African American Heritage

Visit locations related to Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley not in the monument. These include the Emmett Till Historic Intrepid Center in Glendora, Mississippi, the Mound Bayou Museum of African American Culture and History in Mound Bayou, Mississippi, the Mississippi Civil Rights Museum in Jackson, Mississippi, and the Mississippi Civil Rights Collection at Tougaloo College. Travel to and view the exteriors of sites integral to the Emmett Till story with no visitor services, including Tutwiler Funeral Home in Tutwiler, Mississippi and East Money Church of God in Christ Cemetery , Bryant’s Grocery , and Ben Roy’s Service Station in Money, Mississippi. Please respect private property.

Visit locations related to Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley not in the monument. These include two homes where Emmett and Mamie Till-Mobley lived, Argo Corn Products, and the Burr Oak Cemetery. Some of these locations are not open to the public. Please respect private property. Find the full Chicago tour on the Emmett Till Memory Project .

Trolley tours are offered on a seasonal basis 90-minute guided trolley tours of Valley Forge National Historical Park are ADA accessible and administered by The Encampment Store . Tours follow the Encampment Tour route and depart from the front of the visitor center. Trolleys make extended stops at Muhlenberg's Brigade and Washington's Headquarters . Reservations Call The Encampment Store at 610-624-5010 to reserve your tickets. Advance reservations are recommended. Tickets must be picked up at The Encampment Store gift shop in the Visitor Center at Valley Forge . Reserved tickets that have not been claimed are released five minutes prior to scheduled tours. Please plan to arrive at the Visitor Center no later than 30 minutes prior to the tour’s departure. Trolley Tours 2026 Schedule March 14 – March 15: Start up weekend at 11am | 1pm | 3pm March 21 – June 7: Weekends only at 11am | 1pm | 3pm Friday, April 3 and Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day): Holiday tours at 11am | 1pm | 3pm June 8 – September 7: Daily at 11am | 1pm | 3pm July 3 – 5*: Daily at 10:30am | 12:30pm | 2:30pm *Please note: tours July 4, 2026 will be first come, first served September 12 – October 31: Weekends only at 11am | 1pm | 3pm Monday, October 12 (Columbus/Indigenous Peoples Day): Holiday tours at 11am | 1pm | 3pm November 1 – November 22: Weekends only (weather permitting) at 12pm | 2pm Wednesday, November 11 (Veterans Day): 12pm | 2pm November 27 – November 29: Thanksgiving holiday weekend tours at 11am | 1pm | 3pm December 26 – December 31: Daily at 11am | 1pm | 3pm Ticket Prices $24 – Adults $22 – Students / Seniors (62+) / Military $14 – Children 11 & Under

The picnic area at Booker T. Washington National Monument sits on a shaded hillside next to the visitor center parking lot, offering a comfortable outdoor space for visitors to rest and eat. Location & Access The picnic area is located on a shaded hillside near the visitor center. A paved pathway connects the parking lot to the picnic tables, ensuring convenient access from the main entrance. An accessible picnic table and grill are located adjacent to the parking lot to accommodate visitors with mobility needs. Facilities Tables: Approximately twelve picnic tables are available. Grills: Three grills are provided. All tables are available on a first-come, first-served basis; reservations are not available. Atmosphere & Use The area is ideal for picnics during park visits, with the shaded hillside offering a comfortable setting for meals. The picnic area is part of the monument’s grounds, which include a visitor center, a historical core, and walking trails. This location offers a convenient option for visitors who want to combine sightseeing with a meal. Visitors should bring their own food and supplies. The shaded hillside and proximity to the visitor center create a quiet, scenic environment for a break during a visit. Please remember to take your picnic items and litter with you so everyone can enjoy a clean and pleasant space.

The only way to go inside the mansion is on a tour, with tickets (ticket information below) Tour Times: Mansion tour times vary. For current information on tour times visit Ranger Programs Accessibility Notice: Mansion ADA Lift is available to enter the mansion's first floor. The second floor of the mansion is not ADA accessible. Tickets Required: The only way to go inside the mansion is on a tour, with tickets! How to Reserve tickets: To reserve tickets ahead of time, please follow the reservation link. Price: Tickets reserved ahead of time have a $1.00 reservation fee. Ticket Windows: tickets can be reserved 90 days in advance until tours are full or until 10:00 pm the night before the tour. Day-of Tickets: Any tours that do not sell-out ahead of time will have remaining tickets available on site on a first come, first serve basis in the park visitor center. Mansion tours are limited to 15 people per tour. Due to limited space, visitors are encouraged to reserve their tickets ahead of time on recreation.gov because there is no guarantee that there will be any remaining tickets the day of the tour. Tour Overview: Tours of the mansion offer a glimpse of over 150 years of American history as lived by the Ridgely family, European indentured servants, enslaved African Americans, and paid laborers. Visitors can join a guide and walk the halls of this historic structure and learn about its architectural features, artwork, and the thousands of other authentic collection items that are on display. The mansion's artifacts and decor is changed twice a year - once in the winter and again in the summer to showcase seasonal fashions and adjustments that predate modern utilities and luxuries. The only way to see the interior of the mansion is by being on a mansion tour.

