2021 Humanities Tennessee Grant Recipient

The Friends of Dunbar Cave was named as a 2021 General Grant Recipient from Humanities Tennessee for a Virtual Cave Tour!

This project entails creating a 360-degree virtual reality film touring Dunbar Cave, making the experience available to those who are unable to participate in a traditional cave tour. A park ranger, archaeologist, and indigenous historian descended from Mississippians will guide the viewers. The tour views Mississippian dark zone cave art, stoke marks, and previously unprotected, hence vandalized, portions of the cave.

Currently, we are seeking a Public Request for Quote from filmmakers. Please, see the attachment here.

This project is funded in part by a grant from Humanities Tennessee, an independent affiliate of the National Endowment for the Humanities. The findings and conclusions of this film do not necessarily represent the views of Humanities Tennessee or of the National Endowment for the Humanities.