In 1955, 14-year-old Emmett Till traveled to Money, Mississippi, to visit relatives. He was kidnapped, tortured, and murdered after reportedly whistling at a white woman. His mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, insisted on an open-casket funeral near their hometown of Chicago. Her brave decision let the world see the racist vio
Free — you won’t need your pass here.
Free entry — there is no entrance fee here, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
- Fee type No fee — No fee is charged here.
- Source National Park Service ↗
- Last verifiedJuly 6, 2026 · Confirmed
- Official pagewww.nps.gov ↗
- Contact (662) 483-1231 · till_info@nps.gov
Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument contains sites in Sumner and Glendora, Mississippi, and Chicago, Illinois.
Common questions
Quick Yes / No / Depends answers for Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument — always confirm with the managing site before you go.
No Is there a fee at Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument?
No — it’s free to enter, so you won’t need your pass to get in.
Depends Can you bring a dog?
Usually only leashed and in developed areas, campgrounds, and paved paths — not on most trails or in buildings. Pet rules vary by park, so check first.
No Are drones allowed?
No — launching, landing, or operating drones is prohibited on National Park Service land.
Nearby sites
Coldwater River National Wildlife Refuge
CheckThis U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service site may charge a fee your pass covers — confirm before you go.
Tallahatchie National Wildlife Refuge
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