MEMPHIS – HOME OF ELVIS PRESLEY
Monday, May 31, 2004
7:00 am-11:00pm
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The Pyramid |
Today, you will visit one of Tennessee’s jewels, Memphis. First stop is the Peabody Hotel where your guests will “Watch the Ducks Walk." No trip to Memphis is complete with out a visit to Graceland, Home of Elvis Presley. Enjoy Lunch at Elvis’ Chrome Grill. Lunch Menu Choice of Meatloaf, Grilled Chicken or Pork BBQ Three sides Dinner Roll Desert of the Day Iced Tea, Water, Coffee, or Soft Drink |
The tour begins with the Graceland Mansion. With individual headsets, you will enjoy a specially produced audio tour
presentation featuring an informative narrative, music and commentary from Elvis
himself, and personal recollections of Pricilla Presley. Tour the living room, music room, dining room, kitchen, TV room, pool
room, and the infamous “jungle” den in the main house. The highlight of the mansion tour is Elvis’ trophy building, which
houses his enormous collection of gold records and awards, along with an
extensive display of personal mementos, stage costumes, jewelry, photographs,
and much more. Next is “Walk a Mile in My Shoes”. Presented at the Bijou Theater in the middle of the plaza,
this 22-minute film takes guests through highlights of the exciting, fascinating
career of Elvis Presley.
After touring Graceland, guests will depart for the
National Civil Rights Museum.
The National Civil Rights Museum (NCRM) was opened in 1991 at the site of the Lorraine Motel in downtown Memphis, Tennessee. The Museum exists to assist the public in understanding the lessons of the Civil Rights Movement and its impact and influence on the human rights movement worldwide, through its collections, exhibitions, research and educational programs.
From 1968-1982 the businesses for the Lorraine Motel languished and in 1982 the property was foreclosed. The Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Foundation initiated efforts to save the Lorraine Motel and later purchased the property for $144,000.
In 1987 the Lorraine Civil Rights Foundation broke ground for what is now the National Civil Rights Museum. In September 28, 1991 the Museum opened in what was once the Lorraine Motel.
The Museum currently occupies 4 acres of land, encompassing 40,000 square feet. It chronicles the history of the civil rights movements: 1600’s - present. The facility includes a Museum Shop, Gallery, Auditorium, 19 Exhibit halls, 2 Multi-purpose Rooms, Archives and Library.
After touring the Civil Rights Museum, the motorcoach will drop guests off at Beale Street where they can explore and dine on their own before departing from Nashville.
