501 Riverside Parkway, Rome, GA 30161
706-291-9494
Adults $10, Students & Seniors $5
Mon, Wed & Fri: 10a-12:30p & 2:30-5p; Sat:10am-5pm
Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home was once the former home of Cherokee leader Major Ridge and his family. Its heritage most significantly encompasses the history and traditions of the Cherokee Indians and the clash of cultures in the southeastern United States that culminated in the tragedy known as the “Trail of Tears.”
Free parking
Visit nearby Historic sites or interpretive facilities on the Trail of Tears National Historic Trail in Georgia.
View the Trail of Tears Interactive Map