Graceland is a mansion on a 13.8-acre (5.6 ha) estate in Memphis, Tennessee that was owned by Elvis Presley . It is located at 3764 Elvis Presley Boulevard in the vast Whitehaven community, about 9 miles (14.5 km) from Downtown and less than four miles (6 km) north of the Mississippi border. It currently serves as a museum. The mansion was opened to the public on June 7, 1982. The site was listed in the National Register of Historic Places on November 7, 1991, and declared a National Historic Landmark on March 27, 2006. Graceland is the second most-visited house in America with over 650,000 visitors a year; second only to the White House.
Elvis
Elvis Presley died at Graceland on August 16, 1977. His will appointed his father, Vernon Presley, who had long handled Elvis’ personal, non-career business affairs, as executor and trustee. The beneficiaries were Elvis’ grandmother, Minnie Mae Presley; his father, Vernon Presley; and his only child, Lisa Marie Presley. The will provided that Vernon Presley could, at his discretion, provide funds to other family members as needed. Vernon Presley died in 1979. Minnie Mae Presley died in 1980. This left Lisa Marie Presley as the sole heir to the estate. Elvis’ will stated that her inheritance was to be held in trust for her until her twenty-fifth birthday, February 1, 1993.
As you explore New Orleans you will find gift shops and souvenir shops along Canal Street, Bourbon Street and throughout the French Quarter. To your delight and the delight of your friends back home who are waiting for a New Orleans gift or souvenir. You will find: New Orleans hot sauces, Louisiana spices, Jazz music CDs, Cajun music CDs, Mardi Gras masks, Mardi Gras hats, Mardi Gras beads, cowboy hats, funny hats, general purpose hats, New Orleans history books, New Orleans cook books, Cajun cook books, T-shirts, wind chimes, umbrellas, French Quarter street signs, Mardi Gras posters, New Orleans posters, bumper stickers, sun glasses , Mardi Gras dolls, Mardi Gras jesters, New Orleans coffee mugs, hand painted French Quarter roofing slates,Jazz figures, Cajun cooking ingredients and spices, Cajun children story books, fine hand crafted New Orleans arts and crafts, Tabasco condiments, Fleur de Lis and much, much more.
Whether you’re searching for the perfect memorabilia or some lovely Mardi Gras beads to remember your trip, or you’re hunting down an original painting or the perfect antiques, the French Quarter has plenty of options. The Quarter provides an interesting mix of shops designed for the tourist, the connoisseur, the casual shopper, and everyone in between.
While there are many individual treasures you can find on side streets, shopping in the French Quarter is centered around a few hubs.
Royal Street
If you’re looking for antique shopping in New Orleans, you need to get over to Royal Street in the French Quarter. With over 25 antique shops on this street alone, Royal Street is known around the country for excellent shops and great finds.
You can also find several art galleries showcasing many diverse styles of work.
Experience unique shops such as Bourbon French Parfums where you can create your very own scent!
French Market District
At the open-air Farmer’s Market, you can purchase fresh produce and seafood to take home, or you can grab something to eat while you shop. Enjoy some down-home Cajun dishes like boudin, jambalaya, Cajun dirty rice, gumbo, andouille po-boys, and pralines. Once you’ve picked your supply of tasty foods, visit the Flea Market for handmade or discount items. With merchants from around the world selling products at their stands, you can count on a diverse selection of items, including handmade jewelry, apparel, home decorations, and more. The French Market District also features retail shopping from more established venues, including bookstores, art galleries, candymakers, sports stores, clothing and more.
The French Market District is open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. and is located at the 1200 block of North Peters.
The Shops at Jax Brewery
As the name implies, the facility of this shopping center was once a brewhouse–in fact, it was one of the largest breweries in the country at the time it was built. Today, the building houses clothing stores, gift stores, a food court for quick dining, and even space for private parties. Stop by the Shops at Jax Brewery for some shopping and a great view of the mighty Mississippi.
The Shops at Jax Brewery are located at the corner of Decatur Street and Toulouse Street.
The Shops at Canal Place
The Shops at Canal Place is your destination for sophisticated, upscale shopping with designer clothes and accessories. With more than 30 stores, the Shops at Canal Place is more than just a shopping destination, housing a movie theater as well as live performances at the Southern Repertory Theatre.
