An account of the 1837-1838 removal of the Cherokees from the southeastern United States to Indian Territory, with an overview of the life of the Cherokees and events leading up to their exile, and discussion of the hardships of the forced march that led to the death of approximately 4,000 tribe members.

The Cherokee home in the East -- Countdown to removal -- Forced removal begins -- The Trail of Tears -- Crossing Missouri -- Arkansas and beyond -- Founding a new home -- Preserving Cherokee history -- Commemorating the Trail of Tears -- Missouri sites on the Trail of Tears.