VIDEO: BURNING THE GASPEE – THEY ROWED TO REVOLUTION
This 15-minute video tells the story of the attack on the British naval vessel, Gaspee, in Rhode Island in 1772. During this time just before the American Revolution, a British minister called this event the ‘first act of war’ by the Colonists against the British Crown, about 18 months before the Boston Tea Party. The audio and visual assets used to produce this video are derived from the production of a mobile app, Burning the Gaspee VR, an immersive history experience that uses Cardboard VR.
A MOBILE APP: BURNING THE GASPEE VR
Learn about the little-known but significant historic events from Rhode Island in 1772 that ignited the cause for revolution among all the colonies:
the burning of his majesty, King George III’s vessel, Gaspee.
available for
iOS and Android.
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About the app
Take a journey along a visual timeline, and discover the story of the Burning of the Gaspee.
Step back in time to experience the events that led to the American Revolution – as if you’re there!
Use a Cardboard VR headet to immerse yourself in the story.
Experience stylized re-creations, from the 17th Century to 1776.
360-degree video re-creations put you in the center of the action.
Fifteen Chapters and dozens of collectible artifacts.
Resources for teachers
Welcome to this collection of digital materials about the Gaspee Incident. The slides below contain and refer to several resources for teachers and learners, including a 15-minute video telling of the story, links to free mobile apps for iOS and Android, lesson plans, and more.
Click the slides to advance or use the [forward] and [backward] arrows in the lower-left corner.