Titanic Summer Line Up

Summer is off to a great start. Did you hear that our Titanic Museum Attractions are the only 2 places in the United States that you can see the Iconic Titanic Violin of the late Wallace Hartley? This is your only chance. The violin is at the Titanic in Pigeon Forge now and will stay there until July 27, 2013. It will then travel to Branson, Mo. where it will be shown at the Titanic in Branson from August 1 through the 15th. This is a once in a lifetime limited opportunity! I highly recommend a visit. Call us at 800-381-7670.

On a personal note, summer began 1 week ago and we have already swam at the lake, boys went fishing one morning, went go-carting at the Tracks, had 4 or 5 slumber parties (I lost count),  and now we are getting ready for our best friends from Houston, Texas to come visit the second week in June. Is anyone else as busy as I am???

Also, we have been shopping for a boat again. Every year we get the fever and this coming Father's Day weekend, the Titanic Branson will again host the Father's Day Bass Pro Boat show in the parking lot. I will be bringing my husband to the event. We'll see...we can't decide if we want a Tahoe fish and ski or a pontoon boat. All we know is that we want to spend all of our free time at the lake. Boating, fishing, skiing, tubing, swimming, being at the lake - our favorite summer activities.

Write in and let me know what your favorite summer activities are. I'd love to hear from you!

See you at the Titanic!
Chief Purser
Erin Wicker

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The Holy Grail of all Titanic Artifacts is on Display Now at the Titanic Museum Attraction

When I first found out that Wallace Hartley's Titanic violin was found and that we would be the only museum in the United States to display this important part of history, I became overwhelmed with emotions. After all, this is the Holy Grail of Titanic artifacts. As you all know, last year, the Titanic turned 100 years old. Our Titanic Museum Attractions put on memorial tributes portraying the utmost respect to the passengers and crew who sailed the great ship 100 years ago. I felt honored to be a part of this tribute and felt it was a once in a lifetime event for me. Now, in 2013, we become part of Titanic History again as this Long Lost Titanic Violin has finally resurfaced 101 years later. Wow.

Wallace Hartley was Titanic's BandMaster, experiencing the height of his career when he boarded Titanic. He was engaged to his fiancee, Maria Robinson, and was hesitant to take the job, but decided it was a wonderful career opportunity. When Titanic hit the iceberg and began to sink, Hartley and his musical crew decided to meet their fate, standing on the decks of the ship playing their beautiful music. Survivors reported that the band played until the bitter end. In my mind, Wallace Hartley is a hero.

Now, 101 years later, the Titanic Museum Attraction has been chosen to display the Long Lost

Titanic Violin for the world to see before it is auctioned off at the Aldridge Auction house in England this fall. Each of you who visits the Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge, Tn from now until July 27, or the Titanic Museum Attraction in Branson, Mo. from August 1 - 15, 2013, will become part of this amazing discovery in Titanic history. I invite you all to share this with your friends and families this summer and help us continue to pay tribute to the Mighty Titanic and the brave soles who sailed her.

Signing Off for Now,

Chief Purser
Erin Wicker
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"Titanic" Tribute to Mothers

According to wikipedia, "Mother's Day is a celebration honoring mothers and motherhood, maternal bonds, and the influence of mothers in society." When I think about what it means to be a mom, the following words come to my mind - strong, loving, caring, helpful, beautiful, smart, trustworthy. I hope that I portray these characteristics on a daily basis with my children.

I will tell you that I have already received my mother's day gift. Last night, while tucking my littlest one into bed, I was blessed with the following speech....
"Mom, I just wanted to tell you that you are the best mom in the whole entire world. Thank you for taking care of me when I am sick and snuggling me every night. Thank you for helping me with my homework, cooking me yummy dinners, and always smiling so pretty. I am so thankful for you."

This very gesture made my day, month, year, world. Have you ever heard the saying, "being a mother is a thankless job"? I truly despise that confession. I believe that you will have what you say and I will never say that! I am Mom that is truly blessed beyond measure!

Robert Spedden with him Mother and Father

I often think about what it must have been like to be a mother on the Titanic during the sinking. How would I have acted in that moment of panic? I know my first priority would have been to latch on to my children and save their lives no matter the cost. I think I would have remained calm until I knew we were safe...then I would have gone crazy after the fact. There are many heroic stories about mothers who saved their children and got them safely onto lifeboats.  I would like to take a moment to honor them and their heroism. They should never be forgotten.

What will you do this Mother's Day to honor your mom? We are offering a special on Exclusive Titanic jewelry on our website in honor of all mothers. All Mothers love jewelry. And...Coming from a mom, I think the most meaningful gift is to just recognize what a blessing moms are to this country, world, universe. Surprise your mom this Mother's Day with a special phone call to tell her just how thankful you are for her. She will be forever grateful.

