North Carolina Trail of Tears Association
Recent Events
NCTOTA Co-Sponsors Lecture by Dr. Stuart Marshall
On March 25, 2025, NCTOTA partnered with the Qualla Boundary Historical Society and the Museum of the Cherokee People to host a lecture by Dr. Stuart Marshall entitled...
NCTOTA Welcomes New Board Members
In January, 2025, longtime member Lamar Marshall rotated off NCTOTA’s Board of Directors, while Angelina Jumper and Rob Tiger began new terms. We appreciate all that...
Cherokee History & Stories with Kathi Littlejohn
Museum of the Cherokee People welcomes storyteller and historian Kathi Littlejohn (Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians) for Cherokee History & Stories, a free...
2025 Remember the Removal Ride EBCI Candidates Chosen
According to the Cherokee One Feather, “The Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians (EBCI) has selected six tribal members to join riders from the Cherokee Nation in June 2025...
Junaluska Wreath Laying
The 114th Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony at the Junaluska Memorial in Robbinsville, NC took place on November 13, 2024. The annual event is held near Veteran’s Day....
NCTOTA Fall Chapter Meeting
NCTOTA held its fall chapter meeting on Saturday, November 9 in Hayesville. Members met with Preservation Officer Dr. Brett Riggs and his class from WCU at Spikebuck...
TOTA Research Team Partners with Chattanooga Public Library on New Exhibit
The TOTA Research Team partnered with the Chattanooga Public Library to develop a new exhibit on ration books and letters dating to the Trail of Tears. The exhibit,...
Honoring Carl Moore
A special NCTOTA recognition was given to the Carl Moore Family at the fall chapter meeting for his years of service as an ambassador and caretaker of our Fort Hembree...
Brainard Mission Cemetary Visit and Reception
Following the 27th Annual National Trail of Tears Conference, several NCTOTA members participated in post conference activities, including visiting the Brainerd Mission...
New Exhibit at Red Clay State Park
A ribbon cutting was held for Red Clay State Park’s new artificial intelligence (AI) exhibit during the 27th Annual National Trail of Tears Conference. According...
27th National TOTA Conference
On October 14-16, the 27th Annual National Trail of Tears Conference and Symposium was held in Chattanooga. The schedule of speakers and field trip activities appeared...
Qualla Town Sign Dedication
The NCTOTA Chapter held a sign dedication recognizing Qualla Town on Saturday, October 5 at the Exxon Station/Hungry Bear/Quality Inn at 719 Seven Clans Ln, Cherokee,...