Medgar Evers Home Reviews

We were passing through Jackson and did not have time to schedule a tour of the Medgar Evers home. We decided that we would stop by anyway and at least view the home from the outside. I am so glad that we stopped by. It was amazing just to see the house. We will definitely go back another time and take a tour.

Call ahead if you want a tour.

This is essentially a drive by site if you didn't call ahead. It is still worth a visit, particularly in combination with the Mississippi Civil Rights museum.

I have seen the movie the Medgar Evers story and to go to the very house where he gave his life to support the civil rights movement was very humbling. I highly recommend this as a stop for a better understanding of the civil rights history.

We did a driveby Medgar Evers home, but did not tour it. However, the local nearby library has a lifesize statue in his honor, as well as a display in the lobby on Medgar's contributions to the community. Enjoyed this.

I was very fortunate to have Tony Bounds as my tour guide. He is an instructor at a couple of colleges and really knows the history on Medgar Evers, civil rights history and African American history. He gave me great insights. This visit was one of the major highlights of my entire trip.

Minnie was our tour guide, she did a great job giving us insight on what really happened that terrible night. She is very knowledgeable. I fought back tear. It just breaks your heart. A great place to visit. Good job Minnie Ruth!!!

I have learned so much about Mr. Evers on our trip to Jackson. We visited the Museum of Civil Rights where we first learned about him. Pur tour guide at his house was very knowledgeable of his life, the area and civil rights history.

The tour was very enlightening and Ms. Minnie gave an outstanding overview of the events leading up to the Assassination of Medgar Evers. Enjoyed it very much. Was visiting with 45 ladies from Atlanta.

Wow! What an experience. Yes you have to make an appt. to see the inside but it is well worth it. The lady from Tougaloo College who gave us the tour was amazing. She was able to tell us things about what happened that night that we had never heard before. Thank you all for keeping our history alive. We even went over to visit the college afterward. It is a beautiful campus. Please take the time to go see this home. It is well worth it.

The story of Medgar Evers illustrates the turbulence and strife plaguing our country in the 1960s, and today. So many courageous individuals bucked the status quo to say "This is not okay."

Mr. Evers worked tirelessly to advance civil rights and ultimately gave his life.
Yet, there continues to be a fundamental problem when it takes 3 trials and until 1994 to convict someone who shot Mr. Evers in his driveway.

Thank you Tougaloo College for preserving this important historical story. Ms. Watson shared the NPS is potentially "adopting" the Evers Home. Please do
Right now the home provides tours on a donation basis.

Note: Castle Rock Entertainment used the house for a movie (Ghosts of MS I believe) and in exchange left period furnishings, etc.

Jackson is planning the opening of its Civil Rights Museum in December. Dedicate a day to learning about the people, the history, and present day. This would be a trifecta if you add in the Smith Robertson Museum (separate review). The S R Museum elaborates on Evers' story and highlights the story of James Meredith. What's a day when these remarkable individuals gave their lives.

We brought a group of young adults from Michigan heading to a Mission Trip. Many of them were familiar with this information from school. But to be able to walk through his home, read the extra information and see pictures was an experience no text book can teach.

Had a Amazing tour of Black History and learned a lot about Medgar Evers that Hasn’t been talked about

It was moving to see where Medgar Evens was assassinated. The details about the incident are well explained.

If it is closed, there is still enough information outside to understand the attack.

OMG! Where to start? This was amazing. The house is still in original view. The carport still have areas of blood stain. You can look across the street and see exactly where the "shooter" was behind the bush. The house gave me "chills" just being there. I will go back and take my kids.

This is a fairly quick tour as the home is considerably small. Minnie, the tour guide, is an excellent presenter and offered a thorough presentation of Medger Evers' life, assassination, and events that followed. It caused me to view The Ghosts of Mississippi film afterward. Aspects of the tour were heart wrenching, as I fought back tears. This is a must-see in Jackson, MS.

I'm so glad there are devoted tour guides from Tougaloo College taking the time to care for the house & share Medgar Evers' history. Only drawback was not enough time to look at the boards in one bedroom with detailed history of events. As we were just 2 & guide made special trip to give us a tour that we planned for 2 weeks ahead, we didn't want to take more of her time.
Our middle class northern white families had some of the same kitchen & household items that are shown as typical for many middle-class American homes of the time. Nice to reminisce, but then it struck me, "why should there be such hatred against a man with dark skin?"
So sad his kids had to sleep on mattresses on the floor rather than in beds so bullets would harm them through windows.

