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.
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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.
