Emmett Till Interpretive Center
@tillcenter.bsky.social
A nonprofit organization committed to preserving the legacies of Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley through public education, memorialization and historic preservation, and supporting the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument.
We’re grateful the Leflore Academy Public Charter School from Greenwood was able to take their tour of ETIC and the historic courthouse after the winter storm forced us to reschedule. Many said they didn’t know about the Emmett Till story until then, let alone that it had happened in their backyard.
February 17, 2026 at 1:55 PM
We’re grateful the Leflore Academy Public Charter School from Greenwood was able to take their tour of ETIC and the historic courthouse after the winter storm forced us to reschedule. Many said they didn’t know about the Emmett Till story until then, let alone that it had happened in their backyard.
Donor Ron Pollack on supporting ETIC: “My Mississippi movement experiences were the most transformative aspects of my life, both personally and professionally. My enthusiasm about helping the Emmett Till Interpretive Center, therefore, brings me fully back to the very core of my life!”
February 13, 2026 at 2:03 PM
Donor Ron Pollack on supporting ETIC: “My Mississippi movement experiences were the most transformative aspects of my life, both personally and professionally. My enthusiasm about helping the Emmett Till Interpretive Center, therefore, brings me fully back to the very core of my life!”
Last call to purchase 70th Anniversary Commemoration merchandise! All proceeds support our work. Visit emmett-till.myshopify.com and see what's in stock. The store will close on the 28th.
February 11, 2026 at 5:11 PM
Last call to purchase 70th Anniversary Commemoration merchandise! All proceeds support our work. Visit emmett-till.myshopify.com and see what's in stock. The store will close on the 28th.
Moses Newson covered important civil rights stories over the course of his journalism career, including the Till trial, Freedom Summer, and the desegregation efforts in Little Rock. In 2014, he was inducted into the National Association of Black Journalists Hall of Fame.
February 11, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Moses Newson covered important civil rights stories over the course of his journalism career, including the Till trial, Freedom Summer, and the desegregation efforts in Little Rock. In 2014, he was inducted into the National Association of Black Journalists Hall of Fame.
Last chance to order merchandise from the 70th anniversary commemoration events through emmett-till.myshopify.com closing this month. Place your orders by Feb. 28!
Check out the T-shirts, tote bags, and tumblers we have in stock. All proceeds support our organization. Thank you for your support.
Check out the T-shirts, tote bags, and tumblers we have in stock. All proceeds support our organization. Thank you for your support.
February 9, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Last chance to order merchandise from the 70th anniversary commemoration events through emmett-till.myshopify.com closing this month. Place your orders by Feb. 28!
Check out the T-shirts, tote bags, and tumblers we have in stock. All proceeds support our organization. Thank you for your support.
Check out the T-shirts, tote bags, and tumblers we have in stock. All proceeds support our organization. Thank you for your support.
"Black history is American history. Black History Month offers an opportunity to reflect on the people and events that have shaped our nation—and to recommit to telling those stories with honesty and care." - Patrick Weems, Executive Director, Emmett Till Interpretive Center
February 5, 2026 at 6:58 PM
"Black history is American history. Black History Month offers an opportunity to reflect on the people and events that have shaped our nation—and to recommit to telling those stories with honesty and care." - Patrick Weems, Executive Director, Emmett Till Interpretive Center
Simeon Booker was instrumental in bringing the Till tragedy to national attention through his award-winning journalism. He devoted two chapters of his 2013 book, Shocking the Conscience, to the Till story.
February 5, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Simeon Booker was instrumental in bringing the Till tragedy to national attention through his award-winning journalism. He devoted two chapters of his 2013 book, Shocking the Conscience, to the Till story.
Our award-winning traveling exhibit, Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See, has officially opened at Minnetrista Museum & Gardens in Muncie, Indiana! The final date to visit is April 12. Visit minnetrista.net to plan your visit!
