Emmett Till Interpretive Center
Visitor Center · Mississippi ·
Managed by the National Park Service
- 152 ft
- Elevation
Visit us at the Emmett Till Interpretive Center in Sumner, MS. There you can explore the interpretive exhibit, learn more about the sites in Mississippi and Illinois, and get information about guided tours, current conditions, and more.
Getting there
Traveling south on I-55 from Memphis, take exit 227 toward Highway 32 W. In Charleston, Mississippi, turn left on Clay Street (MS-35 S/Highway 32). After 1.6 miles, turn right to stay on Highway 32. In Webb, Mississippi, make another right turn onto US Highway 49 E after 16.8 miles before making a right onto Westbrooks Ave. in Sumner, Mississippi. Follow Westbrooks Ave. to S Railroad Ave. and follow until you reach N. Court St. Turn right and follow N. Court St. to the Emmett Till Interpretive Center.
33.97103, -90.36968 · 33°58'15.7"N 90°22'10.8"W
Typical weather
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| Precip in | 4.9 | 5.3 | 5.5 | 5.9 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 4.3 | 3.2 | 3.8 | 4.0 | 4.5 | 5.8 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 15.7 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Emmett Till Interpretive Center
- Can you reserve a site at Emmett Till Interpretive Center?
- No. Emmett Till Interpretive Center is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.
Camping near Emmett Till Interpretive Center
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- Hickory Ridge 30.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Wallace Creek 30.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Wallace Creek Day Use Area 30.7 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Long Branch Campground 31.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Plum Point Campground 32.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Chickasaw Hill Day Use Area 33.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
- Chickasaw Hill 34 mi · Campground · we watch it
Contact
- Phone (662) 483-1231
- Email till_info@nps.gov
- Info Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-07-23.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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