In 1783, the Montgolfier brothers sent up the first occupied hot air balloon in front of thousands of witnesses in Versailles, including Queen Marie Antoinette, King Louis XVI, and Benjamin Franklin. We portray the events through the eyes of the passengers: a rooster, a duck, and a terrified sheep named Montauciel.
Other Experiences
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Visit with General George Washington
Step into the past with George Washington, father of the country. Through stories and questions, explore the hopes, choices, and challenges he faced.
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Engraver
Watch as engravers create custom inscriptions, symbols, and designs in metal objects.
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The Marquis's Spy
Step into the past with James Armistead Lafayette, Enslaved Revolutionary Spy.