Remember Libertyland

Keeping the memories of Memphis' amusement park and the Zippin Pippin alive since 2006. Libertyland book NOW AVAILABLE:

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We would like a word.

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.@StorylandStudio reveals details of LIBERTYLAND USA. https://t.co/sVof2Jhu8j

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The land where Libertyland once stood will soon be the home of a youth sports complex, now under construction.

I miss the trees.

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Now even the trees are gone. 😔

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Nice shirt, Joey! We know the true meaning.

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Hey Memphis, let’s bring Libertyland’s Casey’s Cannonball train home! If anyone has interest in helping make this happen (or know someone who might), send me a message! https://t.co/5z275cTBxf

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You had to be there.

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This video, taken from the Casey's Cannonball train, shows Libertyland in its inaugural 1976 season. Thanks to Tully Garrett for sharing it with us!

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@holly_sayshello @memphismorris @Leftdescending What’s sad is that we’re losing one of the most park-like things about the Fairgrounds — a large grove of century-old trees — to a big-box sports complex with athletic fields. A more fitting homage to Libertyland would be a green space that all can enjoy.

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What do you think about “Liberty Park” and the latest plans for the Fairgrounds?

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The city’s latest push to redevelop the 168-acre public property includes a 277,000-square-foot Memphis Sports and Events Center that would be for public use and the use of youth sports tournament. https://t.co/ax0TmXdDJD

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On the menu at the new @muggin_coffee (just down the road from Graceland) is the very delicious Zippin Pippin frozen white mocha drink topped with whipped cream and caramel drizzle. Support a local business and reminisce about Elvis Presley’s favorite roller coaster!

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Would you have ridden the Revolution like this?! In 1983, as part of a "That's Incredible" TV episode, one of the Revolution's cars was retrofitted to allow daredevil Dave Cox to “ski” through the track. (Photos courtesy of Kreig Taylor.)

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Happy belated #NationalCarouselDay! From opening at the Fairgrounds Amusement Park in 1923 to reopening at its new home inside the Children's Museum of Memphis in 2017, Libertyland's Grand Carousel has lived an exciting life!

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As this park map from 1978 shows, there really was something for everyone at Libertyland!

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Happy Independence Day from Memphis Heritage!

Many Memphians celebrated America’s bicentennial at the Mid-South Fairgrounds and the opening ceremonies of Libertyland Amusement Park.

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Rare photos of the Zippin Pippin being razed in early 2010 😞

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THREAD: Ready for a virtual trip down memory lane?! Stephen LeBlanc, son of iconic pedal steel player Leo LeBlanc, recreated Libertyland using the @PlanetCoaster theme park simulator. 1/6

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