100 Year Anniversary Of The Titanic In 2012

The year 2012 will mark the 100th year anniversary of Titanics doomed journey. The maiden trip of this ill-fated vessel has captured the curiosity of individuals around the globe. Even a hundred years after the Titanic sank forever beneath the still icy waters, the heartbreaking account of this exquisite vessel and its many passengers is one that evokes intense feelings. The Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge, TN, is the place where you can find memorabilia, artifacts from the ship itself, plus some of the most touching stories about Titanics doomed maiden voyage.

A Walk Through History

At the museum, you will have a costumed crew member leading you on a walk through of the Titanics voyage as she left her berth and proudly set sail for the seas. You'll be able to follow the de-boarding of Father Browne, the Jesuit priest that shot the only photo of the Titanic with all of her passengers before he got off at the second port of call, prior to the fateful night. In addition to these photos, you will also listen to some heart wrenching audio clippings from real survivors of the great liners historic voyage. An audio tour permits you to observe the various exhibits including items recovered from the wreckage at your own pace. The Pigeon Forge Titanic Museum houses over 400 Titanic related artifacts to bring the ship and its people alive for you. Many of those were brought to the surface from the sea floor where the Titanic remains for eternity.

Celebrating the Titanic

According to a <a href="http://chattanoogapulse.com/newsfeatures/breaking-news/titanic-museum-celebrates-100-years-of-mystery/" target="_blank">report</a> in The Pulse newspaper, various special events will mark the 100th anniversary of the Titanics voyage. The lives of all those on-board are going to be celebrated in true Titanic style. The Joslyns, who own the museum, have been closely involved with this luxury liner and its unfortunate fate. It was John Joslyn who in his 1986 expedition to the sea floor, gathered the authentic Titanic items which are now part of the attractions here.

A Sight Worth Seeing

The Titanic museum is truly a sight worth seeing and once you get here, you are sure to realize that a single day is simply not enough to do justice to this fitting memorial to the Titanic. Those who are touring with their family will be relived to know that the museum has a special Titanic for Tots offering also. Audio tours uniquely designed for children bring the liner and its doomed journey alive in a simple, easy to understand way so that they can experience the museum just as well as you can. The simplest way to ensure that you can spend as much time as you need at this remarkable museum is to book rooms for a weekend beforehand.

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