As far as I know, this is not a site open for tours. We just parked and took pictures. As I was standing there, I reflected on how brave this young family man was in his quest for freedom.

This museum will take you back in time! So moving. The museum is owned by Tougaloo College and you have to call and make a reservation to tour (it's just the house, so they don't have workers there all the time which is completely understandable). Such a great thing to do in Jackson.

Home/Museum tells the story of the assassination of Medgar Evers in his driveway on June 12,1963. We visited in January 2019 after making an appointment with Minnie Watson at Tougaloo College (they owned and operated the home/museum at that time). On March 14, 2019, President Trump signed legislation to make this site a National Monument within the National Park System. Therefore, check with the NPS for the latest information on touring the home/museum. FYI, a statue of Evers is located at the library a few blocks away.

You could feel the history when you walk up the driveway. Even though you cannot enter the home, visiting his home, where he was killed, was still an experience.

A terrible thing happened here, but fortunately Tougaloo College has turned into an important learning opportunity and a meaningful historical landmark. Glad I was able to see the house and learn about the history. A very moving experience.

A must see for everyone .... a sad glimpse of our recent United states history. If you are fortunately enough to have Minnie has your guide, you will appreciate exactly what those times meant.

Run by the National Parks Service with excellent Park Service tour guides, this home is a glimpse into the past and frozen in time; the children's rooms, the colored bathroom tiles, the vanity. The bullet that shot Medgar Evers went through the front window and into the wall and kitchen left holes still visible. The quiet residential street remains quiet with a Merlie Evers public garden at the end but bears witness to a national tragedy.

It was an honor to have the experience of seeing history first hand and meeting his wife and daughter was just icing on the cake.

Visiting the Medgar Evers house was a highlight of our Southern civil rights history road trip...thanks to Ms. Minnie Watson, the docent who made the whole visit worthwhile. She knew Medgar Evers personally, she lives in the community, she narrates both the man and his time in history, as well as bringing the story to the present day. Ms. Watson makes this 'historic' site seem very real and very present-day. Of all the houses, plantations, and museums we visited this is by far the smallest--it's a very modest ranch-style home---but the story and the man are as powerful as it gets.

It is imperative that you call ahead and book an appointment. This is not-to-be-missed opportunity to hear history and interpretation from someone who lived it.

My husband and I are on "Civil Rights Tour" of the South. Thanks to the reviewers who suggested to call ahead and arrange an appointment with Minnie Watson. She really brought Medgar Evers, his family, his home, and the era to life. I knew of the Evers' story but to hear it from someone who knew him was fantastic.

The National Parks Service will be taking over the home so it may be closed in the near future to implement the Parks Service plans before re-opening.

Home was not opened but it will be in another few days. Important not to forget this great and brave man and the battle that he fought and for which he gave his life.

We were driving to Tupelo when passing Jackson, we decided to see if Medgar Evers home was available to tour. Not realizing one needed an appointment, we just stopped at his house. If you get a chance, see this. Being there just made me even more angry at Byron de la Beckwith for assassinating such an admirable man! Having Ghosts of Mississippi being one of my favorite movies of all times, I could envision seeing Myrlie running out the door after hearing the shot. Glad we stopped!

You need to call ahead to Tougaloo College to arrange this private tour; if you are at all interested in Civil Rights history I would strongly suggest that you do this. Minnie Jackson is an amazing lady & the 1 1/2 hrs. that we spent with her will be cherished forever. Her knowledge of Medgar Evers' & his families life is fascinating. The bullet hole in the refrigerator, the blood in the driveway, the Evers' being forced to sleep on the floor for their safety, the next door neighbor that heard the shots & whose family still live there, where Mrs. Evers & the children are today. So, so much knowledge. In addition, it was fascinating to hear her talk about her own life growing up in Mississsippi. A definite Mississippi highlight for us.

The lady in the home was wonderful! She was full of knowledge and very friendly. I gave a well deserved donation. I'd love to bring my friends and family members next time.

