The Museum of the Chrokee Indian tells the story of the Cherokee people through a variety of exhibits, displays, and other artifacts.
Located about 30 miles from Gatlinburg, the museum first opened in 1948 and and today it stands strong honoring and celebrating Cherokee tradition and culture. You'll learn the history of the people from the early paleo period to the devastating chapter in American History known as the Trail of Tears.
During the Trail of Tears, more than 15,000 Cherokees were forcibly removed from their homes in the southern Appalachians and forced to march to Oklahoma. Between 4,000 to 8,000 people died along the way. This event marks an important chapter in Cherokee history and is known as "Nunahi-duna-dlo-hilu-i", or the trail where they cried. The Museum of the Cherokee Indian allows you learn about the Cherokee people both past and present.
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