The museum tells the story of Major Ridge, the influential Ridge family including prominent son John Ridge, Cherokee history, and the Trail of Tears, as well as subsequent history of the home and region.
Trail Of Tears National Historic Trail
National Historic Trail · AL, AR, GA, IL, KY, MO, NC, OK, TN
Remember and commemorate the survival of the Cherokee people, forcefully removed from their homelands in Georgia, Alabama, and Tennessee to live in Indian Territory, now Oklahoma. They traveled by foot, horse, wagon, or steamboat in 1838-1839.
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Entrance Fee
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Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
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Good: many activities available8 activities
Park Name
InfoTrail Of Tears National Historic Trail
Designation
InfoNational Historic Trail
State(s)
InfoAL, AR, GA, IL, KY, MO, NC, OK, TN
Phone
InfoN/A
ntir_information@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoOPERATING HOURS VARY FROM SITE TO SITE. There are many historic sites, museums, and parks (federal, state, and local) along the Trail of Tears in Tennessee, North Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Kentucky, Illinois, Arkansas, Missouri, or Oklahoma for you to visit. Please contact individual sites for more information by going to Plan Your Visit and selecting Places To Go or Passport Program, where sites are listed by state, and there is an interactive map to search for sites.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Themes & Topics
InfoArchitecture and Building, Archeology, Arts + 15 more
Weather Info
InfoDue to the length of the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail, be sure to consult local weather sources for the region you'll be visiting. Check out the forecast with the National Weather Service an
Getting There
InfoYou can visit many of the sites along the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail over the 2,200+ mile route that crosses 9 states.
Location
Info36.0530° N, -89.6761° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website