On a recent trip my friend and I arranged a visit to the Evers Home by contacting Ms. Minnie Watson, Curator, at nearby Tougaloo College, which owns the home. What a treat!

Not only did Ms. Watson conduct an interior tour by appointment (the home is in an active residential neighborhood and the exterior can be toured anytime during the day), she gave us a comprehensive oral history of the home, the Evers family, Evers' neighbors, the tragedy, the aftermath, local history -- you name it. We were astonished not only at her personal recollections but also her presentation and warm professional demeanor.

We were hesitant to ask Ms. Watson to open the house just for us, but she said she does this all the time for small groups and even individuals. So if planning a visit definitely contact her and go -- you will not be disappointed. We spent about an hour.

We were able to go inside and it is very moving. All of the furnishings and household items are what the Evers family had when they lived there. You also see where the the bullet entered the house. You don't want to miss it.

The tour of this home was excellent. Our guide was knowledgeable. Apparently, when Medgar built the house, he had the foresight to have the windows raised 2 or so extra inches so they could lay on the floor. That would allow them less likely to be seen through the window for a shooter. Unfortunately, he was killed in the driveway. Going here is definitely worth the time.

I didn't get to do the tour inside but you have to call ahead to schedule a tour. This was an impromptu visit while I was googling for direction to the Smith Robertson and Civil Rights Museums.

This was a random visit. We were riding down the street and stopped by and the lady who shows the Home allowed us to come and view the home before other guests came by. I had chills listening to the story. Very informative. My eleven year old had a lot of questions. I would recommend this tour.

If you are interested in the Civil Rights Movement, then this is an important stop. Didn't go inside, but there are plaques relating Medgar Evers' story along the driveway. If you know your U.S. history, just standing in this spot is very moving.

When first planning to visit Jackson on our road trip, I wanted to pay homage to this man. I had seen a movie about him and was so disturbed by his senseless death at the hands of a man who did not see justice till decades later. The tour of the home was not available on the day that we were there, unfortunately, but we read the plaque and took photos of the house. We had a sense of reverence while there. How awful that night must have been for his wife and children! We had a GPS so we found the home easy to find. It is in a residential area and there are signs indicating this.

Had a powerful visit to this historical home. You must plan ahead and book a private tour (you make a donation if you wish ... money was never discussed). I spoke with Minnie and she gave our family an incredible tour of this home. We learned so much about Medgar Evers ... and you really should see the movie, "Ghosts of Mississippi" prior to your visit. Stop by the public library within a mile of this house and you can see a Medgar Evers statute in the courtyard ... also, go in to the library and they have a few small exhibits on Mr. Evers' life.

Truly a step back in time! Our tour guide was extremely knowledgeable and was able to answer our questions, as she was a personal friend of Medgar & Myrlie's. The holes where the bullets entered the house remain, as do some of the original items in the house. This is a must see for anyone interested in the history of the Civil Rights movement, as well as those who need to learn about it. We took our kids (ages 6 & 13) and they found it very interesting. Photos are allowed. One tip: make your appointment ahead of time because the guided tours are by volunteers. No admission fee, but donations are accepted.

Our guide Minnie was beyond wonderful: so much knowledge about the Evers family, the city, the times, the neighborhood, and her own experience as a young person in Jackson. She was also gracious in finding a time for multiple groups to gather for the tour. I'm grateful that TripAdvisor praised this tour, as it seemed harder to find on the more official Jackson sites.

Visit this house. Bring young people.

Stopped in Jackson on our drive south to Orange Beach, AL. Scheduled tour beforehand with Minnie Watson. She was a delightful tour guide and a wealth of knowledge about Medgar Evers' life and death, his family, and the history of the NAACP in Jackson. We have a 6 and 12 year old and I had them watch "Ghosts of Mississippi" before our trip to provide background on Medgar Evers' story, which really enhanced the experience. Amazing to see history come alive in the tour of the Evers' home. Don't miss this if you're in Jackson!

We drove by this historic home on a Sunday, so it was closed, but the plaques displaying information of the famous incident are most helpful. The house is located in a residential area, kept up and preserved by obviously caring neighbors. I don't know if it is open during certain hours, to go inside? But it was most welcoming, it seemed, to walk around and ponder that terrible night.

