Second Life was officially launched on 23rd June 2003 and has now has reached its 12th Birthday. A range of exhibits are available to act as a showcase for what has been built by the Second Life community. A pod ride will take you on a tour and describe the exhibits you will pass.
More information on the SL Birthday celebrations over the years on Daniel Voyager’s Blog. A map of the SL12B regions created by Juliana Lethdetter (see below) is shown here…
Maps of Second Life
The Maps of Second Life Pavilion shows maps and information about the development of Second Life since its early test days…
The Maps of Second Life Pavilion is accessible while the SL12B celebrations are on via
http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/SL12B%20Wonderous/113/23/22 or at its permanent home at New Kadath Lighthouse Art Gallery, New Kadath (34, 51, 22) – http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/New%20Kadath/34/52/23. The Maps pavilion is curated by Juliana Lethdetter, a member of the Second Life Historical Society.
You might also wish to visit the Second Life Historical Museum on Phobos via http://maps.secondlife.com/secondlife/Phobos/222/168/33.
Nautilus and the Blakes Sea
Exploring the Maps, one area was devoted to the creation of the Blakes Sea area, set up to allow for sailing and flying pursuits in Second Life. There was mention of a historical map inside the cockpit of a giant abandoned boring machine… now located in the Nautilus – Mysehi region.