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National Monument · Mississippi

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument

National Monument in Mississippi. No entrance fee.

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TypeNational Monument
StateMississippi
Entrance feeNo entrance fee
CampgroundsNone
Nearest national parkHot Springs (222 mi)
Closest airportJAN (8 mi)
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 Photo: NPS Photo

Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument is a national monument run by the National Park Service in Mississippi.

In the park service’s words

Medgar and Myrlie Evers were partners in the civil rights struggle. The assassination of Medgar Evers in the carport of their home on June 12, 1963, was the first murder of a nationally significant leader of the American Civil Rights Movement, and it became a catalyst for passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. Myrlie Evers continues to promote issues of racial equality and social justice.

From the National Park Service (public domain).

Fees and hours

Entrance fee: No entrance fee.

Hours: Mon Closed; Tue 9:00AM - 4:00PM; Wed 9:00AM - 4:00PM; Thu 9:00AM - 4:00PM; Fri 9:00AM - 4:00PM; Sat 9:00AM - 4:00PM; Sun Closed. Our service hours are Tuesday-Saturday 9am-4pm, CLOSED from 12-1pm for lunch. Grounds of the home are open sunrise to sunset every day. Please respect neighbors' privacy and private property.

Getting there

The national monument is located in Jackson, Mississippi, off Medgar Evers Blvd., approximately 1.5 miles southeast of I-220. If you wish to collect an NPS passport cancellation stamp, visit 2332 Margaret Walker Alexander Drive.

Airport City Drive to the park Straight-line miles Type
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport (JAN) Jackson, MS No road route 8 Regional
Hattiesburg Laurel Regional Airport (PIB) Moselle, MS No road route 79 Regional
Key Field / Meridian Regional Airport (MEI) Meridian, MS No road route 85 Regional
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) New Orleans, LA No road route 162 Large hub

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.

Weather

Spring: Temperatures usually range from 50 F to 83 F. Rain is common. Summer: Be prepared for heat and humidity. Temperatures usually range from 70 F to 95 F. Thunderstorms are common. Fall: Temperatures usually range from 55 F to 79 F. Winter: Temperatures range from 40 F to 63 F. Rain is common.

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 222 miles away in a straight line.

Sources

Last checked 1 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Is there an entrance fee at Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument?

No entrance fee.

Where is Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument?

In Mississippi. The closest airport with scheduled flights is Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport, about 8 miles away.

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