Commemorative event raises over $5,000 for Trail of Tears memorial
A commemorative event organized by the Trail of Tears Remembrance Committee and Steelville Historical Society raised $5,500 to contribute to a Trail of Tears memorial monument to be placed in the town’s park.
One Hundred from One Thousand
Please support the “One Hundred from One Thousand” campaign currently being conducted by the Steelville Trail of Tears Remembrance Committee
Walking the path along the Trail of Tears
Dec. 6 marked the third annual Remember the Removal five mile walk event hosted by the Steelville Trail of Tears Remembrance Committee. Participants followed a five-mile path the Cherokee took on the Trail of Tears Dec. 4, 1837.
Steelville Trail of Tears Remembrance Dinner
Steelville Trail of Tears Remembrance Dinner and silent auction raised $2000 for the Cherokee memorial monument to be built in Steelville Community Park. The Trail of Tears Remembrance Committee hosted an unforgettable afternoon of community, culture and connection honoring Cherokee history and heritage.
Hallowed Ground: Potosi Cemetery Tombstones Offer Poignant Glimpse into Trail of Tears Tragedy
Potosi, MO — Two tombstones in the historic Potosi Presbyterian Cemetery, often standing in the shadow of town founder Moses Austin’s grave, now serve as a powerful physical connection to […]