Voices from the Trail

  • February 8, 2011
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Voices from the Trail is an exhibit on display through June 2011 at the Chieftains Museum in Rome, Georgia. Listen to the stories from the Trail as the Cherokee were forced to leave their homeland and travel across the country in terrible conditions. Their words will live on.

Admission is $5 for adults, $3 for senior citizens, $2 for students. Chieftain members are Free. Group discounts are available for 10 or more. Museum hours are Wednesday through Saturday 10 AM to 5 PM. Contact 706-291-9494 for more information.

The Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home is located at:
501 Riverside Parkway
Rome, GA

The Return of Tommy Wildcat

  • June 21, 2010
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Tommy Wildcat, a well known Cherokee historian and flutist from Oklahoma will  be performing one night only in Rome on Thursday, July 1, 2010 at 7 PM on the grounds of the Chieftain’s Museum-Major Ridge Home. Don’t miss his show of Cherokee history, language, and beautiful Cherokee flute music. Also performing will be local storyteller, songwriter and musician Gary Greene. Bring your lawn chairs and blankets and enjoy the evening. Admission is $5.00-Adults, $2.00-Students.

Chieftains Museum-Major Ridge Home is located at:

501 Riverside Parkway
Rome, GA
706-291-9494