Each year a National Conference is hosted by the Trail of Tears Association in conjunction with one of the nine state chapters. At these conferences, attendees have the opportunity to learn about new discoveries and current research along the Trail, as well as experience cultural activities through lectures and tours.
      
The 12th Annual Trail of Tears Association Conference and Symposium will be held in Rome, Georgia, on November 5 - 8, 2007, at the Forum Center. Two hotels have been reserved for conference lodging. Shuttles will be provided to transport conferees from these two hotels to the Forum throughout the conference. Both hotels have elevators and free parking.
      
The Days Inn is located about one mile from the Forum. A special room rate of $55 plus tax has been provided for TOTA conferees. To make reservations, call (706) 295-0400 and refer to the Trail of Tears Association room block in order to receive the reduced room rate.
      
The Hawthorn Suites is located just across the parking lot from the Forum.  Special room rates have been provided for TOTA conferees at this hotel, as well, using the block name Trail of Tears Association. To make reservations, call (706) 378-4837. The rates run from $90.30 to $167.30 plus tax.
Conference Registration Fees:
Early-Bird registration (due by Oct. 15) = $100 member / $140 non-member
Late or onsite registration = $135 member / $175 non-member

Planned Presentations:
Tracing the Black Experience on the Trail of Tears by Dr. Tiya Miles

Old Federal Road by Linda Woodward Geiger
Public Interpretation of the Trail of Tears by Dr. Brett Riggs

Removal of the Cherokees from Georgia by Dr. Sarah Hill
Reconstructing Early 19^th Century Cherokee Identity by Dr. Rowena McClinton
Federal Grant Opportunities by Janet Byington
Archaeology Panel on the Trail in Georgia with David Crass, David Hally, Jim Langford and Ken Robinson
Choctaw Nation Post-Removal by Dr. Clara Sue Kidwell
NPS Historic Structures and Cultural Landscape Report for Major Ridge Home by Steve Burns……….
And much more.
There will be a field trip to the Chief Vann House and New Echota State Historic sites on Wednesday afternoon. A reception is planned for Monday evening at the Booth Western Art Museum in Cartersville. On Tuesday, in addition to the educational sessions and tours, there will be a reception that evening at the Chieftains Museum in Rome. For complete information about the Conference schedule and the registration form, visit the National TOTA website at www.nationaltota.org. For all other information, please call the TOTA office at 1-800-441-4513 and ask for Jerra or Paul or email Jerra at TOTAJerra@aol.com. You may also contact Linda Baker at 770-704-6338 or badnil@alltel.net for further information.