Montgomery County Uses Artificial Intelligence to Highlight Black History at Oakley Cabin
Montgomery County Uses Artificial Intelligence to Highlight Black History at Oakley Cabin
Publish Date: 2026-02-08 05:30:00
Source Domain: mocoshow.com
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Montgomery County’s Black History Month Initiative: Montgomery County is launching a Black History Month contest at the Oakley Cabin African American Museum in Brookeville involving an AI virtual interpreter named AI Shirley.
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Interactive Augmented Reality Experience: Participants are encouraged to take selfies with AI Shirley, an AI virtual interpreter, and share them on social media for a chance to win gift cards.
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Prizes and Contest Details: Winners will be awarded $25 gift cards, with a grand prize of $100. Photos should include the hashtag #SelfieWithShirley and tag @CountyCableMoCo.
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AI Shirley Features: AI Shirley is a 3D avatar that provides interactive answers to questions about the history of Oakley Cabin and the Black tenant families who lived there post-Civil War through the mid-1900s.
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AR Experiences: Augmented reality experiences, created by various partners, allow exploration of the cabin interior, placement of farm animals in the outdoor space, and viewing historical videos.
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Contest Participation and Judging: Contestants aged 13 and older must post their selfies using the hashtag #SelfieWithShirley and tag relevant accounts for eligibility. Entries are judged on creativity, AR elements, and engagement.
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Additional Recognition: There is an additional category for AR experiences featuring AI Shirley.
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Museum Accessibility and Hours: The Oakley Cabin Museum is open daily from sunrise to sunset, and visitors can access AR content by scanning QR codes with smartphones. The building will reopen for in-person tours in April on specific weekends.
