The former home of Major Ridge, a Cherokee Leader, and his family, the Chieftains Museum - Major Ridge Hom share the story of the region’s Cherokee people. There are also several exhibits featuring Cherokee artifacts that have been unearthed at the site. The Chieftains Museum highlights the traditions and history of the Cherokee Indians, including the clash of cultures within the Southeast United States that ended up culminating in the tragic “Trail of Tears,” of which the home is a nationally designated site.

501 Riverside Pkwy NE, Rome, GA 30161, Phone: 706-291-9494

Berry College Campus Oak Hill & The Martha Berry Museum Myrtle Hill Cemetery Rome Area History Museum Rome-Floyd E.C.O. Center Chieftains Museum - Major Ridge Home Clock Tower Admiral Towers Plaza Lazy Creek Farms The Forum Statue of Ellen Axson Wilson Kingston Downs Harvest Moon Cafe

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