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Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument is a new national park unit located in Sumner and Glendora, Mississippi, and Chicago, Illinois.
NPS Mississippi UnitTake a tour of the Tallahatchie County Courthouse, where the infamous trial of Emmett Till’s murder took place. Tours begin at the Emmett Till Interpretive Center, an official nonprofit partner of Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument. While at the center, learn about local efforts to support community healing process through art and storytelling. Visitors may also visit Graball Landing in nearby Glendora, Mississippi, the somber site where Emmett Till’s body was pulled from the Tallahatchie River three days after he was lynched. Learn more about the historical significance of these locations in the history and culture section. 
Battiest Photography / National Trust for Historic Preservation Illinois UnitRoberts Temple Church of God in Christ in Chicago was the location of Emmett Till’s funeral in September 1955. It is an active church. 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 south. Learn more about the historical significance of Roberts Temple Church of God in Christ in the history and culture section. Learn More |
Last updated: August 7, 2023