The Shops at Canal Place is located at the corner of Canal Street and North Peters Street.
Riverwalk Marketplace
Following the 1984 World’s Fair in New Orleans, the Riverwalk Marketplace was built on the riverfront property. Today, the half-mile mall features more than 100 stores, with restaurants, clothing and accessory stores, gift stores, stores for culinary equipment, electronics and much more. Regardless of your shopping preferences, the Riverwalk features a wonderful view of the Mississippi River.
A beautiful drive along the Pennsylvania Turnpike on the way to Richmond in March.
The Pennsylvania Turnpike is a toll highway operated by the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. A controlled-access highway, it runs for 360 miles (580 km) across the state. The turnpike begins at the Ohio state line in Lawrence County, where the road continues west into Ohio as the Ohio Turnpike. It ends at the New Jersey border at the Delaware River–Turnpike Toll Bridge over the Delaware River in Bucks County, where it continues east as the Pearl Harbor Memorial Extension of the New Jersey Turnpike.
The highway runs east–west through the state, connecting the Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, and Philadelphia areas. It crosses the Appalachian Mountains in central Pennsylvania through four tunnels. The turnpike is part of the Interstate Highway System; it is designated as part of Interstate 76 (I-76) between the Ohio border and Valley Forge, I-70 and I-76 between New Stanton and Breezewood, and I-276 between Valley Forge and the New Jersey border. The road uses a ticket system of tolling between the Warrendale and Delaware River Bridge toll plazas. An additional eastbound toll plaza is located at Gateway, near the Ohio border. E-ZPass, a form of electronic toll collection, is accepted at all toll plazas.
History
During the 1930s the Pennsylvania Turnpike was designed to improve automobile transportation across the mountains of Pennsylvania, using seven tunnels built for the abandoned South Pennsylvania Railroad in the 1880s. The road opened on October 1, 1940[2] between Irwin and Carlisle as the first long-distance limited-access highway in the United States, leading to the construction of other limited-access toll roads and the Interstate Highway System.
Following World War II, the turnpike was extended east to Valley Forge in 1950 and west to the Ohio border in 1951. In 1954, the road was extended further east to the Delaware River. The mainline turnpike was finished in 1956 with the completion of the Delaware River Bridge. During the 1960s an additional tube was bored at four of the two-lane tunnels, while the other three tunnels were bypassed; these improvements made the entire length of the highway four lanes wide. Improvements continue to be made to the road: rebuilding the original section to modern standards, widening portions of the turnpike to six lanes, and adding interchanges.
The Virginia Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) is responsible for promoting year-round leisure, business, meetings and conventions, international and sports travel to Virginia’s most populous city. Virginia Beach also is the number one vacation destination in Virginia. Tourism is a $1.3 billion industry in Virginia Beach, where we welcome almost 6 million overnight visitors each year. As the official destination marketing organization for the resort city, the Virginia Beach CVB is responsible for ongoing advocacy for the tourism and hospitality industry – which is one of Virginia Beach’s largest industries. To drive tourism revenue that powers our local economy, the Virginia Beach CVB also focuses on attracting tourism product development to ensure our destination stays competitive.
With 14 miles of open, public beaches – with NO fees – Virginia Beach offers a variety of unique beaches to fit every mood. The newly-landscaped Virginia Beach resort area features live music, street performers, diverse festivals, as well as outdoor cafes and nightlife. If your idea of a “day at the beach” is more relaxed, visit Chesapeake Beach (known to the locals as “Chick’s Beach”) for a more tranquil spot along the scenic Chesapeake Bay. Swimmers will enjoy the bay’s protected shallow waters. For a more secluded environment, the Sandbridge area on Virginia Beach’s southern shore is perfect. The pristine shores of Sandbridge are secluded, quiet and just 20 minutes from the main resort area. Just breathtaking ocean-view rental homes, condominiums and peacefulness fill the Sandbridge shoreline. Sand sweeps from the shore, the traffic is less and seagulls leave long-lasting footprints.
The Keys family came together in May 2013 to celebrate my mother, Jean Keys’, 80th Birthday.
Click here for a slideshow of pictures from this event.
28 May 1933
Your date of conception was on or about 4 September 1932 which was a Sunday.
You were born on a Sunday
under the astrological sign Gemini.
