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Your vacation spot for whitewater rafting on the Ocoee & Hiwassee Rivers.
Outdoor adventure, scenic drives through the Cherokee National Forest,
heritage trails, arts & antiques, historic sites, and so much more...


Come in out of the Cold and into History
With winter weather outside and children cooped up inside, what better way to get out of the house than to get into some history and art?
Seven museums, four arts councils, and three theaters offer exciting diversions from the winter doldrums. The museums of the Tennessee Overhill are your gateways to discover the heritage of Cherokee Indians, European fur traders, farmers, loggers, copper miners, textile workers, railroaders and more. Many of the museums present special exhibits, classes, and programs throughout the winter. Arts councils offer exhibits, performances, and programs that fire the imagination.
Call the Tennessee Overhill to request our newly revised and reprinted “Furs to Factories” brochure to learn about the Industrial Revolution and how it shaped the land and the people of the Tennessee Overhill.
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Sandhill Crane Viewing Days

This year’s annual Tennessee Sandhill Crane Festival will be celebrating the migration of thousands of Sandhill Cranes to the Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge on Jan. 14-15 from 8am - 6pm on both days. This free, family oriented event takes place in the Birchwood Community at three locations:

The Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge: Guides with spotted scopes will help visitors see the cranes and other wildlife from the gazebo.

Cherokee Removal Memorial Park: This moving memorial is dedicated to the Cherokee Indians who were removed from their lands during the Trail of Tears. During the festival, there will be special Native American presentations.

Birchwood Elementary School: The majority of activities will take place here. Due to limited parking at the crane viewing area a free shuttle bus is available from the school to the Hiwassee Wildlife Refuge and the Cherokee Removal Memorial Park. There will be merchandise, food, special displays, and wildlife exhibits, entertainment – including music, films and a raptor show presented by the American Eagle Foundation. Blue Moon wildlife cruises will also be offered.

For more information and directions visit: www.TNcranefestival.org or contact Tennessee Overhill at 877-510-5765. This event is sponsored by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency.


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