Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument
Designation: National Monument
Location: Mississippi
📘 Park Overview
Medgar and Myrlie Evers were partners in the civil rights struggle. The assassination of Medgar Evers in the carport of their home on June 12, 1963, was the first murder of a nationally significant leader of the American Civil Rights Movement, and it became a catalyst for passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Myrlie Evers continues to promote issues of racial equality and social justice.
🌤 Weather Information
Spring: Temperatures usually range from 50 F to 83 F. Rain is common. Summer: Be prepared for heat and humidity. Temperatures usually range from 70 F to 95 F. Thunderstorms are common. Fall: Temperatures usually range from 55 F to 79 F. Winter: Temperatures range from 40 F to 63 F. Rain is common.
🚗 Directions
The national monument is located in Jackson, Mississippi, off Medgar Evers Blvd., approximately 1.5 miles southeast of I-220. If you wish to collect an NPS passport cancellation stamp, visit Mississippi Civil Rights Museum at 222 North Street, less than 5 miles drive from the national monument.
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Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument
Credit: NPS Photo
Medgar Evers
Credit: Francis H. Mitchell - Ebony Collection
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Entrance Fees
No entrance fees listed.
Entrance Passes
No entrance passes listed.
3-Day Weather Forecast
Wednesday, Mar 11
Moderate rain
High: 77°F | Low: 61.6°F
Humidity: 85%
Wind: 17.2 mph
Rain Chance: 82%
UV Index: 1.1
Sunrise: 07:17 AM
Sunset: 07:07 PM
Moon: Last Quarter (54%)
Visibility: 5 mi
Dew Point: 67.1°F
Cloud Cover: 82%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Thursday, Mar 12
Heavy rain
High: 60.8°F | Low: 45.1°F
Humidity: 72%
Wind: 18.8 mph
Rain Chance: 88%
UV Index: 1.6
Sunrise: 07:15 AM
Sunset: 07:07 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent (44%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 45.8°F
Cloud Cover: 88%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Friday, Mar 13
Sunny
High: 69°F | Low: 42.8°F
Humidity: 57%
Wind: 5.4 mph
Rain Chance: 0%
UV Index: 0
Sunrise: 07:14 AM
Sunset: 07:08 PM
Moon: Waning Crescent (35%)
Visibility: 6 mi
Dew Point: 46.4°F
Cloud Cover: 0%
Pressure: N/A mb
Air Quality (PM2.5): N/A
Ozone: N/A
EPA Index: N/A
Visitor Center & Contacts
📍 Physical Address:
2332 Margaret Walker Alexander Drive
Jackson, MS 39213
🏤 Mailing Address:
1425 Lelia Dr
Ste A
Jackson, MS 39216
📞 Voice Phone: 601-345-7211
✉️ Email: memy_admininstration@nps.gov