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Homestead National Park considers virtual reality exhibits

Homestead national Monument in fieldBEATRICE, Neb. (AP) — Visitors to the Homestead National Monument in southeast Nebraska might one day learn about the challenges pioneers faced by donning virtual reality glasses to tour an exhibit. Officials are considering developing high-tech exhibits at the park, but it’s not yet clear which ideas will end up in the long-term plans officials are developing.

Park Superintendent Mark Engler led the community meeting last week about the plans.

Engler says he’s intrigued by the idea of using a virtual reality presentation in a one-room school house at the park to help connect with younger visitors.

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