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Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument

National Monument · Illinois, Mississippi

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  • LocationSumner, MS
  • Entrance No fee listed
  • HoursToday: Closed
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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.

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A multi-story tan brick church along a road. A tree stands in front.
Roberts Temple Church of God in Christ in Chicago. — Battiest Photography / National Trust for Historic Preservation

Things to Do

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a muddy river with trees on both sides of the riverbank
Fourteen-year-old Emmett Till’s body was found near Graball Landing on the Tallahatchie River following his lynching in 1955. — NPS / Chalice Keith

Plan Your Visit

Hours

Today: Closed · Tallahatchie County Courthouse

Hours by area (3)
  • Tallahatchie County CourthouseToday: Closed

    The second-floor courtroom of the Tallahatchie County Courthouse is open from 12:00pm to 5:00pm Tuesday through Saturday.

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    Tuesday12:00PM - 5:00PM
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    Thursday12:00PM - 5:00PM
    Friday12:00PM - 5:00PM
    Saturday12:00PM - 5:00PM
    SundayClosed
  • Graball LandingDaily, Sunrise to Sunset

    Be sure to check current conditions before visiting Graball Landing.

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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.

Address

Sumner Visitor Center, 158 N. Court St.
Sumner, MS 38957

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Photos

  • exterior of a building with a clock tower
    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
  • Exterior of a store front with the NPS arrowhead on the building

Getting There

Sumner Visitor Center, 158 N. Court St.
Sumner, MS 38957

Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument contains sites in Sumner and Glendora, Mississippi, and Chicago, Illinois.

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Mailing address: Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument Headquarters, Sumner, MS 38957

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