Titanic:
The Artifact Exhibition commemorated the Centennial of RMS Titanic’s launch and
eventual sinking Tuesday, April 10 with a special candlelit vigil at Luxor
Hotel and Casino. A Titanic descendant and 185 Griffith Elementary School
students took part in the ceremony dedicated to remembering those who lost
their lives on RMS Titanic.
Recently
studying the Ship of Dreams and its ill-fated voyage across the Atlantic, the
students explored the Exhibition, reliving the story of Titanic through more
than 300 authentic artifacts. The students also wrote an essay to explain why
the story continues to resonate with people around the world today based on
Irish philosopher Jack Foster’s quote, “We are all passengers on Titanic.” One
student was selected to share her essay during the ceremony.
Following
the reading, students heard the tale of Titanic retold by Tom Goldsmith,
descendant of survivor Frank John William Goldsmith. Tom spoke about his
grandfather’s journey and experience aboard Titanic.
"RMS
Titanic, Inc. and Premier Exhibitions have provided the world with a window
into the past. They have paid the utmost attention to detail both in the
recovery of items and their preservation and display. As a descendent of a
survivor, I enjoy visiting as many of them as I can because I feel closer to my
grandfather and the stories he told me,” says Goldsmith.
In
addition, Alexandra Klingelhofer, Vice President of Collections for Premier
Exhibitions and RMS Titanic, Inc., spoke about the conservation and
preservation efforts of Titanic so that people can see and experience the
majesty and tragedy 100 years after its sinking and beyond. The ceremony ended
with a candlelit vigil and a shared moment of silence to honor those who
suffered or were lost aboard Titanic.
“The
centennial of Titanic’s sinking is a chance for people all over the world to
come together and remember those who were lost on April 15, 1912,” states
Klingelhofer. “It’s important for Titanic’s legacy to live on throughout
generations, which is why we are excited to have Griffith Elementary School
join us for the candlelit vigil.”
About
Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition
Titanic:
The Artifact Exhibition showcases authentic artifacts recovered from two and
one-half miles below the surface of the North Atlantic. Viewed by more than 20
million people worldwide, the Exhibition is among the highest attended in
history. Unique to the Exhibition at Luxor Hotel & Casino is the crown
jewel of artifacts, a 15-ton section of the Titanic’s starboard hull,
appropriately called the 'Big Piece.' Visitors can view an unopened bottle of
champagne with a 1900 vintage and more than 20 never-before-seen artifacts
including gaming chips and passenger personal papers. Walk her decks, get a
picture taken on her famed Grand Staircase, peer into her cabins and meet her
passengers and crew. This 25,0000 square foot exhibition offers a haunting and
emotional connection to the forever-altered lives of those on board the famous
ill-fated ship.
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