This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Arts & Entertainment

Stories Aboard the Titanic

R.J. Lindsey takes on the persona of Carr Van Anda, Managing Editor of The New York Times, in this slideshow presentation of the fateful voyage of the Titanic. Features genuine artifacts from the ship. $18.50 ticket includes continental breakfast and $5 gift certificate to use that day. Reservations begin by phone or on-line at 10:00 a.m. September 27.

On April 14, 1912 the H.M.S. Titanic struck an iceberg and sent out an S.O.S. At 1:30 a.m. Carr Van Anda, Managing Editor of the New York Times read that wireless message.  Van Anda presents a slide program telling the story of the great ship from its construction to its final hours and the newspaper's response.  He takes a look at the personal stories of various first, second, and third class passengers and the twists of fate that brought them all together.  Artifacts on display.

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?