I visited the house with my Sojourn group. We came all the way from California to see this house, we were studying about Medgar Evers, and seeing this house was really sad and at the same time powerful because after all we were standing on a murder scene....

The phone number that was listed to call for a tour was disconnected. The outside of the house and the yard are well kept. Not sure I will try to visit this site the next time I'm in Jackson. The website is not user friendly. No contact information

We only had half a day in Jackson so we had to be selective on what we wanted to see. We did not book a tour, but we went by to see the house. While there, a woman greeted us and introduced herself as the tour guide. She advised that she would let us in. We went inside the house. She gave us a private tour and explained all sorts of cool details. This is a must see!

Ms. Minnie Watson did an outstanding job of explaining the life and murder of Medgar Evers. I knew the history, recall the headlines and horror. But to be able to be in the home where he and his family lived was one of the high points of our Civil Rights 12 day trip.
It is a lovely home in a nice neighborhood. Not sure what the neighbors think of the tourist traffic but I'm sure it is annoying.
Ms. Watson explained everything and patiently answered questions.
She explained that Mr. Evers worked with the builder of the home in hopes of as much safety as possible - main entrance on side of building, one driveway so cars would not be side by side, rocks/pebbles on roof to cut down on danger of firebombing the roof. All to no avail. Ms. Minnie explained the shot from a house far across the street - killing Mr. Evers standing behind the car, through the living room window, through the far living room wall, bouncing off the refrigerator and landing on a counter. The signs of this tragedy are still there.
The house and lawn are well cared for.
It will soon be taken over by the US Parks Department. Go as soon as you can as the inside may not be opened to tourists.

I was unfamiliar with the tale of Medgar Evers, but our guide was so informative, I learnt so much. A very heart wrenching site, from a time that has thankfully past.

I learned a great deal about the life of Medgar Evers during this tour. The tour guide was fantastic. Death threats made to Medgar Evers changed the way he and his family went about their daily lives but not their resolve to fight segregation, Jim Crow laws, and for voting rights. He and his family slept with their mattresses on the floor to reduce the likelihood that they could be shot through the windows of their home. The bullet that killed Medgar Evers after going through him traveled through the front window, through an interior wall and then ricocheted off of the refrigerator (see picture of refrigerator). A chilling reminder of racism and our need to confront it. If you want a tour make sure you arrange it by phone in advance. Tours are not available on Sundays.

Having recently watched the PBS series 'Eyes on the Prize" (about the Civil Rights era) we thought it would be interesting to see Medgar Evers Home. I called three times to check the opening times, but only ever got an answer machine. (They did ask you to leave a number and they'd call back, but as we were 'on the road' this was not an option). So we decided to drop by. Thanks to the sat-nav system it was easy to find - but it was all locked up and closed. If you're interested in seeing this attraction, make sure you find if/when it's open.

I took a chance to drive by the house . I have read so much about this strong man . I saw the movie and my heart had always broken for his wife and children . She was a strong women and still is . I was very lucky as this wonderful lady full of knowledge was there giving a tour and let me join in . She was an amazing person who knew her history and I could have talked to her for hours . You can read about their life and walk through the house . I will admit I got cold chills as I walked past the drive way where his blood is still there . He was killed by a coward who shot him in the back . Who finally served his sentence in prison . Please call ahead . Don't miss this piece of history .

We called from the UK to book an appointment for a tour and Ms Minnie called us back in the UK to confirm our time.
Ms Minnie actually knew Medgar Evers and her knowledge of his life and the events that took place at his home in Jackson Mississippi are unrivalled. We spoke at length about all aspects of his life and assassination and honestly could not have had a better guide and experience. I would not hesitate to recommend this to others, just make sure you call in advance to book a tour ( they’re free but you can leave a donation if you wish)

I took the tour of Medgar's home today. The tour guide lady talked to us about the neighborhood how it was in the time that Medgar was alive. In hearing the story and seeing all of the mementos of the heartless murder, it made me appreciate so much more the plight for segregation in Mississippi in the 1960's. I want to bring my children back so they can see and learn and luckily I only live 15 minutes away. I do recommend. It is currently free to the public (schedule a tour) but donations are appreciated as they help with the preservation.

