Men with Broken Hearts by Cherokee artist Donald Vann, Copyright ©1994 Native American Images. - The Trail of Tears. The Cherokee people were incarcerated and held in nearby stockades. One, known as Fort Montgomery, was right here in present day Robbinsville, NC near the Nantahala River.We are dedicated to preserving Cherokee history and culture. Displays include arrowheads, spearpoints and other artifacts, as well as information about Cheoah Valley, its people, and its place in history as the starting point of the Trail of Tears. Come visit the next time you are in the Nantahala area.

 

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Junaluska was an honored leader of his Native American people, a distinguished warrior both for the Cherokees and young America, as well as, a constant friend to the State of North Carolina. Come visit us in the Cheoah Valley near the Nantahala River.

     

The Junaluska Museum and Memorial Site,
located at the burial site of Cherokee Warrior Junaluska
in the Great Smoky Mountains near the Nantahala River,
is dedicated to preserving Cherokee history and culture.

Displays include: arrowheads, spearpoints
and other artifacts found here in the Cheoah Valley,
artwork and crafts by Snowbird Indian community members,
and information about this valley, its people. and its place in American history as the starting point of the Trail of Tears.

Visitors can buy arts and crafts in our small gift shop.

Come visit the Memorial and Museum.
Located on Junaluska Drive. Robbinsville, NC

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This Native American museum is supported by the Snowbird Indians of the Eastern Band Cherokee Tribe. The arrowheads and artifacts have been donated by generous individuals.

P.O. Box 1547, Robbinsville, NC 28771

Email us at: friendsofjuno@dnet.net