Cape Girardeau, Missouri, United States

Trail of Tears

Visit Memorial to the Cherokee Nation Gain insight into the somber circumstances surrounding an infamous part of American history, the Trail of Tears. You will travel by motor coach to the Trail of Tears State Park. Established in 1957, it is a memorial to the thousands of members of the Cherokee nation who perished during the arduous forced removal from their ancestral lands in the eastern US during the 1830s. At the visitor center, learn more about the park’s purpose, watch a poignant video about Indigenous American removal and explore exhibits that detail the removal’s impact and the park’s natural history. Later, board your coach for a panoramic tour to important sites within the park, including Moccasin Springs Road and the commemorative Bushyhead Memorial, culminating in a stop at a scenic lookout overseeing the Mississippi River. Afterward, transfer to your awaiting ship. * Easy - Walking portions are generally over easy surfaces with few steps or inclines. Total time walking or standing is normally not longer than 1.5 hours.