Purchase Titanic Jewelry for Mother's Day Here.

With love on Mother's Day,

Chief Purser
Titanic Museum Attraction
Erin Wicker

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Titanic Pigeon Forge Author Book Signings

This summer, the Titanic Museum Attraction is putting together an incredible line up of Titanic Authors for a book signing extravaganza. Visit us in Pigeon Forge, Tn. during the months of June - August and you might meet a famous Titanic author!

Here is a list of all of the Titanic authors that are coming to the ship in Pigeon Forge, Tn. and the dates that they will be signing their literature. Bring your children and be inspired.

Author Book Signing 

Mary Ann Whitley, Ohio Tales of Titanic  

When: 

Saturday, June 8th through Sunday, June 9th, 2013
10:00am - 5:00pm 

 

Author Book Signing
Ken Rossignol, Titanic 1912

When:
Monday, June 24th through Tuesday, July 2nd, 2013
10:00am - 5:00pm 

Author Book Signing
Bianca Turetsky,
The Time Traveling Fashionista of the Titanic

When:
Thursday, July 4th - Saturday, July 6th. 10:00am - 5:00pm.
Sunday, July 7th. 10am - 12pm.

Author Book Signing
Bruce Caplan, The Sinking of Titanic

When:
Saturday, July 29th through Sunday, August 10th, 2013.







We have a Titanic Museum Attraction in Branson, Mo too. If you would like a list of the Titanic Author Book Signings for that location, Click Here.

 For more up to date event information, please join us on facebook. You might be able to speak to the authors here too. ;)

Hope to see you there!


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Exclusive! Titanic Pigeon Forge Princess Tea Party -Saturday, April 27, 2013!

Don't miss our Exclusive! Titanic Pigeon Forge Princess Tea Party on Saturday, April 27, 2013! 

Tea Time aboard Titanic was a major event in 1912 and it will be for your young lady attending a special tea/mini-manner party at the Titanic Museum Attraction. 

 

Back by Popular Demand, The Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge, Tn. is hosting it's second very special Titanic Princess Tea Party in honor of all of the young ladies of Tennessee  Saturday, April 27th. Experience a time-honored ritual in gracious living.  Mini-manner lessons will be taught by Titanic’s First Class Maid Jamie.  Each princess will also learn etiquette, proper table settings and service skills while enjoying finger sandwiches and cookies.  All followed by a tour of the Titanic Museum.

• Experience a time-honored ritual in gracious living, mini-manner lessons taught by First Class Maid Jamie
• Etiquitte, proper table setting and serving skills
• Classic finger sandwitches and cookies
• Includes entry into the Titanic Museum Attraction
• Commemorative Titanic Patch

  

$23.50 Child
(Ages 5-15)
$27.50 Adult
Prices include Tax, Tea Party & Admission to the Museum.

Reservations are required. Please call 800-381-7670. Hurry.
Seating is limited for this very popular Titanic Signature Event.

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Titanic PIGEON FORGE Authors' Week - April 1-7

Here is a list of all of the Authors that will YOU WILL MEET at the Titanic Pigeon Forge Authors' Week event on April 1-7, 2013 in Pigeon Forge, Tn.



Lee W. Merideth:    

1912 Facts about Titanic and an updated companion book, Titanic Names: A Complete List of the Passengers and Crew, (Titanic Centennial Edition.)

Both books explore fascinating lesser-known facts about the ship, from her creation, the passengers, crew, the sinking, her discovery and salvage operations.  After 100 years, significant questions remain.  Answers to these and hundreds of other obscure facts are presented in these two, easy-to-read volumes.

Lee Merideth is a long-time Titanic historian and the author of several Civil War  

reference books. Purchase Here

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Bruce M. Caplan                    The Sinking of the Titanic -1912 Survivor Accounts.

Logan Marshall’s original 1912 classic, abridged and edited by Bruce M. Caplan.

Also available on CD

Logan Marshallinterviewed the survivors in the immediate aftermath of the disaster.  Their raw testimonies fill the pages of this book with unflinching honesty and drama.  It is well establish in Titanicliterary circles as “the must have book” in every Titanic enthusiast’s library.

Bruce M. Caplan took the original work and edited and abridged the book to include new information.  Today, he is much sought-after public speaker and is considered a premier Titanic expert.  Business man and author, Caplan resides in Washington state with his wife Esther. 

Purchase Here

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Tammy Knox:

  Trapped on the Titanicis a work of children’s historical fiction set in 2012 but hauntingly played out in 1912 aboard Titanic. This mystery thriller begins when Callie, an impressionable eight-grader, visits a Titanic museum attraction and is suddenly engulfed in a scary 100-year-old mystery. An old photograph of a crying young girl (who looks exactly like Callie) triggers the action that exposes family secrets, spooky encounters, ghosts of her family’s past and espionage.

