Conference provides stories from the Trail of Tears
In October 2018, the Trail of Tears Association held a conference in Decatur, Alabama. This conference is held each year at a place that sits along the Trail of Tears. Attendees learn about routes taken by Native Americans during their forced removal from lands east of the Mississippi River. Ancestors…
Two sisters trace their roots on the Trail of Tears
Two sisters embraced their Cherokee roots by hiking part of the Trail of Tears that their ancestor walked. They experienced some difficulties, but ultimately they found the experience to be rewarding. Read more about the sisters' hike on the Trail of Tears.
Cherokee Nation contributes $500,000 to National Museum of the American Indian
The Cherokee Nation donated $500,000 to the Smithsonian National Museum for its new exhibition "Americans." The tribe said it is proud to contribute to the education of visitors on major moments in American history, including the Trail of Tears. The exhibit will open in fall 2017. Read more about the…
Source: YouTube/Learn Liberty
- The Effects of Removal on American Indian Tribes
- The Indian Removal Act and the Trail of Tears: Cause, Effect and Justification
- Indian Treaties and the Removal Act of 1830
- Native American Cultures
- Primary Documents in American History: Indian Removal Act
- The Trail of Tears and the Forced Relocation of the Cherokee Nation
Twitter cannot show tweets right now. Please try again.
Follow @SmithsonianNMAI
Have a suggestion? See something that’s not right?
Let us know! info@12storylibrary.com