New Echota Historic Site

New Echota Historic Site New Echota is one of the most significant Cherokee sites in the nation and was where the tragic "Trail of Tears" officially began.

Visitors can see 12 original and reconstructed buildings, view interpretive exhibits, a short film and walk nature trails.

06/02/2026
Native Americans faced many trials and tribulations, first from the Europeans, then the Americans but after overcoming m...
06/02/2026

Native Americans faced many trials and tribulations, first from the Europeans, then the Americans but after overcoming many injustices they received their citizenship from the American government. On June 2nd 1924 the Indian Citizenship Act was passed granting citizenship and voting rights to all Native Americans, including the Cherokee Tribe.
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06/02/2026
05/30/2026
05/30/2026

Address

1211 Chatsworth Highway
Calhoun, GA
30701

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+17066241321

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