Join us on Monday, May 15th for an exclusive preview of our new temporary exhibit, Tet and the Battle of Hue displaying historic photographs captured by Stars and Stripes photographer John Olson and 3-D tactile models and audio describing the bloodiest battle of the Tet Offensive that changed the course of the Vietnam War.
The event begins at 6:00 pm with a panel discussion and Q&A featuring John Olson and Battle of Hue veterans, Myron Harrington and A.B. Grantham, moderated by Max Lederer of the Stars and Stripes. After the program, mingle through the exhibit with the panelists to learn more from their recollections of the Vietnam War 55 years later.
Created by Tactile Images and Stars and Stripes photographer, John Olson, the exhibit, Tet and the Battle of Hue, features 10 tactile, 3-dimensional images created from original historical photographs. Embedded with touch-activated sensors that provide audio interviews with the Marines documented in the photos, the three-dimensional tactile images allow blind and low vision individuals to experience photography in a unique way.
The battle began on January 31, 1968, with intense fighting that left thousands dead and the historic city virtually destroyed. The bloodiest single battle of the Tet Offensive occurred during the battle for the city of Hue, and it was a turning point that changed the course of the Vietnam War. More than 55 years after the battle, this exhibition is a powerful presentation of imagery, audio, and interactive elements that will enable visitors to experience the personal stories of the men who endured the brutal conflict.