Elvis Presley Birthplace and Museum
The Elvis Presley Birthplace Park features the Birthplace, Museum, Chapel, Gift Shop, “Elvis at 13” statue, Fountain of Life, Walk of Life, “Memphis Bound” car feature and Story Wall.
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Elvis Statue
This is one of 12 significant sites in Elvis’ formative years in Tupelo marked with plaques on the Elvis Presley Driving Trail. This larger than life statue of Elvis’ 1956 Homecoming Concert at the Tupelo Fairgrounds was based on a famous shot called “The Hands” by Roger Marshutz.
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What is the National Heritage Areas (NHA) program? NHAs are places where historic, cultural, and natural resources combine to form cohesive, nationally important landscapes. Unlike national parks, NHAs are large, lived-in landscapes. NHAs collaborate with communities to determine how to make heritage relevant to local interests and needs. Federal designation recognizes the national importance of…
Tupelo Hardware Company
This is one of 12 significant sites in Elvis’ formative years in Tupelo marked with bronze plaques on the Elvis Presley Driving Trail. Tupelo Hardware undoubtedly played a major role in the life of Elvis Presley. The hardware store was where Gladys, Elvis’ mother, purchased his first guitar and put music in the hands of…