Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument
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Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley at a glance
- Best time
- March–May, October–November
- Trip length
- Half day–1 day
- Don't miss
- Main Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley highlights — see Things to Do for current listings
- Nearby city
- Sumner, MS
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About Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument
In 1955, 14-year-old Emmett Till traveled to Money, Mississippi, to visit relatives. He was kidnapped, tortured, and murdered after reportedly whistling at a white woman. His mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, insisted on an open-casket funeral near their hometown of Chicago. Her brave decision let the world see the racist violence inflicted upon her son and set the Civil Rights Movement into motion.
Weather Information
The Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument has sites in Chicago, IL and Sumner and Glendora, MS. Check conditions in each unit before you visit.
Operating Hours
Emmett Till Interpretive Center
At the Mississippi unit, visitor information can be found at the Emmett Till Interpretive Center, in Sumner, Mississippi.
- MondayClosed
- Tuesday12:00PM - 5:00PM
- Wednesday12:00PM - 5:00PM
- Thursday12:00PM - 5:00PM
- Friday12:00PM - 5:00PM
- Saturday12:00PM - 5:00PM
- SundayClosed
Tallahatchie County Courthouse
The courthouse is open during business hours Monday through Friday except holidays. On Saturdays the courthouse is open from 12pm-5pm.
- Monday8:00AM - 5:00PM
- Tuesday8:00AM - 5:00PM
- Wednesday8:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thursday8:00AM - 5:00PM
- Friday8:00AM - 5:00PM
- Saturday12:00PM - 5:00PM
- SundayClosed
Graball Landing
Be sure to check current conditions before visiting Graball Landing.
- MondaySunrise to Sunset
- TuesdaySunrise to Sunset
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Roberts Temple Church of God in Christ
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.
- MondaySunrise to Sunset
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Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.
