Learning Opportunities at Graceland

Did you know that each year thousands of students of all ages visit Graceland? A trip to Graceland will offer an opportunity to learn about music, Memphis history, the  Elvis life story and more. If you are a teacher planning a visit for your class or student group, below are some school field trip ideas and tools that you will find helpful.

For special discounted ticket prices for student groups, contact our Graceland Group Tours Department at glsales@elvis.com, find out more online, or call 800-238-2010.

Teachers Tour Free!

We invite kindergarten through 12th grade teachers from around the world to come to experience Elvis Presley’s Graceland in Memphis for free, and then go back to share their experience with their students by planning a future school trip to Graceland or sharing with them some of the educational Elvis Presley lesson plans we have available online. If you teach kindergarten through 12th grade, just present your valid school ID at the Graceland ticket window during regular business hours and receive one FREE Graceland Platinum Tour ticket.

Performance Opportunities

Student choral and band groups are also welcome to perform in Graceland Plaza located across the street from Graceland Mansion. See form below for more information on performing at Graceland.  
 - Student Performance Information and Request (PDF)

 

Educational Tool Downloads

Below you’ll find helpful Elvis Presley lesson plans and fun Graceland school field trip ideas. Right-click the links below and select "Save Target As" or "Save Link As" to save to your hard drive. 
 - Learning with Elvis: Trivia (PDF) 
 - Learning with Elvis: Math (PDF) 
 - Learning with Elvis: English (PDF) Provided by Ms. DeVan Faye Brittenum, Memphis City Schools.
 - If I Can Dream: How Elvis Presley Obtained His Childhood Dreams (PDF) 
 - Graceland Field Trip Worksheet (PDF) 
 - Graceland Field Trip Scavenger Hunt (PDF)
 - Graceland Field Trip Scavenger Hunt Key (PDF) 
 - Suggested Readings (PDF)
 - Elvis, The Man (PDF)
 - The Generosity of Elvis (PDF)
 - Elvis, You're in the Army Now (PDF)
 - The Rebel (PDF)

 

Note to Teachers
As we continue to develop our education program at Graceland, we value your feedback as an educator. Please e-mail us at learning@elvis.com and let us know if you think an on-site activity and/or an additional EPE staff member presentation or other school field trip ideas would be helpful to your class. Also, any additional feedback would be very much appreciated and we’re always happy to answer questions or provide more information.