February 4, 2026 at 5:33 PM
Our award-winning traveling exhibit, Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See, has officially opened at Minnetrista Museum & Gardens in Muncie, Indiana! The final date to visit is April 12. Visit minnetrista.net to plan your visit!
Black history is American history. Black History Month offers an opportunity to reflect on the people and events that have shaped our nation—and to recommit to telling those stories with honesty and care. The Emmett Till Interpretive Center exists to steward one of these essential histories.
February 2, 2026 at 2:05 PM
Black history is American history. Black History Month offers an opportunity to reflect on the people and events that have shaped our nation—and to recommit to telling those stories with honesty and care. The Emmett Till Interpretive Center exists to steward one of these essential histories.
The Emmett Till Interpretive Center and the Till National Monument remain closed. We expect to reopen on Tuesday, Feb. 3.
January 30, 2026 at 6:44 PM
The Emmett Till Interpretive Center and the Till National Monument remain closed. We expect to reopen on Tuesday, Feb. 3.
The Emmett Till Interpretive Center and the Till National Monument are currently without power, and conditions in Sumner are dangerous. ETIC and the Monument will be closed until power is restored. We will announce when operations resume on our social media channels.
January 26, 2026 at 4:23 PM
The Emmett Till Interpretive Center and the Till National Monument are currently without power, and conditions in Sumner are dangerous. ETIC and the Monument will be closed until power is restored. We will announce when operations resume on our social media channels.
The Emmett Till Interpretive Center and Till National Monument will be closed on Saturday, Jan. 24th, due to the expected severe weather conditions.
January 23, 2026 at 6:25 PM
The Emmett Till Interpretive Center and Till National Monument will be closed on Saturday, Jan. 24th, due to the expected severe weather conditions.
Hours for the Emmett Till Interpretive Center may differ from normal operations on Saturday, January 24, on account of the impending winter storm. Be safe out there!
January 22, 2026 at 7:50 PM
Hours for the Emmett Till Interpretive Center may differ from normal operations on Saturday, January 24, on account of the impending winter storm. Be safe out there!
A video by Hanson Hosein features ETIC’s Patrick Weems, Jessie Jaynes, and Willie Williams and shows “how a small town in the Deep South chooses to reconcile with its past is a harbinger for whether a nation can rediscover common cause for the sake of its future.” Watch the film at bit.ly/49nLkor.
January 16, 2026 at 9:26 AM
A video by Hanson Hosein features ETIC’s Patrick Weems, Jessie Jaynes, and Willie Williams and shows “how a small town in the Deep South chooses to reconcile with its past is a harbinger for whether a nation can rediscover common cause for the sake of its future.” Watch the film at bit.ly/49nLkor.
Starting on January 24th, the award-winning exhibit, Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See, will visit the Minnetrista Museum & Gardens in Indiana. The exhibit, designed for ages 10 and up, tells the stories of Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley and the work to preserve their legacies.
January 12, 2026 at 6:03 AM
Starting on January 24th, the award-winning exhibit, Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See, will visit the Minnetrista Museum & Gardens in Indiana. The exhibit, designed for ages 10 and up, tells the stories of Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley and the work to preserve their legacies.
Join us at 1985 Webb-Sumner Road in Sumner this Saturday at 11 AM for the community baby shower where new and expecting parents can get diapers and baby supplies. Donations are welcome. Hosted in partnership with Delta Bloom and Tallahatchie Rising.
January 8, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Join us at 1985 Webb-Sumner Road in Sumner this Saturday at 11 AM for the community baby shower where new and expecting parents can get diapers and baby supplies. Donations are welcome. Hosted in partnership with Delta Bloom and Tallahatchie Rising.
In 2025 we asked for your support of our 70 for 70 campaign. Thanks to your generosity, we exceeded our goal. We are deeply grateful. Your contributions allow us to continue lifting up the stories of Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley so that we may all learn from the past and build a better future.
