Trail of Tears Travel Course

WVU Extended Learning travel series, "trail of Tears," Cherokee, NC

June 12-15, 2008

WVU Extended Learning is sponsoring an enlightening trip through one of the most controversial chapters in American history. The forced removal of the Cherokee Indians from the southeast became known as the “Trail of Tears.” This trip is one in a series of travel study courses offered each semester.

The 4-day, 3-night trip includes:

The Museum of the Cherokee Indian, documenting the history of the tribe
Oconaluftee Indian Village, an authentic 18th replica
Unto These Hills, the famous outdoor drama
Biltmore Estates, the beautiful home of the Vanderbilts
And more.

West Virginia University is offering credit for teachers who need professional development credit and undergraduate students. The class is also available for non-credit students who just want the learning experience.

Tuition Costs
Professional Development Credit for Teachers	$130.00 Register for C&I 930
Undergraduate Credit	$120.00 (visiting students must pay a $15 fee for a guest pass) Register for SOC 491C
Non-Credit	$25.00
Make checks payable to West Virginia University

Trip Cost
$500
Payment Deadlines
$100.00	deposit to hold seat by March 7
$200.00	by March 19, 2008
$200.00	by April 16, 2008
Make checks payable to SAFECO Make one check or use schedule of payments (one check can be post-dated). Mail checks to WVU, One Eagle Way, Clarksburg, WV 26301

For more information call Cheryl Crowley at (304)627-2190 or e-mail Cheryl.crowley@mail.wvu.edu.

Art from the Museum of the Cherokee Indian website
Museum of the Cherokee Indian

Image from Unto These Hills
Unto These Hills Outdoor Drama