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 ...

The removal, which became known as the Trail of Tears, was a nightmare for the Cherokees, a peaceful tribe that had adopted many white ways. Their homes were burned and many of their possessions ...

A new short film rooted in Cherokee history is in production in Prairie Grove, where filmmakers say the location itself is ...

Cherokee Nation announced the top honors of the longest-running Native American juried art show during a special reception on April 4 at the Gallery at Cherokee Springs Plaza in Tahlequah.

The State Historical Society of Missouri will host a discussion on the Trail of Tears in Missouri. Erin Whitson, an archaeologist, will lead the discussion, focusing on archaeological insights ...