\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">TikTok<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Check out all \u201cMatt About Town\u201d episodes <a href=\"https:\/\/wtop.com\/local\/matt-about-town\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p class=\"single-page__signature bottom\">Get breaking news and daily headlines delivered to your email inbox by signing up <a href=\"https:\/\/wtop.com\/newsletter-signup\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p class=\"single-page__signature bottom\">\u00a9 2025 WTOP. 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