(L) Elvis Presley strolls the grounds of his Graceland estate in 1957, alongside (R) an exterior view of Elvis Presley's house Graceland in 2018. (Photos by Michael Ochs Archives & GAB Archive/Redferns/Getty Images) MEMPHIS, Tenn. - Millions of music fans have made the rock ‘n’ roll pilgrimage to Graceland, the estate of the late Elvis Presley that remained his home base throughout the height of his success — and ultimately became his final resting place.
Graceland on Tuesday celebrated its 40th anniversary of opening to the public in Memphis, Tennessee. On June 7, 1982, a blue ribbon-cutting ceremony was held by Elvis' aunt, Delta Presley Biggs, and CEO Jack Soden, officially opening the mansion’s doors for fans to experience his long-time private retreat through live tours.
The first day brought out 3,034 fans, paying a $5 admission fee.Graceland has since welcomed more than 22 million paid visitors over the past four decades and has become one of the most famous homes in the world, joining the ranks of famous residences like the White House and Buckingham Palace.
Residents at an Australian nursing home were recently greeted to visits from "The King."Graceland was once part of a 500-acre farm owned by the family of S.E.