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Graceland’s Hidden Attic Opened After 48 Years — What Was Found Stunned Everyone
It has been nearly half a century since Elvis Presley, the King of Rock and Roll, passed away in 1977 — but even now, Graceland continues to reveal secrets hidden within its iconic walls. This week, one of the most talked-about discoveries in decades surfaced: a long-sealed attic, untouched since Elvis’s passing, has finally been opened.
According to Graceland archivists, the attic had been locked for security reasons, reportedly left just as it was in the months following Elvis’s death. Few knew exactly what was stored there — and fewer still were ever permitted inside.
But after growing curiosity and a new archival initiative to preserve all remaining Presley family items, the attic was carefully opened and cataloged. What they found exceeded expectations — and stirred powerful emotions.
Inside were dozens of dusty trunks, sealed boxes, and garment bags. Among the most breathtaking discoveries: hand-written lyrics in Elvis’s own script, including early drafts of songs that never made it to recording; black-and-white family photographs from the 1940s and ’50s; and letters exchanged between Elvis and his parents, Gladys and Vernon.
Perhaps most touching was a small wooden rocking horse, thought to be from Lisa Marie’s childhood, tucked under a tarp along with her baby clothes and toys. “It was like time had been frozen,” said one staff member. “Opening those boxes felt like stepping directly into Elvis’s private world.”
Also discovered were several custom-made stage outfits from the late ’60s — some never-before-seen by the public — along with a reel-to-reel tape labeled simply “Elvis – Home Demos.”
Experts now plan to digitize and preserve the items, and select pieces are expected to be featured in a new exhibit at Graceland in the coming year. Fans have already begun speculating about possible unreleased recordings or personal writings that could shed new light on the man behind the legend.
Even after 48 years, Elvis Presley continues to surprise and inspire. And with this attic discovery, the world is reminded once again that his story is far from over.