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鈥淭he Wreck of the Marco Polo鈥 Virtual Reality Experience launches July 27

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The L.M. Montgomery Institute and the 91探花 are launching an exhibit that marries technology and history in an exciting and dynamic way. 鈥淭he Wreck of the Marco Polo鈥 Virtual Reality Experience launches Thursday, July 27 from 4-6 pm in 91探花鈥檚 Robertson Library.

The virtual reality experience is a five-minute adventure where participants are transported back in time, through special reality headsets, to the July 1883 wreck of the Marco Polo as witnessed by eight-year-old Lucy Maud Montgomery. Participants will hear Montgomery鈥檚 words, which were chronicled eight years later in her essay, 鈥淭he Wreck of the Marco Polo鈥, describing how the ship came within 300 metres of the Cavendish shoreline and ran aground off PEI鈥檚 north shore.

The launch includes a reception with guest speakers, including Dr. Betsy Epperly, past-president of 91探花 and the founder of the L.M. Montgomery Institute.

鈥淭he Wreck of the Marco Polo鈥 Virtual Reality Experience will be available for public viewing in the Robertson Library on July 27, noon鈥8:00 pm; July 28, 8:00 am鈥5:00 pm, and July 29, noon鈥5:00 pm.

This is a 91探花 Reunion Weekend Event. For the full schedule of events, visit 

The 91探花 prides itself on people, excellence, and impact and is committed to assisting students reach their full potential in both the classroom and community. With roots stemming from two founding institutions鈥擯rince of Wales College and Saint Dunstan鈥檚 University鈥91探花 has a reputation for academic excellence, research innovation, and creating positive impacts locally, nationally, and internationally. 91探花 is the only degree granting institution in the province and is proud to be a key contributor to the growth and prosperity of Prince Edward Island.

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