January 7, 2026 at 6:41 PM
In 2025 we asked for your support of our 70 for 70 campaign. Thanks to your generosity, we exceeded our goal. We are deeply grateful. Your contributions allow us to continue lifting up the stories of Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley so that we may all learn from the past and build a better future.
We are asking HBCUs to show join our College Collective campaign. Participating institutions will receive recognition and be entered into a drawing to bring Wright Thompson, bestselling author of The Barn, to campus. Learn more at www.emmett-till.org/college-collective.
January 5, 2026 at 10:12 PM
We are asking HBCUs to show join our College Collective campaign. Participating institutions will receive recognition and be entered into a drawing to bring Wright Thompson, bestselling author of The Barn, to campus. Learn more at www.emmett-till.org/college-collective.
We are about three-quarters of the way to our $50,000 goal for the end-of-year 70 for 70 campaign. There is still time to join us and help us reach our goal! Donate before it is too late at www.emmett-till.org/70for70.
January 2, 2026 at 8:07 AM
We are about three-quarters of the way to our $50,000 goal for the end-of-year 70 for 70 campaign. There is still time to join us and help us reach our goal! Donate before it is too late at www.emmett-till.org/70for70.
Happy New Year from the ETIC Team! We appreciate all of your support, especially those who gave to our year-end campaign. There is still time to be a part of the legacy at www.emmett-till.org/70for70.
January 1, 2026 at 12:22 PM
Happy New Year from the ETIC Team! We appreciate all of your support, especially those who gave to our year-end campaign. There is still time to be a part of the legacy at www.emmett-till.org/70for70.
We wish you and your family a lovely holiday season!
December 25, 2025 at 3:11 PM
We wish you and your family a lovely holiday season!
“Remembering Emmett: From Silence to Social Change” was a discussion series in Mississippi where members of ETIC and guest panelists gave comments about the impact of Emmett and Mamie Till-Mobley and their contribution to the modern civil rights movement. Watch at www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZFU....
December 23, 2025 at 9:05 AM
“Remembering Emmett: From Silence to Social Change” was a discussion series in Mississippi where members of ETIC and guest panelists gave comments about the impact of Emmett and Mamie Till-Mobley and their contribution to the modern civil rights movement. Watch at www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZFU....
“...Emmett Till was close to my age. He was in Mississippi like me. He was Black like me.” Read Dr. Daphne Chamberlain’s prologue in the Bulletin focused on the theme of reverence and occasioned by the 70th anniversary of Emmett’s death. monument-lab.myshopify.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:03 PM
“...Emmett Till was close to my age. He was in Mississippi like me. He was Black like me.” Read Dr. Daphne Chamberlain’s prologue in the Bulletin focused on the theme of reverence and occasioned by the 70th anniversary of Emmett’s death. monument-lab.myshopify.com
Three weeks until the award-winning exhibit, Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See, leaves Little Rock’s Mosaic Templars Cultural Center. Admission is free. Plan your visit at www.arkansasheritage.com/mosaic-templars-cultural-center/mtcc-home.
December 16, 2025 at 1:25 PM
Three weeks until the award-winning exhibit, Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See, leaves Little Rock’s Mosaic Templars Cultural Center. Admission is free. Plan your visit at www.arkansasheritage.com/mosaic-templars-cultural-center/mtcc-home.
“I’m in this world to serve. Part of my purpose is to help others, and serve others.” Read the interview with We2Gether’s Gloria Dickerson from the Bulletin and get yourself a copy. monumentlab.com/bulletin/wit.... Photo by Natalie Griffin courtesy of Carnegie-Knight News21.com.
December 12, 2025 at 9:38 AM
“I’m in this world to serve. Part of my purpose is to help others, and serve others.” Read the interview with We2Gether’s Gloria Dickerson from the Bulletin and get yourself a copy. monumentlab.com/bulletin/wit.... Photo by Natalie Griffin courtesy of Carnegie-Knight News21.com.