Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument is a national monument in Illinois, Mississippi. Popular things to do include guided tours, junior ranger program, museum exhibits and arts and culture.
Photo: NAACP Records, Prints and Photographs Division, Library of Congress
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument
- LocationSumner, MS
- Entrance No fee listed
- HoursToday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
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Weather now91°F Cloudy
- Alerts No active alerts
Overview
Topics
- African American Heritage
- Burial, Cemetery and Gravesite
- Churches
- Civil Rights
- Colonization and Settlement
- Monuments and Memorials
- Murders
- Religion and Spirituality
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- Social Movements
- Tragic Events
- Urban America
- Voting Rights and Suffrage
- Women's History
Things to Do
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Facilities & Services
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Visitor Centers
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Sumner Visitor Center
Visitor Center
Stop by our Visitor Center in Sumner, MS. There you can explore the interpretive exhibit, learn more about the sites in Mississippi and Illinois, and get information…
158 N. Court St., Sumner, MS (662) 483-1231 Directions
Details
Stop by our Visitor Center in Sumner, MS. There you can explore the interpretive exhibit, learn more about the sites in Mississippi and Illinois, and get information about guided tours, current conditions, and more.
Plan Your Visit
Hours
Today: 8:00AM - 5:00PM · Tallahatchie County Courthouse
Hours by area (3)
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Tallahatchie County CourthouseToday: 8:00AM - 5:00PM
The courthouse is open during business hours Monday through Friday except holidays. On Saturdays the courthouse is open from 12pm-5pm.
Monday 8:00AM - 5:00PM Tuesday 8:00AM - 5:00PM Wednesday 8:00AM - 5:00PM Thursday 8:00AM - 5:00PM Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM Saturday 12:00PM - 5:00PM Sunday Closed -
Graball LandingDaily, Sunrise to Sunset
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Roberts Temple Church of God in ChristDaily, Sunrise to Sunset
Roberts Temple Church of God in Christ is still an active church today. Public access is limited to the exterior of the building. Please respect the private property of the church. Visitor information is located at Pullman National Historical Park 11 miles to the south. The Administration Clock Tower Building Visitor Center is open from Wednesday - Sunday from 10AM - 4PM during hours of standard operation and closed on Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Years Day.
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Entrance fees
No entrance fees listed.
Weather
91°F
Cloudy · feels like 86°
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Today
94° 71°
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Tomorrow
88° 72°
Overcast72% rain
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Saturday
90° 70°
Overcast87% rain
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What to expect by season
The Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument has sites in Chicago, IL and Sumner and Glendora, MS. Check local weather conditions in each unit before you visit.
Contact the park
Photos
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The trial of the men accused of lynching Emmett Till took place at the Tallahatchie County Courthouse in Sumner, Mississippi in 1955. — NPS / Stephanie Metzler -
Getting There
Sumner, MS 38957
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument contains sites in Sumner and Glendora, Mississippi, and Chicago, Illinois.
Mailing address: Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument Headquarters, Sumner, MS 38957
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