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Emmett & Mamie Till-Mobley House Museum

Explore the preserved home of Emmett Till & Mamie Till-Mobley in Chicago, a landmark of Civil Rights history and a testament to their enduring legacy.

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Visit the former home of Emmett Till and his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, in Chicago's West Woodlawn neighborhood. This two-flat apartment building, now a Chicago Landmark, serves as a museum and a testament to their enduring legacy in the Civil Rights Movement.

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  • 6427 S St Lawrence Ave, Chicago, Woodlawn, Illinois, 60637, US
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Local tips

  • Check the museum's website for updates on opening hours and tour schedules, as the museum is currently under renovation.
  • Consider visiting the nearby Mamie Till-Mobley Forgiveness Garden for a moment of reflection and connection to Mamie Till-Mobley's legacy.
  • Engage with the museum's exhibits and educational resources to deepen your understanding of the Civil Rights Movement and its ongoing relevance.
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Getting There

  • Public Transport

    From downtown Chicago, take the CTA Green Line to the 63rd Street station. From there, walk west on 63rd Street for approximately 0.3 miles, then turn left onto S St Lawrence Avenue. Walk south for about 0.1 miles. The museum will be on your left. A single fare on the CTA is $2.50.

  • Walking

    If you are near the University of Chicago, walk west on 63rd Street until you reach S St Lawrence Avenue. Turn left and walk south for about 0.1 miles. The Emmett & Mamie Till-Mobley House Museum will be on your left. This walk is approximately 1.5 miles and should take about 30 minutes.

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The Emmett & Mamie Till-Mobley House Museum stands as a poignant reminder of a pivotal moment in American history. Located in Chicago's West Woodlawn neighborhood, this unassuming two-flat building was once home to Emmett Till, a 14-year-old African American boy whose brutal murder in 1955 became a catalyst for the Civil Rights Movement, and his mother, Mamie Till-Mobley, whose courageous decision to have an open-casket funeral for her son exposed the horrors of racial violence to the world. Blacks In Green (BIG), a community and environmental non-profit development organization, purchased the house in 2020 and are restoring it into a museum and heritage hub. The restored building will feature exhibits, educational programming, and performance spaces dedicated to telling the story of Emmett and Mamie Till-Mobley and their family's journey during the Great Migration. Visitors can learn about Emmett's life in Chicago, the events leading up to his murder in Mississippi, and Mamie Till-Mobley's tireless activism in the wake of her son's death. The museum aims to foster dialogue about race relations and social justice, inviting visitors to reflect on the past and consider its relevance to the present. The house is located down the street from Blacks in Green's Mamie Till-Mobley Forgiveness Garden, creating a space for remembrance and contemplation. As part of the Emmett Till and Mamie Till-Mobley National Monument, the museum ensures that their story continues to educate and inspire future generations.

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