60th Anniversary of Medgar Evers' Assassination

 
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Join the NPS and local community to remember the life and legacy of Medgar Evers

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60 years ago, on June 12, 1963 tragedy struck the Evers family and the neighborhood of Jackson's North Street when white supremacist Byron De La Beckwith shot and killed Medgar Evers in the driveway of his house.

This gruesome assassination forever changed the Evers family, the Jackson community, and the Civil Rights movement. In the decades since, Medgar's legacy has lived on, inspiring thousands to continue the quest for equal civil rights, fair treatment, and social justice.

From June 9th, 2023 through June 12, 2023 the National Park Service, in partnership with the National Park Foundation, National Parks Conservation Association, and the Trust for Public Land, will honor the legacy of Medgar Evers, and the lifelong contributions of this family through a series of public events.
In addition the following local partners are hosting events throughout the community during this important period of reflection. Click the name of each partner to be linked to additional information.
As events get finalized, updates will be posted to this website and social media. Please bookmark this site, or use quicklink go.nps.gov/Evers60 for quick access.
 

Schedule of Events

From June 9 through June 12, 2023, join National Park Service Rangers at the Medgar and Myrlie Evers' Home and their garden plot for a variety of rememberance events including ranger talks, children's activities, educational displays, and film showings. Additional programming is being offered by the Medgar and Myrlie Evers' Institute and the City of Jackson.

Use the drop-down menus below for an explanation of the listed events.

June 9:
  • 10am-6pm: Ranger-led shuttle tours
  • 10am-6pm: Ranger-led access of Medgar and Myrlie's House
  • 10am-6pm: Information tent and activities at Myrlie's Garden
  • 10am-1pm and 3pm-5pm: Jr Ranger Activities at Medgar Evers Library
June 10:
  • 9am: Community Cleanup of Medgar Evers Statue at Medgar Evers Library
  • 9am-6pm: Ranger-led shuttle tours
  • 11am -2pm National Park Workshops at Two Mississippi Museums
  • 10am-6pm: Ranger-led access of Medgar and Myrlie's House
  • 10am-6pm: Information tent and activities at Myrlie's Garden
  • 10am-1pm and 3pm-5pm: Jr Ranger Activities at Medgar Evers Library
June 11:
  • 10am-6pm: Ranger-led shuttle tours
  • 10am-6pm: Ranger-led access of Medgar and Myrlie's House
  • 10am-6pm: Information tent and activities at Myrlie's Garden
June 12:
  • 10am: Commemoration Event at Myrlie's Garden
  • 12pm-6pm: Silent walk-through of home
  • 12pm-6pm: Ranger-led shuttle tours
  • 12pm-6pm: Information tent and activities at Myrlie's Garden
  • 10am-1pm and 3pm-5pm: Jr Ranger Activities at Medgar Evers Library
 

Description of Events

 

 

Oral History Project

Oral historians from the cultural resources management company New South Associates will be present during the commemoration events and have an opportunity for those with knowledge about the history of Medgar Evers, the civil rights movement in Jackson, and the history of the Elraine community to have their interviews professionally recorded. These videos will become part of National Park Service archives and may be used for future interpretation of the national monument. If you would like to schedule an interview in advance or for more information, please contact Velma Fann, (770) 498-4155 (ext. 126).

We will be holding the interviews Thursday June 8 (9AM-4PM), Friday June 9 (9-4), Saturday June 10 (9-12), Monday June 12 (9-4) in the William F. Winter Archives and History Building in downtown Jackson, Mississippi, at 200 North Street in the Orientation Room on the first floor.
 
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Parking at the house site is limited- use parkin and shuttle from Jackson State University

Parking

Parking at Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument is extremely limited, and will be reserved for those with mobility challenges. All others should park at Jackson State University and use free shuttles to access the site.

First shuttle run will be at 9am, and final departure from Jackson State University will be 6pm June 9 through June 12.

Parking lot address is: 1042 John R. Lynch St, Jackson MS, 39203, located across the street from COFO and adjacent to the Stringer Lodge.

Last updated: June 10, 2023

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Contact Info

Mailing Address:

1425 Lelia Dr
Ste A
Medgar and Myrlie Evers Home National Monument

Jackson, MS 39216

Phone:

601-345-7211

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