Located in IL, MS.
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…
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Due to ongoing construction, access to some areas of the Emmett Till Interpretive Center will be limited through May 5, 2025.
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