The City of Dallas announces the launch of the Freedom Trail App
DALLAS - Today, the City of Dallas Office of Arts and Culture launched the new interactive app entitled the Freedom Trail App: Deep Ellum AR. The official announcement took place at 10 a.m., Thursday, February 27, 2025 at the Deep Ellum Community Center (2528 Elm St., Suite A, Dallas, TX 75226). The event brought together city officials, cultural leaders, historians, and key stakeholders to celebrate the app’s launch and its role in expanding access to historical and artistic narratives throughout Dallas.
"We are proud to provide this educational resource for residents and visitors so they may learn more about the history of Deep Ellum as they visit,” said Office of Arts and Culture Director, Martine Elyse Philippe. “Having a free app available to remember and understand our Dallas history is important as we work together as a community to shape the present and prepare for the future.”
This augmented reality (AR) experience brings the rich history of Deep Ellum to life, teaching users the history of black culture. The app walks users through key moments and site-specific locations in Dallas’s history beginning in the 1860s through present day educating residents about the impact of slavery, the significance of Juneteenth, and its effects on Dallas. This initiative is a crucial component of the City of Dallas’s Racial Equity Plan and 2018 Dallas Cultural Plan. The strategic framework aims to help Dallas understand and address racial, ethnic, and socioeconomic disparities throughout the city.
The app can be downloaded for free by visiting the App Store and Google Play store.
About the Office of Arts and Culture (OAC):
The Office of Arts and Culture works to enhance the vitality of the city and the quality of life for all Dallas residents by creating an equitable environment wherein artists as well as arts and cultural organizations thrive; people of all ages enjoy opportunities for creative expression; and all celebrate our multicultural heritage. Our mission is to support and grow a sustainable cultural ecosystem that ensures all residents and visitors have opportunities to experience arts and culture throughout the city. dallasculture.org
###
|
