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National Monument · Illinois and Mississippi

Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument

National Monument in Illinois and Mississippi. No entrance fee.

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TypeNational Monument
StateIllinois, Mississippi
Entrance feeNo entrance fee
CampgroundsNone
Nearest national parkHot Springs (158 mi)
Closest airportGLH (49 mi)
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. Photo: NPS / Chalice Keith

Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument is a national monument run by the National Park Service in Illinois and Mississippi.

Things to do

  • More to See in Mississippi: Visit locations related to Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley not in the monument.
  • More to See in Illinois: Visit locations related to Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley not in the monument.
  • Visit Graball Landing: Fourteen-year-old Emmett Till’s body was found near Graball Landing on the Tallahatchie River following his lynching in 1955.
  • Get Started at the Sumner Visitor Center (30 to 60 Minutes): We recommend you begin your visit at the Emmett Till and Mamie Mobley-Till National Monument in Sumner, MS. There you can explore the interpretive exhibit, learn more about the sites in Mississippi and Illinois, and get information about guided tours, current conditions, and more. A Passport to Your National Parks® can
  • Visit the Illinois Unit (30 to 60 Minutes): Visit Roberts Temple Church of God in Christ in Chicago’s South Side.

Fees and hours

Entrance fee: No entrance fee.

Hours: Mon Closed; Tue 12:00PM - 5:00PM; Wed 12:00PM - 5:00PM; Thu 12:00PM - 5:00PM; Fri 12:00PM - 5:00PM; Sat 12:00PM - 5:00PM; Sun Closed. The second-floor courtroom of the Tallahatchie County Courthouse is open from 12:00pm to 5:00pm Tuesday through Saturday.

Getting there

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

Airport City Drive to the park Straight-line miles Type
Mid Delta Regional Airport (GLH) Greenville, MS No road route 49 Regional
Frederick W. Smith International Airport (MEM) Memphis, TN No road route 77 Large hub
Tupelo Regional Airport (TUP) Tupelo, MS No road route 94 Regional

Drive times run from the airport to Zion Canyon Visitor Center, estimated with OSRM routing on OpenStreetMap roads at normal speeds; allow extra for traffic, stops and construction.

Miles are straight-line distances.

Visitor centers

  • Sumner Visitor Center: Mon Closed; Tue 12:00PM - 5:00PM; Wed 12:00PM - 5:00PM; Thu 12:00PM - 5:00PM; Fri 12:00PM - 5:00PM; Sat 12:00PM - 5:00PM; Sun Closed. The Sumner Visitor Center is open 12pm-5pm Tuesday through Saturday. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Years Day.

Weather

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.

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Know before you go

Drones are banned at almost every park site, and you may not take rocks, plants or artifacts. Pets must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet where they are allowed. Bring no firewood from home.

Nearby

The nearest national park is Hot Springs, about 158 miles away in a straight line.

Sources

Last checked 1 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is there an entrance fee at Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument?

No entrance fee.

Where is Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument?

In Illinois, Mississippi. The closest airport with scheduled flights is Mid Delta Regional Airport, about 49 miles away.

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