New Echota Historic Site

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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.

09/24/2026

Be sure to join us on October 17th at 10:30 am for our next quarterly presentation and meeting.
Please NOTE - Dr. Scraper will not be joining us in person but will do his presentation remotely via zoom.
Echota State Historic Site
Our meetings are free and open to the public.
Regular admission fees apply if you wish to tour the site.

09/22/2026
Today is the day! Spend some time at New Echota with our Rangers and volunteers for a day of crafts and history.
09/19/2026

Today is the day! Spend some time at New Echota with our Rangers and volunteers for a day of crafts and history.

Tomorrow is the day, mark your calendars!!!!
09/18/2026

Tomorrow is the day, mark your calendars!!!!

On this day in history, September 17th, 1931, the monument commemorating the Cherokee Nation was erected near New Echota...
09/17/2026

On this day in history, September 17th, 1931, the monument commemorating the Cherokee Nation was erected near New Echota. The monument was located across the street in what is now a golf course until 1988 when it was relocated to New Echota historic site. It was relocated during the 150th homecoming event held on site.
gastateparks.org/NewEchota

Mark your calendars for this Saturday!!
09/17/2026

Mark your calendars for this Saturday!!

Mark your calendars for this Saturday!!!
09/16/2026

Mark your calendars for this Saturday!!!

09/05/2026
Join our Rangers and Volunteers to give park to your favorite historic site, New Echota-Cherokee Capitol. This annual ev...
09/02/2026

Join our Rangers and Volunteers to give park to your favorite historic site, New Echota-Cherokee Capitol. This annual event is state wide and is a way for you to give back to the State Park and Historic Site near you. Admission fees are waved for all participants. Call our office for more info at 706.624.1321. Groups must preregister.
gastateparks.org/NewEchota

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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