Photo courtesy of The Lights of Liberty
Lights of Liberty, a popular Philadelphia artistic attraction, closed two weeks ago in order to be rebuilt in time for the summer of 2012.
The lights of liberty show is a digital outdoor show where visitors can experience the story of America’s birth. It combines elements of independence mall with cutting-edge technology for a breathtaking nighttime walk through our nation’s past.
The outdoor show, witch is held during the summer months, is 15 minutes long and uses 3-D film unlike anything that has ever been seen before.
“The lights of Liberty are very important in the city of Philadelphia,” said Rondayah Taylor, director of the attraction on Independence mall.
“When looking at the lights and all of the colors and hues, people are reminded of their culture,” Taylor said.
Taylor said when the show re-opens in 2012 it will be even more breathtaking. In addition to re-imaging, there will be new pictures all around the building, and for the new lights, visitors will need 3-D glasses to check it out.
She also said the show will include more black historical figures, who were often times left out in the telling of this nation’s history.
A visit to the site showed some world famous painters and artist examining features of the attraction. The few people milling around all seemed to want to know more about the attraction as well.
Faces of some of our nations founders such as George Washington is on display. As for more black historical figures, Taylor said the show will include the likes of Martin Luther King and Harriet Tubman.
If you’re visiting Philadelphia in 2012 the lights of liberty show should be high on your list of things to see or things to do.
