Special Events

“There were 135 children on board Titanic, with ages ranging from 9 weeks to 15 years, each with a story to tell. This is our mission for 2023, to shine a light on their young lives, to speak their names, and to honor their legacy. The iconic image of the children’s shoes serves to capture the spirit of this major event and prepare our guests for a powerful new look into Titanic’s final days though the eyes of children,”

Performance at the Titanic Museum in Pigeon Forge. Saturday, June 10th. 11am – 1pm. Anna Pettit Story. by her mother Amanda Pettit. Anna sings Arias from Operas like an Angel. What’s so special about that? Anna has severe regressive Autism.

Titanic Welcomes Special Guest. Carson Hayes, Age 11 Cello Performance. Saturday, June 10th, 12pm – 1pm. Carson Hayes is a smart, witty, creative, and loving kid. From a very young age, Carson struggled with sensory processing disorder, causing him to have many struggles with normal, daily activities.

In 2023, Titanic Museum Attractions will honor the children aboard the Titanic through “The Year of the Titanic Children” campaign, in which one element are children’s shoes on display. And with this special campaign, the Titanic Museums also wanted to find a way to give back to children in the communities which have supported them throughout the years.

11 Months to build. 56,000 LEGO® Bricks. 26ft x 5ft. A 10 year old boy from ICELAND had a dream to build the World’s Largest Titanic Model with LEGO® BRICKS. It was a daunting, 11 month undertaking with his Autism. His inspiring story has generated wide media, where he shared his story in his own words.