“This guide includes a map of the president locations and two interactive experiences: a Scavenger Hunt you can complete and take back to the Visitor Center for a ‘presidential prize,’ and an Audio Tour that gives visitors the chance to fully dive into presidential history,” explained Benne. A QR code is placed in the City of Presidents Guide and is also on the plaque of each president to scan for the “all-in-one toolkit for presidential exploration.” “The audio narration for each president provides a two to three-minute history of their life and their time in office from their perspective,” said Benne. “The narration leverages various A.I. voices, matched as close as possible to the president.” One of Benne’s favorite parts of the Audio Tour is listening to the reason behind each president’s pose. “Why is Benjamin Harrison sitting on a bench feeding birds? Or Rutherford B. Hayes frozen in a brisk walk?” Benne continued, “There’s also a chance to learn some rather shocking facts, like the president who kept an alligator in The White House bathtub.”
During winter months, the presidents can be found sporting cozy gear. The community initiative aims to provide winter apparel to those who may need it—hats, gloves, scarves, even winter coats are hung from the statues. “if anyone needs warmth, it's theirs to take,” - dani benne A WARM IDEA
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