EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES
To learn more about the stories of Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley, visit the following resources!
Emmett Till
Memory Project
The Emmett Till Memory Project is a collaboration among Dr. Dave Tell of the University of Kansas, design firm Included by FAVOR, and the Emmett Till Interpretive Center. The ETMP website (and its companion smartphone app) engages visitors in the Till story through video, immersive audio, and narratives written by scholars. The platform was designed in response to the vandalism of multiple historical markers about Till; a website could not be shot like the signs were.
Take a virtual tour of the sites in Illinois and Mississippi that make up this important story. You can also download the ETMP app on Google Play or the Apple Store.
Emmett Till
Curriculum
Developed by ETIC, the Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley Institute, and Facing History & Ourselves, this six-lesson social studies unit examines the history and legacy of the murder of Emmett Till. Through videos, historical and contemporary readings, and varied learning activities, high school students come to understand the context of the tragedy, the activism it prompted, and how the past connects to the present.
Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See Traveling Exhibit
Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley: Let the World See is a traveling museum exhibit that focuses on five stories:
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Emmett’s personal story
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How the brave actions of Emmett's mom, Mamie Till-Mobley, fueled the Civil Rights Movement
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How a community and family have worked to keep Emmett’s memory alive
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How the vandalized historical marker connects to us today
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How we can commit to social justice in our own communities
The exhibit is a collaboration among The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, the Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley Institute, the Till family, and the Emmett Till Interpretive Center. Intended for families (age recommendation: 10 and up), the exhibit tells the story of Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley through eyewitness narration, historical photographs, and interactive components. The aim is to promote discussion about racism and to encourage visitor action in making social change.
Take a 3-D tour and see more educational resources for the exhibit on its homepage.