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Memphis offers students of history and music the trip of a lifetime. The story of slavery and the Modern Civil Rights Movement are just snippets of the significant events that lie within the walls of the city. The National Civil Rights Museum and Main Street Rooming House, the location of Martin Luther King, Jr.’s assassination, will bring history to life. For music enthusiasts, Memphis is also the birthplace of Rock-n-Roll, the Delta Blues and the one-and-only Elvis. Students can rock-out at Sun Studios and Graceland or visit the historic Stax Records Museum—the recording home of Aretha Franklin, Isaac Hayes and Otis Redding.

Memphis School Trip Highlights
National Civil Rights Museum, Exploring the Legacy

The museum is located at the original Lorraine Motel, site of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s 1968 assassination. This award-winning museum traces the history of the American Civil Rights Movement and honors its leaders through interactive displays, artifacts, hands-on exhibits and audiovisual programs.

Graceland

Graceland is a one-of-a-kind journey through Elvis’s humble beginnings and rise to stardom. The tour takes you through the mansion, the car museum, Elvis’ custom jets, and features videos, personal mementos, artifacts, movie memorabilia, and stage costumes.

The Rock 'n' Soul Museum

The Rock 'N' Soul Museum provides a comprehensive Memphis music experience. Beginning with the rural field hollers and sharecroppers of the 1930’s through Memphis’ heyday of the 1970’s to its global influence, a tour through this museum will provide your student group a great crash course in modern American music.

Slavehaven Underground Museum / Burkle Estate

Jacob Burkle, a German immigrant, used his home as a way station on the Underground Railroad. He provided refuge to those seeking freedom and aided them in safe passage to the Mississippi River. A walk through this stately seven room house reveals trap doors and a hidden cellar, the perfect hiding place for runaway slaves.

Gibson Guitar Factory Tour

The tour of this famous factory takes visitors through the creation of a guitar from a block of wood to the finished product. Your student group will be wowed by the meticulous guitar-manufacturing process in this beautiful facility.

Memphis Music Studios

Sun Studio is the legendary record label where Elvis Presley recorded his first song. It was also the home to famous Rock-n-Roll stars Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Carl Perkins. Take a tour of Sun and the famous Stax Museum of American Soul Music—home to the world’s premier Soul music record label that produced more than 500 hit songs on the pop R&B charts.

W.C. Handy Home and Museum

William Christopher Handy was the world-famous “Father of the Blues.” He composed “St. Louis Blues” and “Beale Street Blues.” This turn-of-the century home/museum contains artifacts and memorabilia, which depict the humble beginnings of this musical genius.

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Day 1
- Arrive in Memphis
- Breakfast at the Hotel
- Tour of the Memphis
- Lunch
- Tour of Sun Studios
- Dinner
-Evening activity of your choice

Day 2
- Breakfast at Hotel
- Rock and Soul Museum
- Backbeat Tour of Memphis
- Lunch
- Graceland Tour
- Memphis Queen Riverboat Dinner Cruise

Day 3
- Breakfast at the Hotel
- National Civil Rights Museum
- Lunch
- Prepare to Return Home

* Please Note: some activities listed are seasonal, and therefore will be available only on specific travel dates

Print Request a Free Trip Quote  

Day 1
- Arrive in Memphis
- Tour of Sun Studios
- Lunch
- Tour of Beale Street
- Dinner

Day 2
- Breakfast Buffet at the Hotel
- Performance Clinic (TBD)
- Peabody Place entertainment Center
- Lunch
- Performance at the University of Memphis
- Memphis Dinner Cruise

Day 3
- Breakfast at the Hotel
- Graceland Tour
- Lunch
- National Civil Rights Museum
- Prepare to Return Home

* Please Note: some activities listed are seasonal, and therefore will be available only on specific travel dates

  
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