Graceland, Elvis Presley's Memphis mansion, reopens Thursday for the first time since closing March 20 amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Staff will be required to wear face coverings, and visitors will be encouraged to. Visitors and employees will have their temperature checked, and no one with a temperature of 100.4 degrees will be permitted to enter.
Employees will be required to take regular hand-washing breaks, and hand sanitizer will be available for employees and visitors.Most notably, the mansion tour capacity will be reduced to 25% to allow for social distancing. Shuttles will operate at half capacity, as will restaurants with indoor and outdoor seating.to bypass the line. Parking passes can also be purchased in advance.
The 13.8-acre Graceland estate was purchased by Elvis in 1957 and served as his home until his death on Aug. 16, 1977. The house opened to the public on June 7, 1982, and is the second most-visited house in the U.S., after the White House., Graceland attracts between 500,000 and 750,000 tourists a year. Many of these visitors arrive in August for "Elvis Week" commemorations that include the famous candlelight vigil procession to Presley's grave on the grounds.
Deutschland Neuesten Nachrichten, Deutschland Schlagzeilen
Similar News:Sie können auch ähnliche Nachrichten wie diese lesen, die wir aus anderen Nachrichtenquellen gesammelt haben.
Elvis Presley's Graceland Reopening After Shutdown Due to PandemicElvis Presley’s Graceland says it will reopen Thursday, May 21, after it shut down tours and exhibits due to the new coronavirus outbreak.
Weiterlesen »
Elvis Presley’s Graceland Set to Reopen This WeekAfter shutting down in March due to the coronavirus pandemic, Elvis Presley’s Graceland will reopen on Thursday. “Graceland has been working diligently to reconfigure all of our operati…
Weiterlesen »
Elvis Presley's Graceland Set to Reopen After Shutdown Due to Pandemic
Weiterlesen »
Elvis Presley's Graceland Reopening After Shutdown Due to PandemicElvis Presley’s Graceland says it will reopen Thursday, May 21, after it shut down tours and exhibits due to the new coronavirus outbreak.
Weiterlesen »
Elvis Presley’s Graceland Set to Reopen This WeekAfter shutting down in March due to the coronavirus pandemic, Elvis Presley’s Graceland will reopen on Thursday. “Graceland has been working diligently to reconfigure all of our operati…
Weiterlesen »
Elvis Presley's Graceland Set to Reopen After Shutdown Due to Pandemic
Weiterlesen »