A group of 25 persons from The Cherokee Nation, originating from Tahlequah, Ok. under the leadership of Mr. George Roach, director of vocational programs for The Cherokee Nation, visited the historic Chief John Ross House in Rossville on Friday, July 9.
"The group consisted of a contingent of scholastically exceptional young men and women and chaperons. The purpose of this trip is to visit cultural and various other sites pertaining to Cherokee heritage,and to acquaint these young future Cherokee Nation Leaders with insight into the operations and business practices in our Tri-State area," officials said.
The group plans to visit sites in Tennessee, Georgia, and North Carolina, over the next few days. This visit is the second time Mr. Roach and a group cam to the House, having done so in July 2014.
Larry Rose, president of The Chief John Ross House Association did a brief historical talk on the house and area and welcomed Mr. Roach and the Group.
The Chief John Ross House is open during the summer months of June through August on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday, from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Group tours may be arranged at other times by calling 706-866-5171 and 706-861-3954. Any group tour will require 12 or more persons.