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Motorcycle ride to remember Trail of Tears

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Wednesday, August 10, 2011

A motorcycle ride honoring the Trail of Tears, the Remembrance Removal Tour, will leave the Cherokee Indian Fairgrounds in Cherokee at 8 a.m. on Aug. 29.

The route will follow the historic route of the Trail of Tears across the county for three days and will arrive in Tahlequah, Okla., on August 31 for the Cherokee National Holiday Events.

The event is organized by The Brothers in the Wind, a group committed to the memory of the removal of Native Americans from their homelands. The ride is open to all motorcycles and any vehicles. 828.736.2780 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or visit www.brothersinthewind.webs.com.

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