2 listed national monuments
Sites in Mississippi and Chicago honor Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley. Interpretation addresses racist violence, the demand for justice and the power of a mother’s decision to make the truth public.
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The family home of Medgar and Myrlie Evers reveals the personal setting of civil-rights work and racist violence. Its modest scale makes the national significance especially tangible.
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A scenic parkway follows a historic travel corridor through forests, fields and communities. Short walks and interpreted stops help reveal the people who traveled here long before modern roads.
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