Many people, institutions, and agencies are researching the history of the Trail of Tears. Through various funding sources the National Park Service forms partnerships with many different groups to encourage research activities along the trail, and to achieve our collective goals to protect, preserve, and commemorate the history and properties associated with the Trail of Tears. A broad range of research topics are eligible for funding. They could include: documenting a structure’s history and architectural fabric and design in anticipation of stabilization or preservation actions; studies of trail sites that may be eligible for certification or nomination to the National Register of Historic Places; general research into the trail’s history in a particular area that will contribute to an interpretive program there; and many others.
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Last updated: January 7, 2020