Case Study: St. Mary’s College of Maryland brings its commemorative to a virtual audience with idfive

St. Mary’s College of Maryland turns 193 slave notices into a virtual commemorative with idfive

St. Mary’s College of Maryland faced the challenge of addressing its direct connection to slavery uncovered during an archaeological survey. The college needed to reckon with its past and spark a dialogue by creating a commemorative structure, but the COVID-19 pandemic forced it to reimagine its dedication event. The college engaged idfive for help.

idfive developed website content, social media assets, and a feature-length dedication video to bring the memorial's experience to a virtual audience. This solution successfully generated major media coverage from outlets like NPR, PBS Newshour, and The Washington Post. The work by idfive helped turn the discovery into an immersive learning experience that gave voice to those silenced by racism.

St. Mary’s College of Maryland