Events

Gala at Graceland - Tuesday, November 16, 2010

In 1957, Elvis bought Graceland for $102,000 after it became apparent that the Presleys needed more privacy and security than what their previous home could provide.   Visitors to Graceland will experience more than just a tour of Elvis Presley's mansion.  Following is a brief overview: 

The Mansion:

The mansion tour is audio guided through the living room, music room, Elvis's parents' bedroom, the dining room, kitchen, TV room, poolroom, the famous Jungle Room, as well as the annex of the main house, Elvis' racquetball building, original business office, and trophy building. The mansion tour ends with a visit to the Meditation Garden where Elvis, Gladys, Vernon, and Minnie Mae Presley are all buried.

The Automobile Museum:

Elvis' Automobile Museum houses 22 vehicles that he drove or rode in during his life, including his 1955 pink Cadillac, 1973 Stutz Blackhawk and his Harley-Davidson motorcycles. In addition to these retro vehicles, the museum is home to two Elvis-themed race cars: an Elvis NASCAR that was driven by racing star Rusty Wallace and an Elvis NHRA car that was driven by John Force. Also in the automobile museum is the Highway 51 Drive-in Theater where you can sit back and watch a film about the King.

Lisa Marie's Airplane:

Step aboard Elvis' largest and more famous jet, the Lisa Marie, named after his daughter and equipped with both a living room and private bedroom.

Sincerely Elvis:

The Sincerely Elvis exhibit features memorabilia showcasing Elvis' personal life. At this exhibit, visitors are given the opportunity to experience an in-depth look at what life was like for Elvis during the height of his career. The contents of the exhibit change yearly, showcasing a different time in Elvis' life. 

Elvis After Dark:

Elvis After Dark is the newest exhibit at Graceland. It includes the King's clothing, personal items, and photography that help visitors to experience a typical night in the life of Elvis Presley, both while at home and while at work in the studio. One particularly interesting exhibit is a 25-inch television at which Elvis fired a gun. The old RCA now sits on display with a bullet hole in its screen.

 

Cost of event:  

MEMBER TYPE	By 10/13/10	After 10/13/10
ASCE Member	$115	$140
Non-Member	$140	$165
Student	$50	$50