Tammy S. Knoxgrew up with a vivid imagination and developed a love of history and writing early on. The characters and events of her stories are drawn from her family, world travel experiences and a deep curiosity of the world around her. Knox is a married   stay-at-home mom and home-schools her daughters. Purchase Here

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Ken Rossignol: 

Titanic 1912 – The Original News Stories

News gathering in 1912, not unlike today, often jumped-the-gun before all of the facts were known.  Titanic 1912  takes a hard look at the original newspaper coverage of the disaster and sorts out the true facts from the gross exaggerations that appeared in newspapers, worldwide.   This book provides a unique look-back into 1912 news reporting  by a renowned, 21^stcentury journalist     

After covering hard news for 22 years, Ken Rossignol has been devoting full time to writing and is a sought-after, international maritime history speaker.   Purchase Here

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Daniel Butler : 

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The Other Side of the Night & Unsinkable

Two Titanic books that explore the epic story from dramatically different perspectives.

The Other Side of the Night – The Carpathia, the Californian, and the Night Titanic Was Lost.  While Titanic was sinking,, there was another amazing drama being played out on the decks of two other ships, one 58 miles distant from Titanic,the other barely 10 miles away.  Captains on both ships knew Titanic was doomed  but  only one would take his ship into dangerous waters to answer the call for help, while the other would decide the risk was too great, and sailed away. This book reveals what actually happened aboard the Titanic, the Carpathia and the Californian.

Unsinkable – The Full Story of the RMS Titanic explores every facet of the Titanic’s history, from her conception to her fateful collision to salvage attempts. The author presents a contemporary view of the crew and the passengers aboard, providing a fresh look at this incredible story. “The best treatment of the unlucky liner’s saga since Walter Lord’s A Night to Remember.”  - Washington Times

Daniel Allen Butlerbrings more than 30 years of research to shed new light on the tragedy. His is a military historian and internationally recognize authority on maritime subjects.  He lives in Los Angeles. Purchase Here

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Yvonne Lehman: 

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Hearts That Surviveis a Titanic love story that spans generations.  It’s the tangled tale of a young railroad heiress and a toy train maker who take their wedding vows at sea on Titanic’s Grand Staircase. In their quest for happiness, their love affair goes beyond the barriers of 1912 society - and there’s a price to pay. On the night of the sinking, their fate was in the hands of God as they clung to the hope that their love was more powerful than pain and loss.

Yvonne Lehman is the award-winning author of 48 novels including mainstream, inspirational romance.  She is founder of the Blue Ridge Christian Writers Conference.

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Allan Wolf :                                            The Watch that Ends the Night

                                    Voices from the TITANIC

On Sunday, April 14, 1912 the RMS Titanic, the largest and most luxurious ship in the world is 1,400 miles out to sea. More than 2,000 men, women and children are on board, each with a story to tell. The voices in this unique recreation of the disaster span classes and stations, from first-class millionaire John Jacob Astor to Margaret (“the unsinkable Molly”) Brown to Captain E.J. Smith; from the lookout and wireless men to a young boy in search of dragons and a gambler in search of fools with money to lose.

This fascinating novel offers a breathtaking, intimate look into the lives of passengers and crew, told with astounding emotional power.

Allan Wolf, an expert poet and storyteller is the author of the award-winning New Found Land: Lewis and Clark’s Voyage of Discovery and the young adult novel Zane’s Trace.

He lives in Asheville, North Carolina. Purchase Here

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Luke Copas                                              Facts for Kids About the Titanic

In 2010, ten-year-old Luke Copas of Kodak, Tennessee, presented a small manuscript he had written about the RMS Titanic to Mary Kellogg Joslyn, co-owner of the Titanic Museum Attraction in Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. It was a child’s encyclopedia of all things Titanic, drawn from research, reality and a boy’s vivid imagination. “He has an amazing talent,” Kellogg-Joslyn said. Unbeknownst to him, she made a few calls and landed him a book deal!

Luke Copas was a fourth grader at Northern Primary School in Kodak, Tenn. when he assembled his carefully researched notes and wrote a book aboutTitanic for a child authors’ conference.  One year later, his book was published.  The positive response has encouraged young Luke to pursue a writing career. Purchase Here

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Julie Hedgepeth Williams                                  A Rare TITANIC Family

                                                                            The Caldwell Story of Survival

This is the dramatic true story of Titanic survivors, Albert and Sylvia Caldwell as told to Julie Williams by her great-uncle, Albert Caldwell.

