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Myrlie Evers-Williams Birth Home

Myrlie Evers-Williams was born here on March 17, 1933. She grew up in Vicksburg and attended Magnolia High School. She became civil rights leader and NAACP chairman. She was the widow of Medgar Evers, assassinated in Jackson, Mississippi in 1963. She fought for 31 years to convict assassin Byron De La Beckwith, who was convicted in 1994. The house is part of Vicksburg's African American Heritage Tour. The exterior is viewable. It is private property.

Quick facts

·Birthplace of Myrlie Evers-Williams (March 17, 1933), civil rights leader and NAACP chairman.
·Widow of Medgar Evers, assassinated in Jackson, MS in 1963.
·Fought for 31 years to convict assassin Byron De La Beckwith — convicted 1994.
·Grew up in Vicksburg and attended Magnolia High School.
·Part of Vicksburg's African American Heritage Tour.
·Exterior viewable. Private property — please respect the residence.