The museum contains a permanent exhibit on the Trail of Tears - the forced exodus of the Cherokee people from their homeland to Indian Territory - as well as temporary exhibits on various aspects of Cherokee history and culture.
Cherokee National Museum
The Cherokee National Museum opened in 1974. Its purpose is to teach, promote and preserve Cherokee heritage, history and culture.
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