Historic Site
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NOTICE: New Echota Historic Site is open Thursday-Saturday only.
 New Echota State Historic Site Business Plan
2013 is the 175th anniversary of the tragic Trail of Tears.
New Echota is one of the most significant Cherokee Indian sites in the nation and was where the tragic “Trail of Tears” officially began. In 1825, the Cherokee national legislature established a capital called New Echota at the headwaters of the Oostanaula River. During its short history, New Echota was the site of the first Indian language newspaper office, a court case which carried to the U.S. Supreme Court, one of the earliest experiments in national self government by an Indian tribe, the signing of a treaty which relinquished Cherokee claims to lands east of the Mississippi River, and the assembly of Indians for removal west on the infamous Trail of Tears.
Today, visitors can see 12 original and reconstructed buildings, including the Council House, Court House, Print Shop, Missionary Samuel Worcester's home, and an 1805 store, as well as outbuildings such as smoke houses, corn cribs and barns. In the visitor center, guest can purchase souvenirs, books, music, plus view interpretive exhibits and a 17-minute film. Nature trails leads visitors to New Town Creek and a small beaver pond.
Hours: Thursday–Saturday / 9AM-5PM
Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.
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Historic Site Admission:
- $6.50 Adults
- $6.00 Seniors (62+)
- $5.00 Youth (6-17)
- $2.50 Child (under 6)
Group rates available with advance notice.
Become a Friend of New Echota Historic Site today!
FACILITIES:
- Self-Guided Tour
- Visitor Center and Film
- Cherokee Research Library
- Nature Trails
- Coosawattee River Fishing and Boat Ramp
- Cherokee History / Genealogy Research Library
- Bus Parking
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Note: New Echota Historic Site has no reservable facilities.
Events
175 Years: Cherokee Trail of Tears Memorial Service
Saturday, May 18, 2013 2 PM to 4 PM
| In May 1838, State Militia and Federal Troops started the removal of Cherokee Indians from their homeland in Georgia and surrounding states. Join us for a memorial service including speakers from the Cherokee Nation, Eastern Band of Cherokee, United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee and National Trail of Tears Association. Participating will be Tommy Wildcat, All Nations Warrior Society Honor Guard, Medicine Ridge Singers, Sammy Still and Jack Baker. $5-$6.50 (free for service only) 706-624-1321. |
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