click image for close-up In 1838 and 1839, as part of Andrew Jackson's Indian removal policy ... The Cherokee people called this journey the "Trail of Tears," because of its devastating effects.

Discover the profound history of the Trail of Tears as we explore the significant sites that honor the Cherokee journey. Join us in remembering and reflecting on this important chapter in American ...

It was the so-called Trail of Tears. And that is why so many people ... and it ended up being a disaster for the Indian community and for a stain on our country. DOOCY: It was.

Erin Whitson, an archaeologist, will lead the discussion, focusing on archaeological insights into the Indian Removal Act's impact. Whitson's research centers on two Trail of Tears campsites in ...