The 14-year-old was murdered in 1955 for allegedly whistling at a white woman.
His murder became a rallying cry for the civil rights movement.
Till's family is expected to make an announcement Friday, the 54th anniversary of his murder.
Till's casket headed to Smithsonian
August 27, 2009 (CHICAGO) During the investigation of alleged re-selling at Burr Oak Cemetery, officials found Till's casket rusting in a shed. (WATCH: Till's casket found rottting)
