The Hastings Museum is thrilled to announce an exciting collaboration with the Nebraska Commission for the Blind and Visually Impaired (NCBVI) and Tactile Images, a subsidiary of 3DPhotoWorks LLC, to bring a transformative tactile exhibition entitled Tet and the Battle of Hue, to our community March 24  through May 25. This partnership marks a significant milestone in enhancing accessibility, empowerment, and inclusivity for individuals with diverse
abilities in Nebraska.

Tet and the Battle of Hue tells the story of the bloodiest battle of the Tet Offensive from the perspective of those who fought it.

A little over fifty years ago, the North Vietnamese army launched what is now known as the Tet Offensive, consisting of more than 100 surprise attacks across South Vietnam. This exhibit features historic combat photographs of the U.S. Marines who fought in the Battle of Hue, a pivotal battle during this period of the Vietnam War. Through powerful imagery and multisensory tools, visitors can experience the personal stories of how the conflict-affected and shaped the lives of these American soldiers.

This exhibit provides transformative experiences for the visually impaired through innovative tactile printing techniques, offering tactile exploration of visual and graphic materials accompanied by braille text, and audio narratives. With a focus on accessibility, empowerment, and inclusivity, Tactile Images is committed to making knowledge and experiences accessible to all.  This collaboration aims to enrich lives, promote critical skills acquisition, and foster independence through accessible, engaging exhibitions.

The partnership with Tactile Images and NCBVI underscores the Hastings Museum’s commitment to accessibility and community enrichment. By hosting this traveling tactile exhibition, we are creating a more inclusive environment for individuals with diverse abilities, allowing them to explore, learn, and engage with art, science, history, and technology in new and exciting ways.