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A starting point for the public places, stories, and questions that make Sumner its own.
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Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument
Sumner, MS
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 violence inflicted upon her son and set the Civil Rights Movement into motion.
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Sumner Visitor Center — Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument
Sumner, MS
Stop by our Visitor 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.