Titanic: The 100th Anniversary - Tours, Presentation and Dinner

Titanic: The 100^th Anniversary

Tours, Presentation and Dinner

Considered one of the worst maritime disasters in history, the sinking of the R.M.S. Titanic marks its 100^th anniversary in 2012. This once-in-a-lifetime centennial program will commence with a walking tour of the gravesites of the ship’s passengers memorialized at Laurel Hill Cemetery, where their unique stories of survival and death will be told. The tour will continue at West Laurel Hill Cemetery, where six additional Titanic passengers rest. Following the walking tours, a slide-supported presentation inside West Laurel Hill’s historic Conservatory will share some of the little known and newly discovered facts relating to this historic event of April 14, 1912. The evening will culminate with a catered, buffet-style dinner featuring courses that replicate the final meal served aboard Titanic on the evening of her demise, and accompanied by music, wine and dessert.

This program will be presented by Professor Emeritus and Resident Folklorist at Widener University, Dr. J. Joseph Edgette. It will take place on Saturday, April 21 at 3:00pm, departing from Laurel Hill Cemetery’s Gatehouse entrance at 3822 Ridge Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19132, and continuing at West Laurel Hill, 215 Belmont Avenue, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. Participants will be responsible for their own transport (2 miles) between locations. Directions will be provided. Free parking is located in both cemeteries.

The full program, including tours, presentation and dinner, will run approximately 6 hours. The cost is $75/person and $68/students + seniors. Advance registration is required. Tickets can be purchased by calling (215) 228-8200 or online at www.thelaurelhillcemetery.org.