Fourteen-year-old Emmett Till ’s body was found near Graball Landing on the Tallahatchie River following his lynching in 1955. Today, the site includes views of the river, a historic marker, and limited roadside parking. Graball Landing is located near Glendora, Mississippi, and is accessible to visitors via River Road. Please note that River Road is unpaved and can be difficult to traverse in wet conditions. Please respect private property around the site.

We recommend you begin your visit at the Emmett Till and Mamie Mobley-Till National Monument 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. A Passport to Your National Parks® cancellation stamp for the Mississippi unit is available at the Sumner VIsitor Center.

Make your voice heard by joining the National Parks of Boston for compelling reenactments of three historic town meetings! Inspired by real words spoken in historic town meetings in Faneuil Hall and around Boston, these programs encourage audience members to participate in debates from pivotal moments of Boston's history. Debate with your fellow audience members and vote on the issue. Have your voice heard in town meeting! 2026 Season (June 25- September 6) Join a ranger for a historic town meeting Thursday through Sunday at 2 pm. No registration is required. The following town meeting reenactments will be offered throughout the summer: "Declaring Independence" 1776 Town Meeting 250 years ago, citizens gathered at local town meetings throughout Massachusetts. Each town had to determine if they supported their delegates decision to declare independence from Great Britain. How will Boston vote? "Rocking the Cradle" 1854 Town Meeting In May of 1854 Federal Marshals arrested Anthony Burns under the 1850 Fugitive Slave Law . Immediately following Burns’ arrest, Bostonians gathered at Faneuil Hall to discuss whether they would abide by this federal law or appeal to a higher law of freedom and liberty for all. The eyes of the nation were firmly fixed upon Boston. How will Boston respond? "Woman's Tea Party" 1873 Town Meeting On December 15, 1873 Boston’s suffragists held the New England Women's Tea Party , a massive suffrage rally in the Great Hall of Faneuil Hall. Leading suffragists, including Lucy Stone, Frederick Douglass, and Mary Livermore, delivered rousing speeches to a crowd of more than three thousand, furthering the suffrage movement in Boston. Will Boston support women's suffrage? Special Events Celebrate the 253rd anniversary of the Boston Tea Party at Faneuil Hall In May of 1774 Bostonians gathered in the Great Hall in Faneuil Hall to vote on their response to the punishment from Parliament for the Boston Tea Party. Should Bostonians vote to pay for the destroyed private property and reopen the port? Or should they endorse a boycott of British goods and continue protesting Parliament? Nearly 100 years later, on December 15, 1873, the New England Women’s Suffrage Association organized the “Woman’s Tea Party,” a massive rally in the Great Hall of Faneuil Hall. At the conclusion of the meeting, those in attendance voted on a resolution. Should they continue to fight for women to gain the right to vote? Join us at 1:00 pm and 3:00 pm on December 12 in the Great Hall in Faneuil Hall and help the National Parks of Boston recreate these historic meetings! Both programs are free, open to the public for all ages, and last 30-45 minutes.

Join a Park Ranger from the National Parks of Boston to explore the rich history of the Black community in 1800s Beacon Hill. The Black Heritage Trail ® showcases residences and community buildings associated with a Black community that thrived on, and near, the north slope of Beacon Hill before, during, and after the American Civil War. Throughout that time, this community organized for equal rights and access to equal education. Community members championed the movement to abolish slavery and even housed freedom seekers on their journey along the Underground Railroad. This tour lasts approximately 90 minutes. Register for the tour in advance on eventbrite . It begins at the Massachusetts 54th Regiment across the street from the Massachusetts State House and ends at the Museum of African American History , covering about 1.4 miles. 2026 Season (May 23 - October 11) Join a ranger for a Black Heritage Trail Tour Wednesday through Sunday at 10 am and 1 pm. Registration is required in advance on Eventbrite . If you have a group larger than five people, please e-mail us or call us at 617-429-6760. *In case of weather, rangers will offer an indoor option in the basement of Faneuil Hall, also known as the "Find Your Park Space." For a self-guided audio tour, see either The Virtual Black Heritage Trail or download the NPS App .

Explore, Learn, Protect Do you care about exploring, learning about, and protecting the Natchez Trace? If yes, become a Junior Ranger! There are many ways to be a Junior Ranger badge at Natchez Trace Parkway, and this fun activity book is a great place to start. This booklet includes activities like mazes, coloring, drawings, and more to help you learn about the Natchez Trace. Discover all the park has to offer, from ecosystems to wildlife to American Indian culture to the southeast United States. Become a Junior Ranger Download both parts of the book or see below for other ways to get your book. Download Natchez Trace Parkway Junior Ranger Booklet Part 1 Download Natchez Trace Parkway Junior Ranger Booklet Part 2 We have Junior Ranger activity books waiting for you at our four visitors centers on the Natchez Trace Parkway. You can also receive a digital copy by contacting the park ahead of time via email or by calling 1-800-305-7417. To earn a badge with a Junior Ranger book, complete the fun-filled activities and return your completed book to a ranger at a visitor center desk, take the Junior Ranger pledge, and earn your badge! Don't have enough time to finish the book while you are in the park? No problem! Send your book back to the park when you complete it. A ranger will check your work and mail the book back to you with a badge and signed certificate. Mailing Address: Natchez Trace Parkway Attn: Junior Ranger Program 2680 Natchez Trace Parkway Tupelo, MS 38804