We are having a small get together this month after the Airport show to hang out and chat and chill.
Trail of Tears Cruise In
Trail of Tears Park and Heritage Center
Traditional Stories of the Cherokee
Join us for Traditional Stories of the Cherokee hosted by Trail of Tears Commemorative Park and Visit Hopkinsville
Monday, October 10, 2022 @ 6 PM
Celebrate Indigenous People’s Day on the sacred grounds where the Native Americans gathered during the Trail of Tears forced removal. Traditional Cherokee stories will be shared around the campfire area used during Native encampments. Trail of Tears Historian, Kristina Scott will wear traditional dress as she shares these stories passed down through generations. Bring a blanket or chair to listen to the stories and honor the Native American people on this day.
Cost: Free
Age Appropriate: All ages
Monday, October 10, 2022 @ 6 PM
Celebrate Indigenous People’s Day on the sacred grounds where the Native Americans gathered during the Trail of Tears forced removal. Traditional Cherokee stories will be shared around the campfire area used during Native encampments. Trail of Tears Historian, Kristina Scott will wear traditional dress as she shares these stories passed down through generations. Bring a blanket or chair to listen to the stories and honor the Native American people on this day.
Cost: Free
Age Appropriate: All ages
Genealogy: An Evening of Native American Exploration
Join us for Genealogy: An evening of Native American Exploration hosted by the Trail of Tears Park and Hopkinsville Christian County Public Library.
September 22, 2022 @ 5 PM
Location: Heritage Center, Skyline Drive and HWY 41
“Exploring Hopkinsville’s Trail of Tears and Genealogy” Tour of Heritage Center, Cherokee grave sites, and tips on tracing Native American ancestry.
Cost: Free
Age appropriate: All
September 22, 2022 @ 5 PM
Location: Heritage Center, Skyline Drive and HWY 41
“Exploring Hopkinsville’s Trail of Tears and Genealogy” Tour of Heritage Center, Cherokee grave sites, and tips on tracing Native American ancestry.
Cost: Free
Age appropriate: All
Hopkinsville Antique & small engine show & pull
2 day event with Show Friday & Saturday with mini tractor pull Friday night
Remember the Removal Bike Riders
The riders will arrive at the park around 10 a.m. for a short “pit stop” before their journey to Princeton and beyond. Please feel free to join us and show support for this outstanding group of Cherokee individuals.
