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Trail of Tears Commemorative Motorcycle Ride®

Remembering the dark age in American history between the Native Americans and the Americans.

Ariel Lefort
Sep 19, 2016
Decatur, Alabama
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Trail of Tears Commemorative Motorcycle Ride®
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On Saturday, Sept. 17, 2016, a large amount of motorcycles and riders made their way from Bridgeport, AL to Waterloo, AL in commemoration of the Trail of Tears.

This rides takes place every year in remembrance of over 17,000 Cherokee Indians that were forced from their homes, then made to walk from Chattanooga, TN to Waterloo, AL. The Cherokee's supply of water and food were scarce, along with diseases running rampant. Upon arrival in Waterloo, if the Native Americans didn't die, they ran for the hills to escape. Many people in the area today can trace their ancestors to the ones that escaped from the journey.

This route got its name because of all the tears that were shed by the Cherokee Indians as they traveled away from the place they called home.

Once the riders arrived in Waterloo, there was a 3-day event filled with dancing, crafts, food and arts. People come from all over to enjoy the events put on at the 3-day pow wow. This also gives a chance to educate people that don't know a lot about the Cherokee Indians and their culture. Everyone was welcome to come, even if they weren't on a motorcycle.

Being part Cherokee Indian myself, this ride is special to me because it shows we still honor the sacrifice our ancestors gave while they were being tortured and ripped away from their homes.

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