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Pearl Harbor National Memorial Visitor Orientation Center Restoration Fund
Today, we stand at a critical juncture in the life of this sacred site.
Relive the Day That Changed the World.
December 7, 1941: a quiet Sunday morning that turned into one of the most defining and devastating moments in American history.
Today, millions visit the Pearl Harbor National Memorial and the USS Arizona to reflect on that “date which will live in infamy.” But for younger generations and international visitors, it can be difficult to grasp the full magnitude of what happened here.
That’s about to change — with your help.
Pacific Historic Parks is launching a bold initiative to develop and deploy an immersive Augmented Reality (AR) experience that will allow visitors to stand in the harbor and see Pearl Harbor as it was on the morning of December 7, 1941—under attack, in motion, and full of the stories that shaped our nation’s future.
We invite you to support this groundbreaking project to raise $2.8 million for the development, production, and equipment needed to launch the Pearl Harbor AR Tour—a next-generation historical experience that overlays multimedia, animation, and storytelling over the very place where history unfolded.
Help us raise $2.8 million to bring a powerful, immersive AR experience to life — one that honors history and connects generations. Your support will fund the design and production of the AR experience, the collection and digitization of survivor stories, and the historical research needed to ensure accuracy.
It will also enable on-site implementation, mobile device integration, and ongoing content updates to expand and enrich the experience for years to come.
Using a park provided smartphone by Pacific Historic Parks, visitors will be able to point their device at specific locations around Battleship Row, the USS Arizona, and the harbor itself, triggering realistic and historically accurate AR animations of:
Whether in the museum, at the USS Arizona Memorial, or along the harbor’s edge, visitors will experience a fully immersive educational journey that transforms remembrance into understanding.
Support the Pearl Harbor AR Tour Project today — and ensure that the sacrifice, courage, and legacy of December 7 are never forgotten, and always remembered as they truly were.
This augmented reality tour will:
For millions who visit Pearl Harbor each year, this experience will become a vivid portal into the past—helping them not only see what happened, but feel it.
All donors will receive an email confirmation that includes a special link to submit their Pearl Harbor Heroes Profile. Please watch your inbox for your donation confirmation and the HEROES LINK! Your confirmation email also serves as your official receipt and may be used for tax-deduction purposes.
Pearl Harbor National Memorial Visitor Orientation Center Restoration Fund
Today, we stand at a critical juncture in the life of this sacred site.
