BRANSON BULLETIN

THE FUN NEVER STOPS IN BRANSON!

MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND

Numerous events are held in Branson for Memorial Day weekend, the official kickoff to summer and the 2022 travel season. Whether you choose fireworks at Top of the Rock or a family gathering at Silver Dollar City, there is something for everyone. See the Summer Concert Series kick-off at Branson Landing with Bad Mojo & Jason Pritchett performing May 28, 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. in front of the fountains. And it is opening weekend at White Water where your family can enjoy the high tide of the 500,000-gallon Surf’s Up wave pool, float away on the Aloha River or splash with the little ones in Coconut Cove. Remember to pause and reflect on just how significant the sacrifices of our American heroes truly are.

VETERANS MEMORIAL MUSEUM — Here you will be reminded of the ultimate sacrifices that have been made by our fellow Americans over the last century. As you wander the great halls of the museum, you’ll be captivated by the stories of these men and women who gave so much. The museum is filled with a collection of wartime exhibits covering the heights and depths of human experience. In addition to war-time memorabilia dating back to World War I, the museum’s walls are lined with every known name of the fallen over the past 100 years. Open Mon.-Sat., 9 am - 5 pm; 10 am - 5 pm on Sun. And you’ll find peace and serenity in the Veterans Memorial Garden on W. 76 Country Blvd. Beautiful sculptures and floral displays honoring each soldiers’ willingness to serve. Open 24/7.

DIVE INTO THE HISTORY OF TITANIC — In 1987, John Joslyn, owner of the Titanic Museum Attraction, embarked on the adventure of a lifetime. Two years earlier, the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institute in Massachusetts had discovered Titanic resting on the ocean floor. And soon Joslyn co-led a $6 million expedition to the site of the sinking. The mission was to explore the wreckage, retrieve artifacts and film the broken remains. The team spent 44 days at sea and the expedition dove to the site 32 times in an amazing $20 million submersible. They returned with hundreds of hours of haunting ghost-like images that formed the framework of “Return to Titanic… Live!” a two-hour television special that became the second highest rated live TV documentary ever. After 35 years Titanic remains Joslyn’s magnificent obsession. You can learn all about the ship and the 2,208 passengers and crew aboard its tragic maiden voyage. It started with a TV show and became the permanent Titanic Museum Attraction on W. 76 Country Blvd. in Branson, Mo.