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Cherokee Trail

Cherokee Heritage Trails Guidebook

Seven Cherokee heritage trails, organized around seven geographical hubs of the original homeland of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Indians, have been developed to help visitors enjoy an experiential tour of Cherokee culture and history in this area.

The Cherokee Heritage Trails Guidebook leads visitors along these trails with maps and suggested driving tours to both cultural and natural Cherokee heritage sites. It introduces readers to the Cherokee people with a comprehensive history of the tribe from its beginnings over 10,000 years ago, as well as giving information about the historic significance of each site along the trails.

Traditional Cherokee stories, anecdotes, poems and historical sketches are told in sidebars, and information about the tribe's folk arts and crafts are included, along with events that celebrate Cherokee heritage and culture throughout the year. Readers will also find recommendations for outdoor experiences in and near the Qualla Boundary, including hiking, camping, biking, fishing, canoeing, horseback riding and whitewater.

The Cherokee Heritage Trails Guidebook is available at most area bookstores, from online booksellers, or directly from the University of North Carolina Press:

800-848-6224
http://www.uncpress.unc.edu/books/T-5825.html

Visitor information, interactive maps, tour guide information, and a directory of Cherokee artists can be found on the Cherokee Heritage Trails website.

The Cherokee Heritage Trails were developed jointly by the Museum of the Cherokee Indian, Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians, North Carolina Arts Council, North Carolina Folklife Institute, Tennessee Overhills Heritage Association and the National Park Service.