Your Life path number is 4.
Your fortune cookie reads:
A friend asks only for your time, not your money.
Life Path Compatibility:
You are most compatible with those with the Life Path numbers 2, 4, 8, 11 & 22.
You should get along well with those with the Life Path numbers 6 & 7.
You are least compatible with those with the Life Path numbers 1, 3, 5 & 9.
The Julian calendar date of your birth is 2427220.5.
The golden number for 1933 is 15.
The epact number for 1933 is 3.
The year 1933 was not a leap year.
Your birthday falls into the Chinese year beginning 1/26/1933 and ending 2/13/1934.
You were born in the Chinese year of the Rooster.
Your Native American Zodiac sign is Elk; your plant is Mullein.
You were born in the Egyptian month of Mesore, the fourth month of the season of Shomu (Harvest).
Your date of birth on the Hebrew calendar is 3 Sivan 5693.
Or if you were born after sundown then the date is 4 Sivan 5693.
The Mayan Calendar long count date of your birthday is 12.15.19.4.16 which is
12 baktun 15 katun 19 tun 4 uinal 16 kin
The Hijra (Islamic Calendar) date of your birth is Sunday, 3 Safar 1352 (1352-2-3).
The date of Easter on your birth year was Sunday, 16 April 1933.
The date of Orthodox Easter on your birth year was Sunday, 16 April 1933.
The date of Ash Wednesday (the first day of Lent) on your birth year was Wednesday 1 March 1933.
The date of Whitsun (Pentecost Sunday) in the year of your birth was Sunday 4 June 1933.
The date of Whisuntide in the year of your birth was Sunday 11 June 1933.
The date of Rosh Hashanah in the year of your birth was Thursday, 21 September 1933.
The date of Passover in the year of your birth was Tuesday, 11 April 1933.
The date of Mardi Gras on your birth year was Tuesday 28 February 1933.
As of 8/14/2015 2:14:30 PM EDT
You are 82 years old.
You are 987 months old.
You are 4,289 weeks old.
You are 30,028 days old.
You are 720,686 hours old.
You are 43,241,174 minutes old.
You are 2,594,470,470 seconds old.
Celebrities who share your birthday:
Joseph Cross (1986) Jesse Bradford (1979) Kylie Minogue (1968)
Glen Rice (1967) John Fogerty (1945) Rudolph Giuliani (1944)
Gladys Knight (1944) Dionne Quintuplets (1934) Carroll Baker (1931)
Ian Fleming (1908) Jim Thorpe (1888)
Your age is the equivalent of a dog that is 11.7526418786693 years old. (You old hound dog, you!)
Your lucky day is Wednesday.
Your lucky number is 5.
Your ruling planet(s) is Mercury.
Your lucky dates are 5th, 14th, 23rd.
Your opposition sign is Sagittarious.
Your opposition number(s) is 3.
Today is not one of your lucky days!
There are 288 days till your next birthday
on which your cake will have 83 candles.
Those 83 candles produce 83 BTUs,
or 20,916 calories of heat (that’s only 20.9160 food Calories!) .
You can boil 9.49 US ounces of water with that many candles.
In 1933 the US population was approximately 122,775,046 people, 41.2 persons per square mile.
In 1933 in the US there were approximately 1,126,856 marriages (9.2%) and 195,961 divorces (1.6%)
In 1933 in the US there were approximately 1,327,000 deaths (11.3 per 1000)
In the US a new person is born approximately every 8 seconds.
In the US one person dies approximately every 12 seconds.
In 1933 the population of Australia was approximately 6,656,695.
In 1933 there were approximately 111,269 births in Australia.
In 1933 in Australia there were approximately 46,595 marriages and 1,954 divorces.
In 1933 in Australia there were approximately 59,117 deaths.
Your birth flower is LILY
Your birthstone is Emerald
The Mystical properties of Emerald
Though not meant to replace traditional medical treatment, Emerald is used for physical and emotional healing.
Some lists consider these stones to be your birthstone. (Birthstone lists come from Jewelers, Tibet, Ayurvedic Indian medicine, and other sources)
Agate, Chrysoprase
Your birth tree is
Ash Tree, the Ambition
Uncommonly attractive, vivacious, impulsive, demanding, does not care for criticism, ambitious, intelligent, talented, likes to play with its fate, can be egoistic, very reliable and trustworthy, faithful and prudent lover, sometimes brains rule over heart, but takes partnership very serious.
