On June 7, 1982, Elvis Presley’s home of Graceland opened its doors to the public as a museum. The King lived and died at the Memphis mansion, enjoying the property for 20 years with his extended family. He left it to his only child Lisa Maria Presley, who still owns the Tennessee estate to this day.
To celebrate Graceland’s doors being open to fans for the last 38 years, the museum’s official Instagram account has shared a thank you video.
A statement read: “Graceland was opened to the public on June 7, 1982.
“38 years later, the incomparable legacy of Elvis Presley continues to thrive.
“To the best fans in the world: THANK YOU!”
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Also, Graceland have placed blue arrows on the ground around the site, to mark where guests are to stand.
In fact, some are marked with an image of blue suede shoes to step on, while extra sanitation stations have been set up too.
Graceland’s re-opening statement read: “We are so excited to see you back at Elvis Presley’s Graceland! 100+ acres dedicated to the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll will welcome back guests beginning Thursday, May 21.
“Graceland is committed to the health and safety of our guests and associates and has been working diligently to reconfigure all operations – including tours, retail and restaurants – to meet or exceed social distancing, capacity, and health and safety guidelines.”
It continued: “With Mansion tours reduced to 25 per cent capacity, guests will have the unique opportunity to walk in Elvis’ footsteps like never before – in your own personal mansion tour space spread out from other guests.
“The state-of-the-art entertainment and exhibit complex over 200,000-square-feet in size, Elvis Presley’s Memphis offers guests the opportunity to tour the largest collection of Elvis memorabilia in the world in their own space, at their own pace.
“During the re-opening phase, restaurant capacities will be reduced by 50% and outdoor patio seating will also be available.
“In addition to reduced capacities, Graceland’s new health and safety protocols include all associates wearing masks (guests are encouraged to wear masks, as well), temperature checks for both guests and associates, six feet social distancing markers placed throughout the property, enhanced sanitisation procedures featuring commercial-grade continuous cleaning, hand sanitisation stations and touchless payment options.”