First Colony: Our Spanish Origins — Government House Museum & Interpretation Center
"First Colony: Our Spanish Origins," a bilingual exhibition on the first floor of Government House in St. Augustine, Florida, opened in 2013 as part of a $1.2 million renovation of the historic building, produced by the Florida Museum of Natural History and UF Historic St. Augustine, Inc. with exhibit design by HealyKohler Design.
| Venue | Government House Museum & Interpretation Center |
|---|---|
| Project type | New Exhibition |
| Status | Completed |
| Year completed | 2013 |
| Technologies | touch tables, tablets, QR codes |
Credits
| Firm | Role | Note |
|---|---|---|
| HealyKohler Design | Exhibit Design | |
| HealyKohler Design | Environmental Graphics & Wayfinding |
Description
The exhibit uses a film, touch tables, tablets, QR codes, and a create-your-own-collage feature to tell the story of St. Augustine's 1565 Spanish founding, timed to coincide with preparations for Florida's 500th anniversary of Ponce de Leon's arrival. Colonial-era finishes and installation techniques were used to minimize impact on the historic fabric of the building.