Tahlequah History Trail
Tahlequah History Trail
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travelingCAgal
San Diego, CA1,109 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
In town at the park there is a plaque that describes the Talequah History Walk with a map. This point is number 4 on the map. I mistakenly assumed this history walk was about the Cherokee Nation. Rather, it is about the town itself with some information about the Cherokee Nation. The walk is two miles long. There were no people along this walk re-enacting the Cherokee Indians or dressed in period costumes as described in some people’s reviews. Perhaps that only occurs at peak tourist times? In any case, I liked the self-guided walk and reading the plaques that are spread out over that 2 mile stretch.
The town itself is pretty with a small river going through it and some of the older buildings are very retro right out of the 1950s.
The town itself is pretty with a small river going through it and some of the older buildings are very retro right out of the 1950s.
Written August 5, 2023
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Amy W
NLR17 contributions
Jun 2013 • Couples
We drove 4 hours just to see this and it was worth it! Great historical experience and if you love Native American history and culture you're in for a real treat. Great fun for the whole family!
Written December 26, 2013
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Charles S
Northamptonshire, UK1,039 contributions
Oct 2017 • Couples
This self-guided trail along a designated paved walkway provides visitors with informative history of the Cherokee nation's people and their journey and arrival in Oklahoma from Florida. The scenic trail is a well laid out through the park woods and along the waterway with interesting landmarks along the way. There are a series of ‘History Boards’ with detailed information and illustrations including, Cherokee Settlement, Franklin Castle, Seminary Hall, History of Tehlequah, Sequoyah and Capitol Square. An enjoyable outing, scenic walk and history lesson all in one.
Written January 8, 2018
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gordonrlangford
Magalia, CA116 contributions
Apr 2016 • Family
The Cherokee Nation is centered in Tahlequah, OK. High school students attend Sequoia and live in dorms. They are Cherokee children who are finding their way. The Tahlequah History Trail is a museum and historical monument depicting the Trail of Tears as the proud Cherokee Nation walked from Florida to Oklahoma. Here is a good beginning to appreciate early American history, to awaken our country to the plight of our own native refugees.
Written July 9, 2016
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OnTheRoadMamaG
Inverness, FL75 contributions
May 2017 • Family
We have been to this town several times and have done most of the history places. They are all worth it! We didn't know this trail existed until read on trip advisor! You will need to look up the map on your phone for this trail as part of it doesn't make sense without it. They could use a few more directional signs but after we had it on phone and had a town visitor map/brochure it was lots easier. Lots of great history info trail signs.
Written May 23, 2017
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donnamour1969
Tulsa, OK64 contributions
Oct 2016 • Couples
Many of the stops have no markers to indicate what happened there or its significance. We gave up after going to about 8 sites. Was very disappointed.
Written October 28, 2016
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NorforkFisherman
Mountain Home, AR173 contributions
Jul 2015
My Cherokee ancestor left the tribe, moving to the Delta, one generation before the Trail of Tears.
My family migrate north as far as SE Missouri, so I grew up close to one of the trails. I was familiar with the stories and studied the history on my own.
This museum tells the story of this great American injustice in great detail, with meaningful illustrations.
My family migrate north as far as SE Missouri, so I grew up close to one of the trails. I was familiar with the stories and studied the history on my own.
This museum tells the story of this great American injustice in great detail, with meaningful illustrations.
Written June 4, 2016
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SanctuaryJAB
Vian, OK5 contributions
Jun 2015 • Friends
Old southern mansion saved during the war. Built by the Scottsman Murrel who had married a daughter of Cherokee Chief John Ross. The ole place was refurbished through the Cherokee tribe, and a granddaughter, who had played there as a child, had sought out the furnishings for it. Story line is good with its connections to the tribe. But has gone into disrepair, and neglect. Not being fully restored nor cared for. Would suggest the tribe put some money into it and make a bigger draw for it, and also rebuild a reproduction for the former first chief's home and history.
Written July 19, 2015
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beachmamaesq
Solana Beach, CA194 contributions
Aug 2013 • Family
interesting historical site for history buffs. visiting these sites helps give greater context and understanding to historical studies of the time and place. it is worth a visit.
Written December 8, 2013
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Robert L
Tahlequah, OK62 contributions
Nov 2019
I consider Tahlequah to be a very pretty town with a stream that runs through town along part of the History Trail. There are lots of benches and shade trees so walking the trail is easy. In addition there are displays along the trail that give historical facts about the Cherokee Nation and some of it's more well known members.
Written December 1, 2019
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How long is the trail? Does it make a loop or do you have to walk back when done?
Written May 16, 2019
It's an outdoor trail that doesn't close that I know of, though I wouldn't encourage walking it after dark. The Cherokee Supreme Court Museum that is along the trail closes at 5 if you wanted to make that part of the experience!
Written October 12, 2015
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