Mississippi Delta Experience Touring Service

02/19/2024

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08/25/2023

The Historic Emmett Till 68th Anniversary Commemoration Weekend starts today. Join us for an unforgettable experience.

Come and be enlightened about the life and legacy of Emmett Till, a young African American boy whose tragic death sparked the Civil Rights Movement.

Don't miss out on this opportunity to learn, grow, and connect with others who share your passion for social justice.

Join us Fri Aug 25, 2023 - Sun Aug 27, 2023 in Jackson, Mississippi.

The tour is led by knowledgeable guides, you'll visit important sites and landmarks associated with Emmett Till's life and death, including the courthouse where his murderers were acquitted and the site where his body was found.

Through this tour, we hope to shed light on the ongoing struggle for racial justice and inspire visitors to become advocates for change in their own communities.

We can't wait to see you there!

Become a part of history! You're invited to join relatives, community partners and our advocates. Emmett Till's 68th Anniversary Commemoration.

https://emmetttilllegacyfoundation.com/events/

🌟 A PRIVATE SCREENING — there will be a private screening of the movie TILL Movie where attendees and invited guests will have the opportunity to screen the movie and engage in an interactive Q&A sessions with family members, members of the cast, and guests. (August 25) Sold out
We will announce if space becomes available.

🌟 LEGACY TOUR — The TILL Trail of Tears, Terror, and Truth Educational Tour will take students and attendees to HISTORIC LOCATIONS in the MS delta, iconic to Emmett Till’s journey, the trial, and timeline in history today. (August 26th)

🌟 DAY OF WORSHIP — The day of worship will honor the life, legacy, and COURAGEOUS strides towards justice by Ms. Mamie Till Mobley at a church of communal impact. (August 27th)

Join us register today!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/emmett-till-68th-anniversary-commemoration-weekend-tickets-649806146677?aff=ebdssbdestsearch

In conjunction with our community partners, sponsors, and fellow advocates, we will be hosting the Emmett Till 68th Anniversary Commemoration Weekend, geared towards honoring the life and legacy of Emmett Louis Till and educating attendees about the importance of keeping Emmett’s undeniable true story alive, learning about the courage of his mother, his place, impact, and influences on American history and our lives today.

03/15/2023

10/28/2022

Ground breaking for Mamie Till Mobley statue at Argo High School

10/20/2022

Join us tomorrow at 4pm to celebrate the unveiling of the commemorative statue of Emmett Till at the corner of Howard and Johnson Street. Let’s witness history together!
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10/14/2022

https://www.newsy.com/stories/museum-seeks-to-teach-kids-legacy-humanity-of-emmett-till/

Museums are helping fill some gaps in the teachings of America's racist history, with one Indianapolis exhibit sharing Emmett Till's story.

10/07/2022

01/24/2022

01/23/2022

Join us to discuss the importance of documenting Civil Rights stories in the Mississippi Delta, specifically around Emmett Till and how his life and memory have been commemorated. The event will include clips from oral history interviews gathered as part of a MS Humanities Council oral history grant-funded project, an excerpt from a documentary on local leader Jerome Little, and a panel discussion with the filmmakers and Dr. Dave Tell, author of Remembering Emmett Till. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/remembering-emmett-till-in-the-mississippi-delta-tickets-250423542557?blm_aid=99707078.

10/22/2021

NOW CASTING FOR THE EMMETT TILL MOVIE "TILL" 
PIVOTAL COURTROOM SCENES
Males & Females
Any Ethnicity
Ages: 18+
Dates: 10/27 - 11/2/2021
Roles: Jury Members, Reporters, Onlookers, etc Location: Cartersville, GA **SUBMIT NOW**
[email protected] **
SUBJECT: Courtroom scenes **

PLEASE NOTE
-This is a period piece. No unnatural colored hair/faux braids/visible tattoos/facial piercings/do not have or get hair cut prior to work date
-You may be booked for multiple work/fitting dates. Must have open availability

BG Rate: $135/12+ ot
-Talent will complete digital voucher via Castifi
-Paid in the form of check within 4-6 weeks
-Must have valid identification to work in the US

10/17/2021

10/13/2021

Visit us soon to check out the latest and greatest!
Today the Museum unveiled the Mississippi GRAMMY® Archives—Mississippi Map which is now open to the public in our Mississippi Gallery.
The Mississippi GRAMMY Archives is an interactive map that features Mississippi-born GRAMMY winners and nominees, GRAMMY Hall of Fame inductees, and Lifetime Achievement Award winners.
The interactive serves to educate all visitors on the vast impact Mississippians have made on the American musical landscape.
This interactive map was made possible by a $150,000 grant from the state of Mississippi, which was secured in 2019 by now Commissioner Willie Simmons.

10/12/2021

MDETS will provide more and exciting updates to the page. Stay tuned!

10/04/2021

So excited about the positive thing happening. Smithsonian, community engagement and Mamie Till Mobley memorial site.

05/31/2021

Enjoyed my tour. With you and yours.