Lisa Marie Presley’s legacy and posthumous memoirs were celebrated with a special tour of Graceland, allowing fans a glimpse of intimate Presley family artifacts.
Fans were invited to the former home and burial site of Lisa Marie’s legendary father, Elvis Presley, in Memphis, Tennessee, where they were able to view the property’s rare treasures.
The tour came days before the release of her book, From Here to the Great Unknown, which was completed by her eldest daughter Riley Keough, 34, and released on October 8, following Lisa Marie’s death in 2023 at 54 years old.
Among the items visitors received was a scarf that the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll gave to Lisa Marie, with the inscription “For Yisa.” Long Beach Sand. I love my Lisa. Dad.’
He reportedly gave his only daughter the sweet gift so she wouldn’t feel left out when he gave scarves to attendees at his shows.
The legacy and posthumous memoirs of the late Lisa Marie Presley were celebrated with a special tour of Graceland, allowing fans to glimpse intimate artifacts of the Presley family; she is seen in 2023
Fans were invited to the former home and burial site of Lisa Marie’s legendary father, Elvis Presley, where they were able to view the property’s rare treasures.
The Graceland tour was made up of groups of less than 17 people, and began with a 7-minute welcome message where Elvis detailed his life.
Elvis’ recording featured happy family memories at Graceland. Among the rooms available to view was the 1975 “Elvis Lair.”
The groups then took a tour of Graceland, where each room provided a glimpse into Lisa Marie’s life.
There was the key to a golf cart he used to ride with the Jailhouse Rock hitmaker. Lisa Marie also reportedly drove the buggy around Graceland with her 14-year-old twin daughters, Finley and Harper.
There was also a painting of little Lisa with Elvis and her 79-year-old mother Priscilla Presley. Other items included Lisa Marie’s old tricycle, her high chair, her white fur jacket and intimate family photographs.
There was also an open kitchen drawer with a Memphis phone book and the words “Lisa’s House.” Graceland’ scribbled in Lisa Marie’s handwriting.
There was also a photo of Lisa Marie and her late son Benjamin, who predeceased her in 2020. at the age of 27, after committing suicide by shooting himself in the family mansion.
Lisa Marie died in January 2023, at the age of 54, after suffering cardiac arrest at her home in Calabasas, California.
Among the items visitors received was a scarf that the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll gave to Lisa, with the inscription “For Yisa.” Long Beach Sand. I love my Lisa. Dad’
One item was a photo of Lisa Marie and her late son Benjamin, who passed away before her in 2020 at the age of 27, after being shot to death in the family mansion.
Other items included Lisa Marie’s antique tricycle, high chair and white fur jacket.
There were also a series of private family photographs.
Little Lisa Marie was seen in black and white snapshots
There was the key to a golf cart he used to ride with the Jailhouse Rock hitmaker.
Among the theaters available to view was ‘Elvis’s Lair from 1975’.
The Graceland tour was conducted by groups of less than 17 people, and began with a 7-minute welcome message where Elvis detailed his life.
The groups then took a tour of Graceland, where each room provided a glimpse into Lisa Marie’s life.
There was also an open kitchen drawer with a Memphis phone book and the words “Lisa’s House.” Graceland’ scribbled in Lisa Marie’s handwriting.
The tour occurred days before the publication of his posthumous memoirs. Lisa Marie died in January 2023, at the age of 54, after suffering cardiac arrest at her home in Calabasas, California. Elvis, Lisa Marie and their son Benjamin are buried at Graceland
It was later learned that he died from a “small intestine obstruction” caused by bariatric surgery he had undergone, according to the autopsy.
However, her daughter Riley recently revealed what she believes is the true cause of her mother’s death, telling People in a recent interview that his mother actually died of a broken heart, after the suicide of his brother Benjamin.
“My mother died physically from the after-effects of her surgery, but we all knew she died of a broken heart,” he said.
Lisa Marie’s father died in August 1977 at the age of 42. Elvis, Lisa Marie and their son Benjamin are buried at Graceland.
In the book, Lisa Marie covers her love for her father and how much she struggled after his death, her romantic relationships, motherhood, the devastating death of her son Benjamin, and the birth of her granddaughter, Keough’s two-year-old daughter Tupelo. . .
Keough was able to finish her mother’s book using the hours of recordings Lisa Marie made before her death, and then do some of the narration with Julia Roberts, for the audiobook version.
Elvis purchased the Graceland property in 1957 for $102,500, the same year he recorded a string of iconic hits, including ‘Blue Christmas’ and ‘All Shook Up.’
Lisa Marie inherited the property after her father’s death in 1977. It was later opened to the public as a museum in 1982. When Lisa Marie died in January 2023, her daughter became heir to the property.
The Graceland estate is an iconic symbol of arguably the greatest pop culture figure of all time.
Located in Memphis, Tennessee, the 13.8-acre property attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors each year as people remember one of America’s most impactful musicians.
Lisa Marie Presley’s memoir, From Here To The Great Unknown, was completed by her eldest daughter, Riley Keough, 34, and published on October 8.
Elvis and Priscilla Presley were married from 1967 to 1973, while Lisa Marie arrived in 1968.
Elvis purchased the Graceland property in 1957 for $102,500, the same year he recorded a string of iconic hits, including ‘Blue Christmas’ and ‘All Shook Up’; Elvis seen at Graceland around 1957
The property was built in 1939 by Ruth Brown Moore and her husband, Dr. Thomas D. Moore, who named the property ‘Graceland’ after Ruth’s aunt Grace Toof, the original owner of the land.
Graceland is known as a quirky, folksy look at Elvis’ lifestyle, including the notable ‘Jungle Room’ filled with greenery and family heirlooms, which was initially used as a prank by Elvis, who bought a lot of furniture in an attempt to spite him. his father.
According to a video on Graceland’s website, every piece of furniture in the house is an original piece of furniture that was purchased during Elvis’ stay there.
Today, the property at 3763 Elvis Presley Blvd stands as one of America’s most famous musical landmarks, recognized in 1991 when it was added to the American National Register of Historic Places.
It features a museum that houses some of the most notable artifacts from his career, including a 40-foot-high wall containing each and every award he received after his death.