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Georgia Trail of Tears Association

What is the Trail of Tears Association?

The Trail of Tears Association (TOTA) is a non-profit, membership organization formed to support the creation, development, and interpretation of the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail. In 1987, Congress designated a national historic trail to commemorate the forced removal of the Cherokee people from their homelands in the southeastern United States to Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma) in 1838-1839. 

The Georgia Chapter of the Trail of Tears Association is one of nine state chapters which have been chartered to assist the Trail of Tears Association with its mission. Each chapter has its own board of directors, including officers. This body organizes the chapter for meetings, research, and activities. Activities of the Georgia Chapter include documenting sites relating to the Cherokee people and the Trail of Tears.

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March 8, 2025 - 
Location and Topic TBD

Spout Springs Hall Co Library

Our next general meeting will be on March 8, 2025 at 10:30 AM 


Golden Corral

2025 Market Place Blvd.

Cumming, GA 30041

(food not provided)


Topic: Historical Societies Partnering with the Georgia Chapter of the TOTA to Tell the Story of Cherokee Citizens:


  • The Dig for Fort Campbell 
  • The Search for the Resting Place of Chief James Van 
  • Executing the Plan to Establish the Wayside Exhibit at Pooles Mill

Speakers: Myra Reidy & the Historical Society of Cumming Forsyth County






Our meetings are free and open to the public. 

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