• Trail of Tears artwork and trail walk

    Trail Of Tears

    National Historic Trail AL,AR,GA,IL,KY,MO,NC,OK,TN

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Partner with the Trail

You can help to ensure the legacy of the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail, the integrity of the resources, and the untold stories of our American heritage by partnering with the trail.

There are several ways in which you can participate:

ENJOY YOUR NATIONAL HISTORIC TRAIL!

Did You Know?

Elkhorn Tavern at Pea Ridge, Arkansas, on the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail

Thousands of Cherokee people lost their lives during their forced removal from their homelands in the Southeast to the Indian Territory (Oklahoma) in the late 1830s. Road conditions, illness, and miserable weather conditions all took their toll on the Trail of Tears, now a National Historic Trail.