There are 133 days till Christmas 2015!
There are 146 days till Orthodox Christmas!
The moon’s phase on the day you were
born was waxing crescent.
We spent a wonderful summer day at the Gettysburg Battlefield with Austin. We had a tour guide drive us around the battlefield and tell us the wonderful, yet sad history of those three July days in 1863.
The Battle of Gettysburg, fought from July 1 to July 3, 1863, is considered the most important engagement of the American Civil War. After a great victory over Union forces at Chancellorsville, General Robert E. Lee marched his Army of Northern Virginia into Pennsylvania in late June 1863. On July 1, the advancing Confederates clashed with the Union’s Army of the Potomac, commanded by General George G. Meade, at the crossroads town of Gettysburg. The next day saw even heavier fighting, as the Confederates attacked the Federals on both left and right. On July 3, Lee ordered an attack by fewer than 15,000 troops on the enemy’s center at Cemetery Ridge. The assault, known as “Pickett’s Charge,” managed to pierce the Union lines but eventually failed, at the cost of thousands of rebel casualties, and Lee was forced to withdraw his battered army toward Virginia on July 4.
We visited Virginia Beach in mid-July 2013 with the Browns. The highlights of the trip were rest, relaxation, and bogey boarding. My favorite activity was breakfast at Pocahontas Pancakes right across the street from the time-share.
About Virginia Beach
Located in the southeastern corner of Virginia, where the state meets the sea, the VB Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA). Which is also known as Hampton Roads and Coastal Virginia, and is the 36th largest in the United States. The MSA encompasses 15 cities and counties with a population of more than 1.7 million and a workforce of more than 850,000.
Virginia Beach is the most populous city in Virginia and the 39th largest city in the United States. It has approximately 450,000 residents. The City encompasses 307 miles: Land 248 miles, 59 square miles of water and 38 miles of beaches.
Virginia Beach has a unique environment. Within minutes, residents and visitors have access to the popular oceanfront resort area, bountiful wildlife preserves and parks, a vibrant financial district, urban amenities, pastoral rural areas, distinctive cultural centers and museums, a variety of military facilities, and neighborhoods as diverse as the people who call the city home.
To learn more about VB, check out the VB Community Profile. It provides a summary overview of the place, people, demographics and economy of Virginia Beach.
Poor Sock Monkey! Sunsations is my favorite. They have many locations in Virginia Beach.
Sunsations (VB 001)
500 Atlantic Avenue
Virginia beach, VA 23451
(757) 422-6210
Sunsations (VB 002)
812 Atlantic Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 422-5979
Sunsations (VB 003)
2500 Atlantic Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 605-0220
Sunsations (VB 004)
1916 Atlantic Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 422-5564
Sunsations (VB 005)
2300 Atlantic Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 422-3378
Sunsations (VB 007)
3300 Atlantic Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23451
(757) 422-4321
Sunsations (VB 011)
1400 Atlantic Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
(757) 747-8266
Sunsations (VB 013)
3020 Atlantic Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
(757) 201-6185
Sunsations (VB 025)
1116 Atlantic Avenue
Virginia Beach, VA 23452
(757) 248-2488
Sophisticated to hip to classic, Virginia Beach opens the doors to a coastal shopping paradise full of unique discoveries and wonderful treasures. From the urban appeal of Town Center, to the personal attraction of local boutiques and shopping centers, there’s a lot of ground to cover and even more deals to be found. So stretch out those shopping bags and fill them up with a bounty of coastal charm.
The Town Center of Virginia Beach offers a wide array of shops to satisfy everyone’s needs. We’ve got you covered when you need a new pair of running shoes, a flirty summer dress, a fabulous winter coat, a crisp, tailored suit, a hand knitted scarf, beautiful flowers, trendy earrings, natural cosmetics and skin care products or the perfect gift. With an impressive roster of stores and boutiques that include Anthropologie, lululemon athletica, west elm, Brooks Brothers, Origins, Destination Maternity, LOFT, bevello, Free People, francesca’s, Paper Source, The Men’s Wearhouse, and Dick’s Sporting Goods, we have everything you need for your Virginia Beach shopping pleasure in the heart of the City.
