Elvis' Army Stint Commemorated With Free Day For Veterans and Active Duty

Above, the Meditation Garden at Graceland. Photo by Armand Vaquer.

Graceland will be commemorating the 60th anniversary of Elvis Presley's induction into the U.S. Army next month by offering free admission to Graceland to veterans and active military.

According to Trib Live:

Elvis Presley began his service in the United States military on March 24, 1958, when he was inducted into the U.S. Army. To salute our troops and to commemorate the 60th anniversary of Elvis' military service, Graceland has announced that complimentary tickets to the new Elvis Presley's Memphis entertainment and exhibit complex will be made available on March 24 to all military veterans and those serving on active duty. 

This anniversary day will also mark the opening of an expanded “Private Presley” Army exhibit at Elvis Presley's Memphis. Additionally, the AAA four-diamond Guest House at Graceland resort hotel will offer its “Salute to Heroes” discounted rate of 30 percent off standard room rates to both active and retired military.

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