Friends of New Echota

Friends of New Echota Friends of New Echota is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization operating as a chapter of Friends of Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites.

Celebrate the culture and history of the Cherokee People and discover their innovations, political sophistication, and daily life at New Echota, Capital of the Cherokee Nation before the Trail of Tears. Our volunteers assist New Echota’s manager and staff with special events like interpretive programming, acting as docents, promoting public awareness, site improvements, maintenance and support of,

and involvement in, New Echota State Historic Site. New Echota is one of the most significant Cherokee Indian sites in the nation and was where the tragic “Trail of Tears” officially began. In 1825, the Cherokee national legislature established a capital called New Echota at the headwaters of the Oostanaula River. During its short history, New Echota was the site of the first Indian language newspaper office, a court case which carried to the U.S. Supreme Court, one of the earliest experiments in national self government by an Indian tribe, the signing of a treaty which relinquished Cherokee claims to lands east of the Mississippi River, and the assembly of Indians for removal west on the infamous Trail of Tears. Today, visitors can see 12 original and reconstructed buildings, including the Council House, Court House, Print Shop, Missionary Samuel Worcester's home, and an 1805 store, as well as outbuildings such as smoke houses, corn cribs and barns. In the visitor center, guest can purchase souvenirs, books, music, plus view interpretive exhibits and a 17 minute film. Nature trails leads visitors to New Town Creek and a small beaver pond. Please note; leashed pets are allowed on historic site trails, however, they are not allowed in buildings.

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05/31/2026

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Experience an unforgettable evening of music and culture with Tommy Wildcat! 🎶 Join us for a special program on Native American flutes and hear the powerful sounds and stories behind this traditional art form.

📍 Local Church Canton
📅 Friday, June 26
⏰ 7 PM – 9 PM
🎟️ $20 Tickets | $15 for History Cherokee Members

Don’t miss this unique cultural experience!

More photos of our Cherokee and pollinator gardens. Plants look great and the blue cornflowers are so pretty!If you are ...
05/29/2026

More photos of our Cherokee and pollinator gardens. Plants look great and the blue cornflowers are so pretty!
If you are interested in helping with the gardens, please comment below.

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05/28/2026

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On this day, May 28th in 1830 President Andrew Jackson signed the Indian Removal Act into law. This congressional act authorized the federal government to negotiate treaties with Native American tribes across the southeastern United States. This act was highly controversial, even at the time of signing and the opposition included men such as Davy Crockett. The Indian Removal Act led to the forced removal of Native Americans across the country but with an emphasis on the tribes in the south east.
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On July 4th at New Echota, the rangers will be demonstrating Cherokee games - come and join the fun!!
05/25/2026

On July 4th at New Echota, the rangers will be demonstrating Cherokee games - come and join the fun!!

Join our Rangers to learn about traditional Cherokee games to put a new twist on your 4th of July activities. Rangers will be at the middle class homestead located behind the visitor center demonstrating games from the 1800s as well as traditional Cherokee games. Admission fee required. Call 706.624...

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1211 Highway 225 N
Calhoun, GA
30701

Opening Hours

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

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+17066241321

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