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 ...

a journey that resulted in the death of over 4,000 Cherokee. Trail of Tears map courtesy of the National Park Service ...

Twelve Cherokee citizens are gearing up for a nearly 1,000-mile bicycle journey that traces the historic Trail of Tears, a route their ancestors were forced to walk nearly two centuries ago.

The Trail of Tears National Historic Trail traces their route to Tahlequah, Oklahoma, the current capital of the Cherokee Nation. An exhibit at the Cherokee Heritage Center in Tahlequah features ...

For the first time, the Oklahoma Trail of Tears Association marked the graves of Cherokee Freedmen who survived the Trail of ...

A new short film rooted in Cherokee history is in production in Prairie Grove, where filmmakers say the location itself is part of the story. Trail of Tears: The Hymn is a narrative short film on ...

Cherokee Nation announced the top honors of ... Gallery at Cherokee Springs Plaza in Tahlequah. The 54th annual Trail of Tears Art Show runs through May 10, featuring a variety of authentic ...