The Lockkeeper’s House

The Lockkeeper’s House is the oldest structure on the National Mall and has witnessed centuries of change surrounding the C&O Canal, which once ran through Washington, DC. Following the building’s restoration, the Trivium team created a new immersive interactive experience that brings the history of the house and its surroundings to life.

Told through the perspective of the house itself, the experience features a film projected onto the historic stone walls, immersing visitors in its story. Interactive tablets invite guests to explore key historic locations, events, and people at their own pace. Original illustrations covering the windows depict scenes from the past, offering glimpses into the moments the house once witnessed.

Trivium also developed an accessibility-focused experience featuring a tactile model of the Lockkeeper’s House as it appeared in 1837, touchable maps illustrating changes in the surrounding landscape, tactile navigation pads with audio descriptions, and an audio-described tour.