Giles County Tennessee Trail of Tears

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Giles County Tennessee Trail of Tears Created to tell the story of the Trail of Tears forced Indian Removal of Bell's and Benge Routes that crossed two weeks apart in Pulaski, TN.

Memorial Interpretive Center is a Certified Site on the NAT’L TRAIL OF TEARS & a 501C3 NonProfit Org
OPEN THURSDAYS 10am-3pm
For tour bookings call 931-478-0315 Museum is open to the public on
Tuesday’s & Thursday's 10am-3pm. and also by appointment.
$2 per person donation
Use the “Book Now” bar on this page or Call 931-580-3789 to tour facility. Please notify at least 24-48 hours ahead of visit to ensure someone will be able to open the building.

Until our volunteer is back on her feet……
10/13/2026

Until our volunteer is back on her feet……

10/12/2026

Today and every day, we celebrate the rich culture and heritage of our past, present and future and honor the resilience of our ancestors. ❤️

We welcomed visitors today who’s ancestor Chief John Ross was the Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation back in 1838 Wh...
10/06/2026

We welcomed visitors today who’s ancestor Chief John Ross was the Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation back in 1838 When the Trails first Came through Pulaski as they led the Cherokee and members of other Southeastern Indian tribes West to Indian Territory.

Thank you Mr. Tim Ross
Jim Dahlman, & Rob Denning for making your way to the Giles County Trail of Tears Interpretive Center and Native American Museum as you walked (yes folks that’s right-walked on foot and camped at night) on
The original Benge Route out of Fort Payne AL ……

We’d like to thank Rosemary Martin for her assistance in getting yall here today and we appreciate the generous donation made to the Interpretive center !!
We hope you enjoyed your lunch at the Yellow Deli too!

We ask the creator for you a safe journey ahead with fabulous weather and restful nights under the stars as you make your way up the Benge Route …… we hope to see you again soon!

From an annual riders point of view - Oh how much we appreciate those that honor these trails!!! Thank you SO MUCH Mr. J...
09/24/2026

From an annual riders point of view - Oh how much we appreciate those that honor these trails!!!
Thank you SO MUCH Mr. Jeter for sending us this Video.
Hope to see you again next year!!!

This deserves a prime time spot. The history of the US is filled wi...

We had some great help today including Maggy Crawford and Cathy Wood who didn’t make it into these photos at the end of ...
09/20/2026

We had some great help today including Maggy Crawford and Cathy Wood who didn’t make it into these photos at the end of the day- as well as the crew from Tycon Excavating who did all the heavy lifting setting up and tearing down the pop ups for us!! We so appreciate our dedicated volunteers who worked tirelessly in the heat setting up and serving today!!

More pictures of the bikes!!!
09/19/2026

More pictures of the bikes!!!

09/19/2026

Another great day at the Giles County Trail of Tears memorial!! Riders from Oklahoma and East Tennessee organized by Crockett PowerSports out of Chattanooga TN rolled In today at 12 Noon!!

Calendar of events for Museum of the Cherokee People.
06/01/2026

Calendar of events for Museum of the Cherokee People.

5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Cherokee History & Stories Cherokee History & Stories June 1 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm Kathi Littlejohn (EBCI) leads a monthly informal lecture on key Cherokee places, people, and more.

Address

220 Stadium Street
Pulaski, TN
38478

Opening Hours

Monday 1pm - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 3pm
Sunday 1pm - 5pm

Telephone

+19314780315

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