On the day of their wedding in 1909, Albert and Sylvia, idealistic young Presbyterian missionaries from the American Midwest, set out to Siam (now Thailand), eager to serve God and see the world – but things went terribly wrong and in 1912 they had to flee Siam with their 10-month-old son, Alden.  Their adventures back to the States had stretched half-way around the world by the time they reached Titanic. Five days later their faith was tested as never before.

Julie Williams – After working as a journalist in North Caroline, she received a master’s and PhD from the University of Alabama and is the past president of the American Journalism Historians Association. She and her husband, Evan have two sons. Purchase Here

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June Hall McCash                                         A Titanic Love Story

A Titanic Love Storytraces the life of Isidor and Ida Straus, both German and Jewish immigrants, Civil War survivors and wealthy owners of Macy’s Department Store in New York City. The two were soul mates who were committed to the welfare of their family, their city, their country and to those less fortunate than themselves. They were inseparable, even when faced with certain death aboard Titanic.  The historical significance of their lives illuminates the pages of this new biographical study.

June Hall McCashis the author, co-author, or editor of nonfiction works and a historical novel, for which she won the 2011 Georgia Author of the Year Award. She divides her time between Murfreesboro, Tenn., and Jekyll Island, Georgia. Purchase Here

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Kristen Iversen   Molly Brown:Unraveling the Myth – The True Life Story of the Titanic’s Most Famous Survivor

When Margaret Tobin Brown arrived in New York City after her perilous night in Titanic’s Lifeboat Six, a legend was born. With fame she became “The Unsinkable Molly Brown,” but in the process her life story was distorted beyond recognition.  Kristen Iversen sets the record straight in the first in-depth biography of this American icon.

Kristen Iversengrew up in Colorado and holds a Ph.D in English and has taught at universities around the country and is an honored author of creative non-fiction books. Purchase Here

Have a question or want to purchase tickets to this event? Please visit our website at http://www.titanicpigeonforge.com or call 800-381-7670.

Please join us on facebook. Click Here. 

Hope to see you there!


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Titanic BRANSON Spring Break Events

 
Want to know what's new for Spring Break at the Titanic Museum Attraction in Branson, Mo. ? Here is a run down of what you will discover when you visit us this March 2013.

1. New Children's Gallery -  

Discover the 133 Children's Stories of Titanic
The First and Only World Tribute to Titanic’s Littlest Heroes
Now Open!

The RMS Titanic sailed with 2,208 people on board – 133 of them were children. These were Titanic’s littlest heroes. What they saw, heard and felt from the moment they boarded the ship has been documented and visualized for the first time anywhere by the Titanic Museum Attractions in Branson, Missouri and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee. This year-long, exclusive exhibit is a celebration of The Children of Titanic whose bravery, innocence and faith can be an inspiration to us all.

2.  Irish Month at Titanic Museum Attraction

Entire Month of March 2013

Sure and begorrah, 'tis a great day to be Irish. This popular month-long annual event brings out the Irish in everyone who comes aboard. Music, singing, dancing, tall tales and Gaelic humor will rock the boar in joyous celebration of the men, women and the country that gave birth to Titanic.









3. Homeschool Month

 

Titanic Honors Homeschool Students
Homeschool Months: Now through April 2013

Special Home School Rate on Selected Dates. Reservations Required. Call 800-381-7670.

Use the 'ship' as a classroom! Students can learn life lessons, along with traditional education in History, Science, Geography, language arts, and Social Studies.

< Click HERE for our Educational Curriculum to
incorporate in your Titanic Learning. >

4.  NEW! Titanic Authors' Week

TITANIC BRANSON: March 18th-24th, 2013

TITANIC PIGEON FORGE: April 1st-7th, 2013

For the first time, SIX celebrated authors of Titanic historical books and novels will make their public appearances together on Monday, March 18th through Sunday March 24th, from 10am – 5pm at the Titanic Museum Attraction’s First Annual Book Signing Fair in Branson, MO.

There have been hundreds of Titanic books written about the legendary Titanic - books written from every possible perspective. Now, all Titanic fans and followers will have the opportunity to meet and interact with authors of many of these remarkable books during this unprecedented, 6-day book signing event.

Each author will have their own area INSIDE the museum where visitors can engage them in their favorite subject – Titanic.

***Books purchased at the Fair will entitle the buyer to a future comp visit to the Titanic Museum Attraction!

***Please note: Only ONE COMP Ticket PER Person PER Purchase so if you purchase five books, you still only receive ONE comp ticket good until February 28, 2014. 

For more information, please visit our website at www.titanicbranson.com or call 800-381-7670.  

Did you know that you can fly Southwest Airlines to get to us starting March 9? Go to www.FlyBranson.com to search for airfare.

Our ship won't set sail like Titanic II, but it is 1st Class, Interactive, Full of History, and easily accessible by land or air.

"The most lavish monument to the sea's most famous disaster." - USA Today

Come see us! 


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