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VIDEO: Port Jefferson Village Launches Augmented Reality App
by Robert Diamond - Jun 25, 2013

Through groundbreaking technology Port Jefferson is on the forefront of launching a new app that will allow users to take a unique, historical look into areas around the Village of Port Jeffersonnarrated by local historian, Ken Brady. The augmented reality app is the result of collaborative efforts with the Port Jefferson Conservancy, President of YourPastPortal.com, John Rago, the Village of Port Jefferson, Cablevision's Optimum WiFi and Brady. Imagine if you could be transported back in time and experience a familiar place as it was 30, 50, or 100 years ago…the buildings…the people…the history. The app will feature 7 points of interest centered in Mayor Jeanne Garant Harborfront Park and will bring historical content to life. Over time, digital 'walking tours' will be added and updated giving fresh new looks at different historical and chronological points. The free mobile application available to most major devices will be the gateway into the past of Port Jefferson going back up to 100 years. You can simply install the application by going towww.portjeffportal.com and begin discovering the rich maritime history of Port Jefferson.

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