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Emmett Till Interpretive Center

Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument · Sumner · Mississippi — managed by National Park Service

Open recreation area — no reservation needed

About this campground

Visit us at the Emmett Till Interpretive Center 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.

Getting there

Traveling south on I-55 from Memphis, take exit 227 toward Highway 32 W. In Charleston, Mississippi, turn left on Clay Street (MS-35 S/Highway 32). After 1.6 miles, turn right to stay on Highway 32. In Webb, Mississippi, make another right turn onto US Highway 49 E after 16.8 miles before making a right onto Westbrooks Ave. in Sumner, Mississippi. Follow Westbrooks Ave. to S Railroad Ave. and follow until you reach N. Court St. Turn right and follow N. Court St. to the Emmett Till Interpretive Center.

Contact
(662) 483-1231

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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.