Graceland Celebrates Anniversary of Opening with Special Night of Events

On June 7, 1982, with the cutting of a blue ribbon by Elvis’ Aunt Delta and CEO Jack Soden, Elvis Presley’s Graceland opened to the public. Since opening, Elvis’ beloved home has welcomed over 23 million guests from around the world, becoming the ultimate rock ‘n’ roll pilgrimage for music fans everywhere. On that day in 1982, more than 3,000 fans paid the $5 admission fee for the opportunity to be the first to experience the place that the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll called home.

To celebrate the opening anniversary this year, fans and visitors can experience a night of special events on Saturday, June 7, for our Graceland Anniversary Celebration.

Graceland Anniversary events are exclusively available by booking a Graceland Anniversary Hotel Package, which includes Graceland: Interiors Fit for a King Archives Show & Tell with Angie Marchese; an after-hours Graceland mansion tour with live guides sharing personal stories of Elvis’ life at Graceland; evening dinner with live music at Presley Motors Car Museum among Elvis’ iconic cars, hosted by Elvis Radio DJ Argo; plus full weekend access to Elvis Presley’s Memphis exhibits, an overnight stay at The Guest House at Graceland, and breakfast at Delta’s Kitchen.

For those guests looking to enhance their experience, the Graceland Anniversary VIP Hotel Package also includes early check-in, an upgrade to a suite, plus an exclusive photo op at Graceland Mansion that evening before the tour.

All details and packages are now are available at GuestHouseGraceland.com.