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 ...

Dennis Zotigh “The more we can tell our story, the less likely history will repeat itself ... along what became known as the Trail of Tears. As early as 1780, Thomas Jefferson, then ...

Gillett The Arkansas Post National Memorial is a National Park site with a long history. The visitor center, in particular, ...

Alex Evoy has not just taken a Trail of Tears National Historic Hildebrand Route Trail Segment into his own hands, he has also taken the history and the personal connection he holds as a native ...

The U.S. House of Representatives considers H.R.226, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Historic Lands Reacquisition Act, on February 4, 2025.

Brainstorm with students the impact of documents on United States history. How do primary documents lend credibility? 2. Have students make a "T-chart" of the Trail of Tears. A T-chart divides the ...

We focus on crucial elements of the history that usually do not receive ... in the early 20th century that the expression “trail of tears” has come to be known throughout the country, if ...

Mantle Rock Nature Preserve is a peaceful place these days, but the serene landscape belies a dark chapter in its history. Through the winter ... across nine states and 5,000 miles, by the Trail of ...

The longest-running Native American art show and competition in Oklahoma is seeking artwork for its upcoming spring event.

Television images of a huge wave of Palestinians made refugees in their own land remind us of many such desperate human ...