Physical Address:

Emmett Till Interpretive Center

158 N. Court St.

Sumner, MS 38957

Mailing Address:

Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument Headquarters

P.O. Box 361

Sumner, MS 38957

contact-details

  • Phone Number: (662) 483-1231 Voice

  • Email Address: till_info@nps.gov

  • Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees
Entrance Passes

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.

park designation:National Monument

Directions:

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

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions

Operating Hours:

Emmett Till Interpretive Center

At the Mississippi unit, visitor information can be found at the Emmett Till Interpretive Center, in Sumner, Mississippi.

Exceptions:
  • Thanksgiving (November 26, 2026 - November 26, 2026)
  • Christmas (December 25, 2026 - December 25, 2026)
  • New Years (January 1, 2027 - January 1, 2027)

Tallahatchie County Courthouse

The courthouse is open during business hours Monday through Friday except holidays. On Saturdays the courthouse is open from 12pm-5pm.

Exceptions:
  • Thanksgiving (November 26, 2026 - November 26, 2026)
  • Christmas (December 25, 2026 - December 25, 2026)
  • New Years (January 1, 2027 - January 1, 2027)

Graball Landing

Be sure to check current conditions before visiting Graball Landing.

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.

Weather Information:

The Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument has sites in Chicago, IL and Sumner and Glendora, MS. Check local weather conditions in each unit before you visit.

Activities
Arts and Culture
Arts and Culture

Guided Tours
Guided Tours

Junior Ranger Program
Junior Ranger Program

Museum Exhibits
Museum Exhibits