Supporting The Trail of Tears National Historic Trail
Supporting The Trail of Tears National Historic Trail

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Trail segment along the Northern Route at Pea Ridge National Military Park in northwestern Arkansas. The wayside exhibits overlooking the Arkansas River at Fort Smith National Historic Site, located on the Water Route in western Arkansas, depict in 5 individual panels the removal stories of the Cherokee, Chickasaw, Choctaw, Muscogee (Creek), and Seminole Nations. The award-winning Trail of Tears exhibit at the Cherokee Heritage Center in Tahlequah, OK, includes a tactile "bead wall," with each bead representing one removed Cherokee, totaling 16,000 beads. Also, life-cast figures depict the travel along the Trail of Tears.

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13th Annual Trail of Tears Association
Conference & Symposium

Double Tree Hotel
Little Rock, Arkansas

September 22-25, 2008

Each year a national conference is hosted by the Trail of Tears Association in conjunction with one of the nine state chapters. At these conferences, attendees have the opportunity to learn about new discoveries and current research along the Trail, as well as experience cultural activities, through lectures and tours.

LODGING
Double Tree Hotel
424 W. Markham Street
Little Rock, AR 72201

Special Group Room Rate: $76 for single occupancy (Additional $10 for each additional occupant). Make reservations by Monday, August 25, 2008, and mention the Trail of Tears Association room block to get the special rate. For reservations, dial (501) 372-4371 OR 1-800-222-TREE (8733).



1100 North University, Suite 143
Little Rock, AR 72207
Phone: (501) 666-9032
Fax: (501) 666-5875
E-mail: TOTAJerra@aol.com


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