Procession Carries Rev. Jesse Jackson's Casket From Chicago to South Carolina

Jackson's casket will travel to South Carolina and Washington D.C. for memorial services before his funeral in Chicago.

Published on Mar. 3, 2026

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The casket of civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson will be transported from Chicago to South Carolina on Saturday, where it will lie in repose at the state capitol in Columbia. This is part of a series of memorial services planned in South Carolina and Washington D.C. before Jackson's funeral is held in his hometown of Chicago next week.

Why it matters

Rev. Jesse Jackson was a towering figure in the civil rights movement, working alongside Martin Luther King Jr. and continuing the fight for racial equality and justice. His death has prompted an outpouring of grief and tributes from leaders around the world, and the multi-state memorial services reflect Jackson's national and international impact.

The details

Jackson's casket will depart from the Rainbow PUSH headquarters in Chicago, where mourners have been paying their respects over the past two days. The Jackson family requested that he be allowed to lie in repose at the South Carolina state capitol, a request that was granted. After the public service in Columbia, there will be an evening church service in West Columbia. Details are still being finalized for how Jackson will be honored in Washington D.C. before the funeral takes place in Chicago at the end of next week.

  • The procession from Chicago to South Carolina began at 6 a.m. on Saturday, February 28, 2026.
  • Jackson will lie in repose at the South Carolina state capitol in Columbia on Monday, March 2, 2026.
  • A church service is scheduled for the evening of March 2, 2026 in West Columbia, South Carolina.

The players

Rev. Jesse Jackson

A prominent civil rights leader who worked alongside Martin Luther King Jr. and continued the fight for racial equality and justice.

The Jackson Family

The family of Rev. Jesse Jackson, who are overseeing the memorial services and funeral arrangements.

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What’s next

Details have not yet been released on how Rev. Jackson will be honored in Washington, D.C. The Jackson family spokesperson said they will share additional details and information for public registration to attend services soon, as well as a livestream of the services for the public.

The takeaway

Rev. Jesse Jackson's legacy as a civil rights pioneer and champion of racial equality will be honored through a series of memorial services across the country, reflecting the profound impact he had both nationally and globally.