Try Us! Arkansas and the US – Mexican War
“Try Us” The motto of one Arkansas military company in the 2-year Mexican War conflict, is the name of this museum’s first bilingual exhibit. The war was fought as an outcome of our country’s pursuit of “Manifest Destiny” to expand its borders to the Pacific. This documentary short video features two guest curators presenting different views of the war and its impact. This interactive video kiosk created by Eidson illustrates the military aspect of the Mexican American War, as well as the social and political implications. Also within the programming are photos, text and a fun interactive game where you can be a Dragoon or a Lancer.