The Cherokee people called this journey the "Trail of Tears," because of its devastating effects. The migrants faced hunger, disease, and exhaustion on the forced march. Over 4,000 out of 15,000 ...
The Trail of Tears National Historic Trail traces their route to Tahlequah, Oklahoma, the current capital of the Cherokee Nation. An exhibit at the Cherokee Heritage Center in Tahlequah features ...
A marker dedication ceremony is set for 2 p.m. Thursday in front of the Experience Fayetteville Visitors Center ... the Cherokee forced relocation known as the Trail of Tears, and it is an ...