It's been such a busy week that I haven't had a chance to recap our tour in Second Life of "the Road to Deadwood" on Monday, April 4th. The sim that replicates a Colorado mining town from the late 19th Century provides a realistic glimpse into the lifes and times of the inhabitants. A group of students and friends met in the Senate in VCARA (Virtual Center for Archives and Records Administration) to learn about the sim from resident Martha Jane Cannary Burke, better known as Calamity Jane. The group then teleported to the sim and were greeted by co-owner Caed Aldwych. Visitors were required to wear appropriate garb and had the opportunity to shop for items in the general store and pan for gold in a creek near the town. What fun! If you are interested in learning more about what's behind "the Road to Deadwood," plan to attend the VCARA Conference on May 24th in Second Life. Caed Aldwych is one of the two keynote speakers. Poster presentations follow the speakers and provide glimpses into lives and times of others. Watch for a futrue blog post about the conference. But in the meantime, visit their website to read more about "the Road to Deadwood"
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