Chieftains Museum Major Ridge Home, located in Rome, GA, is a National Historic Landmark and a significant site on the Trail of Tears. As one of the few private entities certified by the National Park Service, it is dedicated to preserving and interpreting the history of the 19th century Cherokee through the life, home, and property of the Ridge family.
With a mission to tell the complex story of Major Ridge, a Cherokee leader who played a pivotal role in Native American and United States history, Chieftains Museum seeks to become a leading visitor destination by immersing visitors in early 19th century Cherokee culture and the events that led to the Trail of Tears. The museum features a historic house with permanent and traveling exhibitions, demonstration gardens, interpretive outdoor signage, and access to the city's Riverwalk.
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