# Event Details - **Event Name**: Emmett Till 71st Anniversary Commemoration Weekend Aug 28-30, 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm - **Event Description**: Join us in Mississippi to honor Emmett Till's life & legacy with a life changing weekend of reflection, education, empowerment & engagement.About this EventEmmett Till 71st Anniversary Commemoration Weekend Aug 28-30 2026Venue: various locations in Jackson snd the Delta area in Mississippi.Date: Day 1 August 28, 2026 ~ Sunday August 30 at 10:00AM The casket will remain open as we bear witness togethe. Come join us for a (3day) weekend of remembrance, reflection and empowerment as we honor Emmett Till and Mamie Till Mobley's undeniable legacy And stand in solidarity with other impacted snd civil rights era families and more!Activities At A GlanceDay 1 Friday, August 28• 10:00 am at the Mississippi State Capitol with a press conference followed by• 12:00 pm A Time For Unity in Black and White (wesr black snd white attire) pause for a Minent of Silence at noon at Myrlie's garden, a community green space and memorial located on the corner of Missouri Street near the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument,.• 2-5pm We invite to Visit the Civil Rights exhibits at the Two Mississippi Museums. Admissionis is Free for our guests (in collaboration withTwo Mississippi Museums and Emmett Till Legacy Foundation)• 5:30 pm doors open for a 6pm TILL movie screening and talk back, concluding with a candlelight vigil and unity prayer all tsking place at Rose E. McCoy auditorium on the campus of Jackson State University 1400 John R. Lynch St. Jackson, MSDay 2 Saturday August 29• 9:00am Departure Till Trail of Tears snd Terror Bus Tour. This is an educational life changing bus tour as we travel to locations snd sites along Emmett's Final journey to the delta area and more. There will be opportunities to connect with others who are passionate about legacy, civil rights, history, voting and the wellbeing of our future generations .Day 3 Sunday August 30• 10:30 am Worship Together in White (wear white attire) at Farish Street Baptist Church 619 N Farish St Jackson, MS.. we conclude with an opportunity for our guests to break bread together with a meal, a call to action and a send off for safe travels back to our various destinations.Let's come together to commemorate this important anniversary and stand in solidarity with other families snd leaders to continue the fight for our rights, the truth, justice and accountability. See you there! https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events8/banners/39c357e0-a005-11f1-a9b6-5f3c34d9259b-rimg-w740-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events4/banners/39d88d90-a005-11f1-a9b6-5f3c34d9259b-rimg-w740-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events9/banners/39e8e140-a005-11f1-a9b6-5f3c34d9259b-rimg-w740-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/39fba5f0-a005-11f1-a9b6-5f3c34d9259b-rimg-w1200-h554-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/3a0bf9a0-a005-11f1-a9b6-5f3c34d9259b-rimg-w987-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events3/banners/3a21cb90-a005-11f1-a9b6-5f3c34d9259b-rimg-w979-h740-dc080808-gmir.jpg Day 1 August 28?: 10:00 AM - 11:30 AMDay 1 August 28 Press Conference at Mississippi State Capitol RotundaHost: Mississippi State Legislators Info: This is the Emmett Till National Day Of Remembrance and a Time For Unity in Black and White honoring the life and legacy of Emmett Louis Till a14-year-old boy whose visit to Mississippi from Chicago ended with his lynching in '55. The acquittal of his murderers, his mothers decision to have an open casket funeral ignited a global movement for CivilRights that continues today. 2026 marks the 21st anniversary of the Emmett Till Legacy Foundation. Please Come & join youth, local & nat'l Legislators, Till Family members, community leaders, other impacted families, activists & special guests. Please wear black & white attire, pause for a moment of silence at 12 noon. Say his name & all others whose lives have been stolen. Experience what is planned over this powerful and life changing 71st anniversary 3 day weekend. As we remember both Emmett & his mother, we'll unite & commit to honor the past, vote, prepare the next generation for the future, stand in solidarity & vow to never forget. ?: 12:00 PM - 01:30 PMDay 1 August 28 A Time For Unity in Black and White w/ A Moment of SilenceHost: Medgar Myrlie Evers Home Nat'l Monument SuperintendentInfo: Join us for A Time for Unity in Black and White at Myrlie's Garden with a tour of the Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home Nat'l Monument (following the press conference). A perfect setting as we are remembering that on this day in 1955 14 yr old Emmett Till was kidnapped & lynched launching his undeniable legacy. Please join us in person or remotely by pausing for a moment of silence at 12 noon. SayHisName and All others whose lives have been stolen by violence, hatred and racism, This is a silent yet powerful protest against modern day lynchings, racism and hatred. Take a photo of yourself and post on social media use Hashtag #EmmettTill71. Myrlie's Garden is located on the corner of Missouri Street, it is the historic location of a garden plot where Myrlie Evers hosted a local garden club while the Evers family lived in the neighborhood. Afterwards we are invited to visit / tour the Medgar & Myrlie Evers Home National Monument within walking distance nearby. https://www.nps.gov/memy/?: 08:45 PM - 09:15 PMDay 1 August 28 CandleLight vigil w/Unity Prayer at Rose E. McCoy Auditorium Host: Students and CommunityDay 1 August 28?: 05:30 PM - 09:15 PMDay 1 Aug 28 TILL Movie Screening & Talk BackHost: TigerTech KrewDay 2 August 29?: 09:30 AM - 10:00 PMDay 2 August 29 Till Trail of Tears and Terror Bus educational Bus TourHost: Emmett Till Legacy Foundation Info: Get ready! get ready! This is a life changing bus tour you don't want to miss! Please plan to join us on Emmett Till's last journey in the Delta area of Mississippi. Let's experience this life changing, unique and moving tour as we visit important sites of Emmett's fateful journey to include stops in Money, Mississippi, the Emmett Till Statue, Emmett Till and Mamie Till Mobley National Monuments, museum visits and more with youth, students, sponsors, supporters, ambassadors, advocates, families of the movement, concerned mothers, #mothersofmurderedsons, civil rights era and impacted families, Till Legacy Family members and special guests for the unique Emmett Till 71st Year Anniversary Commemoration Educational Tour. Registration required plus a nominal fee for museum admission. Sponsorships available at request. Donations accepted. Day 3 August 30?: 10:30 AM - 01:00 PMDay 3 August 30 Worship in White togetherHost: Emmett Till Legacy FoundationInfo: August 30 morning 10:30 am Worship in White: Our Family COGIC/Baptist Roots Church Service. Join us and wear white attire. Join the Emmett Till Family and experience the source of Mamie Till Mobley's and our ancestors unwavering strength and resilience. Location to be announced.?: 01:30 PM - 03:30 PMDay 3 August 30 Break Bread Together for Unity, Strength & Send off Host: Emmett Till Legacy / Till Family Info: Location to be announced after service. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/jackson/emmett-till-71st-anniversary-commemoration-weekend-aug-28-30-2026/100001990317574443 - **Event Categories**: entertainment, business, conferences, candlelight-concerts, trips-adventures, nonprofit, good-friday - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 2 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 5 hours - Location: Mississippi State Capitol - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 77.61, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Jackson - **state**: MS - **country**: United States - **location**: Mississippi State Capitol - **lat**: 32.30348 - **long**: -90.18214619999999 - **full address**: Mississippi State Capitol, 400 High Street, Jackson, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Emmett Till 71st Anniversary Commemoration Weekend Aug 28-30, 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/d3ce81b6ce199e3768b29bdacf394fd87d7b7233d9feb47ad80c558130d9e6dc-rimg-w1200-h1200-dc020102-gmir.jpg?v=1780657551 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Emmett Till 71st Anniversary Commemoration Weekend Aug 28-30, 2026 being held? - **A:** Emmett Till 71st Anniversary Commemoration Weekend Aug 28-30, 2026 takes place on Fri, 28 Aug, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sun, 30 Aug, 2026 at 03:00 pm at Mississippi State Capitol, 400 High Street, Jackson, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Emmett Till 71st Anniversary Commemoration Weekend Aug 28-30, 2026? - **A:** Emmett Till 71st Anniversary Commemoration Weekend Aug 28-30, 2026 is organized by Emmett Till Legacy Foundation. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Emmett Till 71st Anniversary Commemoration Weekend Aug 28-30, 2026 is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Jackson, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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