Sun, Mar 09
|Fall River
Lecture Series
Topic: Titanic Tales in Film: Hollywood Myths, Facts, and Fantasies
Time & Location
Mar 09, 2025, 5:15 PM – 6:45 PM
Fall River, 70 Water St, Fall River, MA 02721, USA
About the event
Join us as we welcome Dr. Walter Powell as he shares with us his knowledge about the Titanic.
Cost:
$5 for members
$10 for non-member
Purchase tickets in person on online here: https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/battleshipcove/items/582010/calendar/2025/03/
Timeline:
Doors open at 5:15 pm
Lecture starts at 5:30 pm
Lecture will be about an hour long.
About Dr. Walter Powell:
Dr. Walter L. Powell currently serves as a Rare Books and Manuscripts Associate for J. James Auctioneers & Appraisers in Plymouth, Massachusetts, and as a seasonal on-board guest lecturer for American Cruise Lines. He retired in the fall of 2017 as the 1st Executive Director of the General Society of Mayflower Descendants in Plymouth. Previously he worked in a variety of professional capacities, most notably for 17 years as Director of Planning and Historic Preservation for the Borough of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania, where, among many other projects, he directed the restoration of the Gettysburg Railroad Station (built 1858) and served as the historian for the National Park Service Project Team that directed the restoration of the David Wills House, where President Abraham Lincoln completed the Gettysburg Address.
Dr. Powell has been a longtime member of the Titanic Historical Society, and attended both the 75th and 100th anniversary conventions. He has lectured on the subject frequently and maintains a collection of Titanic memorabilia.
FAQ
I am a member how do I get the discount?
If you are purchasing the tickets online use your Fareharbor member ID when purchasing to get the discount. If you need assistance please email adors@battleshipcove.org or call 508-678-1100 x 106.
Where can I park?
There is limited street parking or parking at the Narrows parking lot.
Do I need a ticket?
Tickets are required but can be purchase ahead of time or in person. Keep in mind that space is limited and a sell out could happen. We will update the event if it does sell out online ahead of the lecture.
I need help purchasing my ticket who to I contact.
Please call 508-678-1100 x 106 or email adors@battleshipcove.org for assistance.
Are tickets refundable?
All ticket purchases are non-refundable and non-transferable. If you can no longer make it your ticket will be considered a donation to Battleship Cove.