A WHOLE COUNTRY OF REASONS TO GO

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument

Mississippi
A home at the heart of civil-rights history
Where to stay →
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A GOOD REASON TO GO

A home at the heart of civil-rights history

The family home of Medgar and Myrlie Evers reveals the personal setting of civil-rights work and racist violence. Its modest scale makes the national significance especially tangible.

A small ranch-style home, aqua in color with light brown brick accents, sits on a shaded lot.
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument
NPS Photo

What to explore

  • Historic Evers home
  • Ranger-led interpretation
  • Neighborhood setting

Before you go

Interior visits can require advance booking or specific tour times. Respect the surrounding residential neighborhood.

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.