Georgia Trail of Tears Association

GA Trail of Tears Association is a non-profit whose goal is to promote, protect, and educate the public about the Trail of Tears history here in Georgia.    We also want the public to be aware of the rich culture and history of the Cherokee and Muscogee (Creek) people who live in Georgia prior to the Forced Removal in 1838.    Both the Cherokee and Muscogee people were forced to leave their home and possessions here in Georgia and march to Indian Territory (present day Oklahoma).   The National Park Service established the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail in 1983 and the  Georgia Trail of Tears Association is part of the National Trail of Tears Association.