We had the pleasure of visiting Medgar's home as part of our Deep South trip and found the experience extremely inspiring and moving. Our tour guide was absolutely fantastic and she met Medgar, so was in a good position to share with us some of her memories and experiences. This is exactly what made our visit so educational and memorable as she really captured the context of the time as well as some of the personal sacrifices made by Medgar and his family, the ultimate one, being his life. His blood is still apparent on the drive way. She painted a very vivid picture that was really powerful and based on actual events.

Please do arrange a visit to this remarkable location, not for the actual house, but to walk in the foot steps of an inspirational leader and to learn more about him and what he stood for.

Once a high class neighborhood, this site is now a low-mid class neighborhood. Despite that, the maintenance clearly kept up with this historical landmark and is extremely vital to Mississippi's history.

This historical landmark is in the heart of a neighborhood. Unfortunately, I did not call ahead of time to book my tour, but the exterior is always open. The guide was very nice and attempted to accommodate my brief availability.

What a great visit even if some furniture aren't the original ones. The University send a guide to tell you the life of the Evers Family and their drama. You can see the bullet impacts in the kitchen and can imagine the terror they lived.

I am inclined not to give a rating as I did not tour the inside as I was not able to line up a tour (call ahead). I combined this stop with the nearby library that has a statue of Medgar Evers. Powerful history and when you combine both with a trip to the new Civil Rights Museum located downtown, it adds up to a very moving day. The house is a little hard to find and the statue can be missed if not looking for the library. Both are a little bit away from downtown but worth a drive. Sad history that needs to be recalled and interpreted for years to come.

This stop was a little off the beaten path but well worth the trip. You have to go through a few dodgy sections but the actual neighborhood is very nice and peaceful.

It's worth a quick visit if you are already at the Missisippi Civil rights museum. Only took about 5 minutes. (And I'd suggest lunch just down the road at Bully's Soul food).

The house was out of our way to visit, but we felt it was a necessary one. You can make arrangements to have a tour, but we didn’t know that prior to visiting. Another stop we are glad we made.

After visiting this site, I can honestly say I am glad I was born in 1964 and I have no memories of how awful things were in the history of our country. I remember the lunar landing in 1969 and reruns of JFKs assassination, but not this moment in time. It opened my eyes to a dark time, as far as I'm concerned. I had to spend some time on wikipedia to fill in some of the holes. Overall, it was time well spent and an experience that you should consider. However, do a little reading before hand. i think it would help with the experience.

The home where Medgar Evers was executed is now a museum, and seeing the location and reading about the situation is an important and moving site to visit for those who care about the Civil Rights Movement in the USA.

Growing up in the North, I would hear about the struggles that occurred in the South with Jim Crow. It became more real today as I visited this place. While I didn't go inside, I did review the signage to learn more about Medgar Evans, what he started, and the legacy he left.

Watch the national park video first. Powerful to see what happened to a him, fighting for human rights. Tragic, and then inspiring to see where Myrlie Evers took
the cause.

good for history buffs.....a new look as how life has changed

Such a sense of history - Medgar Evers was assassinated in his driveway by a coward. That coward was finally brought to justice many years later.

Great piece of history. Learned a lot with hopes to improve the future.

We went to visit the home of this awesome man of history. It was a surreal moment for my husband and myself as we lived through this moment of time. We touched and walked the path he and his family lived. The next time we go we will call ahead to get a guided tour of the home, because we didn't know that it was not open all the time. Just walking around the home and garden gave me goose bumps. This was quite an experience. We became emotional when we walked on the site of his death. We will visit again.

We did not call ahead to make an appointment due to our restricted time frame but still went by the house. There is a few photos with descriptions under the carport that describe the events of Medgar Evers assassination arms a historical marker out front. Im really glad we stopped. It is easy to find with gps. The outside of the home looks well maintained. Hopefully, in the future, we'll be able to make an appointment to see the inside.

Forgot we needed to schedule for viewing; however when we arrived; forgot the lady's name, but she was very nice and allowed us to see the home. She was very thorough and knowledgeable of the history and provided and awesome tour and experience.

House was closed when I went, yet I was still moved by standing at an historic and sobering reminder of a pivotal moment in the Civil Rights movement.

