Wade,

Funny you should mention that -- both Jackie Almond (Popular Forest) and I
are trying to develop the same kind of outdoor interpretation.  We've heard
of some botanical gardens and arboretums trying make it work.  Perhaps we
could work together to develop this for historic sites?

Regards,
Michelle 

Curator
Hickory Hill
The historic home of Senator Thomas E. Watson.
502 Hickory Hill Drive
Thomson, GA  30824
Phone: 706.595.7777
FAX: 706.595.7177



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Subject: Hand-held interpretive devices and developers

Hello all,

Drayton Hall is interested in other institutions¹ experience with using
hand-held technologies to give visitors access to interpretation outdoors.
We have heard about some systems that broadcast information to Palm-like
devices and allow visitors to hear narration and view images, maps, and
movie clips to interpret the landscape and the layers of history the site
can offer. I have several questions for the group:

1. What museums and historic sites have used this technology effectively?

2. What hardware/software systems should we consider, and how do we contact
the appropriate companies?

3. What developers are out there who have experience with the technology and
could guide us in content development and delivery?

Thank you for any suggestions.

Wade

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