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Beginning September 1, the Emmett Till Interpretive Center will be closed to the public while undergoing major construction. Visitors will be able to visit and meet with staff inside the courtroom (2nd floor) at the Tallahatchie Second District Courthouse from 12 pm to 5 pm Tuesday through Saturday. The Center is expected to reopen on September 23. Please monitor the website and social media for updates.​
RACIAL RECONCILIATION BEGINS BY TELLING THE TRUTH
Museum Interpretation
An integral program of our center has always been the museum interpretation of local historical sites related to the story of Emmett Till. Our center, located across the street from the courthouse of the Emmett Till murder trial, provides tours and information about this historic location. To book a tour with us online, click below.
Above is an outside view of the historic courthouse of Emmett Till's Murder Trial.
This image depicts the interior of the courthouse which contained approximately 400 people crowded into this room on the day of the trial.
Above is the publicly addressed apology given by the Emmett Till Memorial Commission in 2007, in front of the courthouse.