Trail of Tears remembered
CALHOUN, Ga. – Tribal leaders of three Cherokee nations will take part in a memorial service Saturday observing the 175th anniversary of the Trail of Tears.
According to a news release, Principal Chief John Baker will represent the Cherokee Nation of Oklahoma, Chief George Wickliffe will represent the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee Indians of Oklahoma and Principal Chief Mitchell Hicks will represent the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation, North Carolina.
Ceremonies are set for 2 p.m. at New Echota Cherokee Capital State Historic Site, Highway 225N, Calhoun, Ga. The memorial service will be free and open to the public rain or shine, but regular admission applies to the museum/site tour.
Planned events include storytelling, music, crafts and demonstrations along with a flag ceremony and wreath-laying at the Trail of Tears monument.
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