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Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument
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National Monument·Somber, Reflective, Educational, Historic
The Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument in Jackson, Mississippi, is a deeply significant site dedicated to the leaders of the American Civil Rights Movement. As the former residence of Medgar Evers, the NAACP's first field secretary in Mississippi, and his wife Myrlie, the home was the site of Medgar’s tragic assassination in 1963. Today, the National Park Service manages the property, offering visitors a chance to see the preserved ranch-style house and learn about the family's courageous work for social justice. It stands as a powerful reminder of the struggle for equality and the events that catalyzed the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This monument provides a vital, immersive look at 20th-century history.
The Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument in Jackson, Mississippi, is a deeply significant site dedicated to the leaders of the American Civil Rights Movement. As the former residence of Medgar Evers, the NAACP's first field secretary in Mississippi, and his wife Myrlie, the home was the site of Medgar’s tragic assassination in 1963. Today, the National Park Service manages the property, offering visitors a chance to see the preserved ranch-style house and learn about the family's courageous work for social justice. It stands as a powerful reminder of the struggle for equality and the events that catalyzed the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This monument provides a vital, immersive look at 20th-century history.
Address
2332 Margaret Walker Alexander Drive
Websitenps.gov
Phone601-345-7211
Highlights
Preserved ranch-style home of Medgar and Myrlie Evers.
Managed by the National Park Service with expert interpretation.
Deep connection to the events leading to the Civil Rights Act of 1964.
Authentic look at 20th-century history and activism.
Occasion Tags
Educational, History Buffs
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Location
Jackson, Mississippi, United States