Augmented Reality Walking Tour Of Revolutionary-Era New York Will Launch This Summer

"While Boston and Philadelphia often dominate the conversation about America's Revolution, New York was at the center of events surrounding Independence and the City's history is often overlooked. The war literally began and ended in the city, from the earliest major battle - the largest and most important of the war - to the British evacuation."

"Our goal is to correct this misunderstanding and reframe New York as the city at the heart of the American Revolution. We are thrilled to partner with Ubisoft and Sugar Creative to launch NYC Revolutionary Trail and bring history to life in a compelling, immersive and interactive way that will attract a new generation of history fans."

NYC Revolutionary Trail: Echoes of Revolution is a free, 90-minute augmented reality walking tour launching in downtown Manhattan in June 2026 to commemorate America's 250th anniversary. Developed by CUNY's Gotham Center in partnership with video game publisher Ubisoft and Sugar Creative, the tour uses mobile geolocated technology to immerse visitors in Revolutionary-era New York. Characters, ships, and streets are recreated from Ubisoft's Assassin's Creed universe. The tour begins at the Battery and ends at Federal Hall, passing through Bowling Green, Wall Street, and other historically significant sites. The initiative aims to correct historical narratives that often overlook New York's pivotal role in the American Revolution, where major battles occurred and the war effectively began and ended.

Read at New York City, NY Patch