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Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument

Illinois · Mississippi
A mother’s courage & a nation’s reckoning
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Scenic header: Fourteen-year-old Emmett Till’s body was found near Graball Landing on the Tallahatchie River following his lynching in 1955. · NPS / Chalice Keith · Photo credits
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A mother’s courage & a nation’s reckoning

Sites in Mississippi and Chicago honor Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley. Interpretation addresses racist violence, the demand for justice and the power of a mother’s decision to make the truth public.

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

What to explore

  • Tallahatchie County courthouse area
  • Roberts Temple Church of God in Christ
  • Graball Landing

Before you go

The sites are widely separated and some access is limited. Confirm tours and interpretation locally; allow time for remembrance.

Allow time for the approach, interpretation and breaks. Check the specific facilities and walking surfaces your guests need.

Where to stay →Official visitor information ↗

Current access, reservations, fees and operating arrangements should be checked with the official operator or managing agency. Photographs can show earlier conditions.