Great experience with people of all ages. It really allowed us to place ourselves back during the time of the assassination of Mr. Evers. The home is well-kept and important to American history.

Curated by a great woman who knew the man, this cannot be missed. We were doing a Civil Rights History tour of the South and this was a gem of a find. Read about the man, then come see where he gave his life for true freedom. Medgar Evers was an American hero, and this is a great memoir of his life and sacrifice.

60's were embarrassing as a US citizen. Eerie looking at house and visualizing him being shot in the back in cold blood.

We only drove by here - it was not open. Evidently you have to make arrangements in advance to get in. I understand that the tour is very interesting but we were not able to do it.

found it with GPS. Little house in neighborhood. Kept up nicely. Took pictures. Careful where you go, some streets nearby were a little sketchy.

This home is now run by the NPS, so they are open more often. Although the furnishings are not the original furnishings of the Evers Family, they are period appropriate and the story of Medgar Evers and the history of the home is interesting none the less. We spent about 45 minutes chatting with the docents and going through the home. Definitely a must stop.

I couldn't believe I was standing in the exact location where this Civil Rights Leader was massacred. I felt as if I could feel his spirit. It was a very meaningful and spiritual experience for me.

It is absolutely eye-opening to drive by this home. For now, it's definitely not a developed NPS site, though it should be. For someone like myself who did not grow up or ever live in a community like this, admittedly driving through is something of a shock. Honestly, I'm not sure it's the safest neighborhood to visit. But I think it's worth seeing this home just as much as it is seeing some of the historical houses in the northeast and elsewhere within the NPS system. America is an amazingly diverse place, so it would be a loss not to see (and later read/learn) about Medgar and Myrlie Evers. Provides some perspective at the least.

It's not a museum you can go in, but to stand there in the driveway is quite feeling. It was sad, but I wanted to honor him by visiting his home.

I am always in awe when I stand at a spot where history took place. Like the Gettysburg and Vicksburg battlefields, I felt that way at Medgar Evers' home. I first learned of him from the movie Ghosts of Mississippi. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and helpful. He spoke for a short time, then you can walk through the house. Amazing to hear and read about all that Medgar Evers endured, the sacrifices he and his family made, like: no front door, for safety reasons, beds were lower than the height of the window sills, for protection from gunshots, the safety drills for the children in case someone starts shooting. Very sobering.

Our tour of the Medgar Evers Home was a moving and somber reminder of the heroism and sacrifices of the civil rights leaders of our recent past. I hope that this amazing site becomes part of our National Park System so that its story can be shared with an even larger audience.

We contacted Ms. Watson at Tougaloo College in Jackson MS and she kindly arranged for us to visit this site that very same day. Although it's by appointment, it was definitely worth a phone call to arrange & was the highlight of our day. Ms. Watson has personally met some of the people closely associated with Medgar so hearing her stories was very moving.

The folks at Tougaloo College have done a heroic job of keeping this site alive. You must call the University in advance to arrange the tour. Our docent was extremely knowledgeable and passionate--it was a gift to spend time with her. We were very moved and saddened by this memorial to the loss of Medgar Evers, a truly great man.

My husband and I recently spent a weekend in his hometown of Jackson MS and did a drive by of the Evers home. Beautifully preserved, good signage in the yard giving some history about the Evers family. Wish the museum here had set hours as I would have loved to tour the inside. Visited on MLK weekend 2014.

You need to make an appointment to see this house, but it is so worth the effort. We called Tougaloo College fairly late on a Friday and were able to go the next morning. (If you're lucky, you might be outside when it's being shown to someone else and you can join us).
Amazing story. What a courageous man. Minnie Watson experienced Jim Crow and lived through the Civil Rights movement. I believe she even met Medgar Evers. You couldn't have a better guide.
And yes, the hole a bullet made ricocheting in the house end hitting the refrigerator is still there.
If you want to understand our history, you have to go. Mississippi will soon have a Civil Rights museum but even then, I wouldn't miss this.

It was a pleasure to experience this tour . When your in the home you can still see the bullet mark in the wall and refrigerator. Also walking up to the door of the house you can see the stain of the blood which looks like rust in the driveway. Minnie was amazing she told us so much about Mr.Evers which I was unaware. Please if you have a chance when your in Jackson,MS visit Medgar Evers home is a great experience and ask for Minnie.

