Arkansas Trail of Tears Association

04/13/2026

04/13/2026

Trail of Tears through Arkansas
Learn more about the Trail of Tears through Arkansas at the annual Arkansas Chapter Trail of Tears Association (ARTOTA) spring meeting to be held Saturday April 18th, 1 p.m. at the Sultana Disaster Museum 14 Military Rd in Marion Arkansas.
Our special guest speaker will be Dr Daniel F Littlefield. Littlefield is director and founder of the Sequoyah National Research Center on the campus of University of Arkansas at Little Rock, a Cherokee National Treasure, a Legend Among Us, ARTOTA Board Member, Emeritus to NTOTA and much more.
This meeting is open to the public. Light snacks will be served.
Again, join the Arkansas Chapter of Trail of Tears Association Saturday April 18th at the Sultana Disaster Museum, 14 Military Rd Marion Arkansas at 1 p.m.
For more information contact artota.org

Jason Irby
President

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03/26/2026

Trail of Tears Through Arkansas. Learn more about the Trail of Tears Through Arkansas. Join the Arkansas Chapter Trail of Tears Association Saturday April 18 2026 in Marion Arkansas at the Sultana Disaster Museum, 14 Military Rd Marion Arkansas. The program will begin at 1 p.m.
Guest Speaker will be Fr Daniel F Littlefield Director and founder of the Sequoyah National Research Center. For more information contact ARTOTA artota.org

10/18/2025

Arkansas Chapter of the Trail of Tears Association joined the American Indian Center of Arkansas to acknowledge Indigenous Peoples Day. The event was a fundraiser and coat drive as well. ARTOTA members shared information about Trail of Tears routes in Arkansas. We were in downtown Little Rock at the History Pavilion on the bank of the Arkansas River. We looked over the Water Removal Route and explained to visitors of the event details about our Water Removal Route Grant project, Drops That Filled the River, funded by a NPF grant.

10/09/2025

Join us Saturday October 11th as ARTOTA supports the American Indian Center of Arkansas. Come by our exhibit and say hello. The Indigenous Peoples Day and AICA fundraiser event will be located on the Arkansas River in downtown Little Rock at the History Pavilion near the foot of the Junction Bridge. ARTOTA is looking forward to seeing you all there.
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10/06/2025

Arkansas Chapter Trail of Tears Association members had a great time at the 28th annual Trail of Tears 2025 National Conference hosted by the Missouri Chapter of the Trail of Tears Association. The conference was held in Springfield Missouri.
Great job Missouri Chapter. The Arkansas Chapter appreciates your hospitality and efforts.
We took a few pictures while changing sessions and pausing for lunch break. Again, thank you all.

08/26/2025

Saturday August 16th the Arkansas Chapter of the Trail of Tears Association presented the annual ARTOTA Board and public Meeting. We also presented an Art and Exhibit Unveiling showcasing the National Park Foundation Grant project Drops That Filled the River- Blood, Sweat, and the Trail of Tears. The focus of the project shared information and research about the Water Removal Route via Arkansas River during the 1830s Indian Removal Act. Please visit artota.org for more information

08/12/2025

Join Arkansas Chapter of the Trail of Tears Association August 16th at the Old State House Museum. We will hold our annual Public Meeting and feature a Exhibit and Art Unveiling of Drops That Filled the River, Blood Sweat and the Trail of Tears, Water Removal Route Project. Our guest speaker will be Dr David Ware, Historian and Director of the Arkansas State Archives. The program begins at 1 p.m.

07/17/2025

The Arkansas Chapter of the Trail of Tears Association greeted the Cherokee Remember the Removal Riders at several locations along the Trail of Tears segments in Northwest Arkansas. Locations included Pea Ridge National Military Park where the riders were greeted by Shelley Todd. Riders were greeted by John McClarty at the Benge Site. Riders were greeted by Rachel Whitaker at the Prairie Grove Site. Jason Irby and Paul Austin greeted the Riders at Cane Hill. And finally, Jason Irby greeted the Removal Riders at the Arkansas/Oklahoma State line. This all took place June 18th and 19th 2025.

04/24/2025

Join the ARTOTA public meeting Saturday April 26, 2025. Learn more about what the Arkansas Chapter is doing to preserve and educate. Our featured speaker will be John McLarty. John is the project coordinator for the Arkansas Chapter of the Trail of Tears Association. Shiloh Museum of Ozark History located in Springdale AR will host the Spring Meeting beginning at 1 pm.

This meeting opens to the public at 1 p.m.