Sunday, July 10, 2011

Visit the Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge

By Lillian McDonald


The year 2012 will mark the 100th year anniversary of Titanic's doomed voyage. The maiden voyage of this ill-fated ship has seized the curiosity of people around the world. Even a century after the Titanic went under forever below the still glacial waters, the heartbreaking tale of this exquisite vessel and its numerous passengers is one that evokes powerful feelings. The Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge, TN, is the spot where you will see memorabilia, artifacts from the ship itself, and some of the most touching stories concerning Titanic's 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 Titanic's voyage as she left her berth and proudly set sail for the seas. You are able to follow the de-boarding of Father Browne, the Jesuit priest that took the only snapshot of the Titanic with all her passengers before he got off at the second port of call, well before the fateful night. Along with these pictures, you will also discover some heart wrenching sound clippings from real survivors of the great liner's momentous journey. An audio tour lets you take in the various exhibits including items recovered from the wreckage at your own pace. The Pigeon Forge Titanic Museum contains in excess of 400 Titanic related artifacts to bring the ship and its people alive for you. A number of these were brought to the surface from the sea floor where the Titanic rests for eternity.

Celebrating the Titanic

Based on a report in The Pulse newspaper, various special activities will mark the 100th anniversary of the Titanic's 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 sad fate. It was John Joslyn who in his 1986 expedition to the sea floor, collected the authentic Titanic items that are now part of the attractions here.

A Sight Worth Seeing

The Titanic museum is indeed a sight worth seeing and once you get here, you're certain to know that a single day is just not enough to do justice to this fitting memorial to the Titanic. People who are exploring with their family members will probably be relived to know that the museum features a special Titanic for Tots offering as well. Audio tours especially designed for the kids bring the liner and its doomed journey alive in a straightforward, easy to understand approach so that they can enjoy the museum as well as you can. The ideal way to make sure that you can spend as much time as you want at this grand museum is to book rooms for a weekend beforehand.

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