This was an amazing stop which highlighted the intenseness surrounding civil rights and racism.

I went thankfully, when it was open and got a wonderful tour from the park ranger who gave me plenty of information surrounding the family that lived here.

I also visited the Gardens, which were beautiful and were a pivotal part in bringing people and the community together.

Highly suggest stopping, even if it’s just to view the outside and read the plaques that are around the house and garden.

here it is, i couldnt find it on google and bing, but here it is..

2332 Guynes St, Jackson, MS 39213

Very moving to be on the site. We just stopped by on the way to lunch on a random Sunday. So glad to share this history lesson with my son.

We were visiting Jackson,MS. I had forgotten about Medgar Evers. What a sad event.

We looked for their house & it was in a quiet neighborhood. There is not much to draw attention to the house.

There are pictures in the windows & a bronze plaque in the yard.

If you want to know more about this part of our history, see the movie Mississippi Burning.

Mrs Minnie did a wonderful review of Mr Evers life before she released us to walk through the house unattended. Interesting information throughout the house. Able to take pictures to capture the essence of the moment.

Every American or foreigner for that matter should stop here. The historical significance is a must for all to take in.

We had a personal tour from Nin, a new ranger, very knowledgeable.
We found it a really moving experience.
A regular house in a suburban street, yet an important place in the history of the fight for Civil Rights.

i put the address in my iphone, google, bing, and mapquest and still cannot find it. if you can help me please hit me at my twitter handle @defeezie

I would advise reading something brief about Medgar Evers and his assassination prior to going there. Something like Eudora Welty's brief account "Where is the Voice Coming From" or a brief portion of Myrlie Ever's account in "For Us the Living." This will allow you to getter a better feel as you look from the driveway out to the direction where De La Beckwith's shot came from or look down at the area on the driveway where Evers fell. The interior of the house has period furnishings of which many were provided by the film company that used the house for the film Ghosts Of Mississippi. Photos inside show the trajectory of the bullet as it wound its way through the living room, off the refrigerator (notice bullet dent), and onto a kitchen counter. The children's rooms not only is a reminder of those 40 and above of some of they toys that they played with as a kid, but the fact that there was a loss to the children as well. One of the children's room is set up with displays on Medgar Evers life and career in the Civil Rights Movement. These combined with the information provided by the tour guide should prove helpful although I think my own personal group guide pushed us (not the guide of the house) through a little quickly. I would almost recommend going there by yourself or with one another to have time to reflect. I really think a great addition to the home would be some audio of him talking to his family or him giving a speech similar to what is done at the Ebenezer Baptist Church in Atlanta with King's voice projecting from the front of the church. A really soothing and contemplative scenario would be created by doing so. I suggest setting out roughly 30-40 minutes to take your time as it is a fairly small home, but this amount of time will allow you to really digest the material and help provide a greater understanding of a man who possessed far more courage than I have. I did not pay a fee for the tour, but I was part of a group so there may in fact be a fee. I would call in advance. The website is also very helpful in enabling you to see portions of the home and hear audio of individuals talking about Medgar Evers.

This is the home of slain civil rights leader, Medgar Evers. You have to call Tougaloo College in order to arrange a tour. You can visit the well preserved house and see the site where is his family lived and bask in history.

My husband and I had a great time together honoring Mr.Evers. We recommend this to anyone that wants to learn about our past.

On the way back from Memphis with a group of 7th graders from Louisiana, we were able to stop and tour the Medgar Evers' home. Ms. Minnie Watson does a phenomenal job of telling the history of Mr. Evers and his contribution to the Civil Rights Movement!

There's a plaque in front of the house you can read. You just walk up to the house and take a few pictures that's about all for this attraction. It's in a resident area not easy to find.

Our visit to Medgar and Myrlie Evers’ home was a highlight of our stay in Jackson MS! Our host Ms Minnie Watson from historic Tougaloo College was a warm, gracious and passionate guide to this chapter in America’s history. We literally could have talked with her all day - she spoke with such insight and knowledge about the moral courage displayed by Medgar and Myrlie who laid their lives on the line, because the principle at stake - human rights - was so important. What extraordinary and fine human beings Medgar was and Myrlie is. Cannot recommend this experience too highly.