Elvis Presley and the Graceland Estate

In March of 2006, Elvis Presleys Graceland estate was raised to the level of Washingtons Mount Vernon and Jeffersons Monticello. It officially became a National Historic Monument. Of course, long before the Secretary of the Interior made this public announcement, Presley fans worldwide had made his home a popular tourist destination; Graceland already attracted more …

Ellis Island: Site of Picnics, War, and Immigration

Ellis Island: Site of Picnics, War, and Immigration Ellis Island in New York Harbor was once the main immigration station for people entering the United States. About a third of Americans can trace their ancestry to this entry point. Today Ellis Island is a museum accessible by ferryboat. The island is named for Samuel Ellis, …