Since 1969, the Chieftains Museum/Major Ridge Home, through its passionate team of volunteers and staff members, has worked diligently to save the Major Ridge Home and interpret the complex story it represents. Major Ridge, the first known owner of this house, was a Cherokee leader who played a pivotal role in Native American and United States history of the 19th century. Chieftains now seeks to become a leading visitor destination through a rehabilitation of the Major Ridge home and farm that will immerse visitors in early 19th century Cherokee culture and the momentous events that led to the Trail of Tears, the 1830s expulsion of Cherokees from their ancestral homelands in the Southeast.

Preserving the Past, Protecting the Future

Transformed into a museum in 1971, Chieftains Museum is owned by the Junior Service League of Rome, Inc. and operated by Friends of Chieftains, Inc. which is committed to telling the story of the house while preserving the site for future generations.

Major Ridge (1771-1839)

John Ridge (1804-1839)

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Sunday - Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday - Friday: 10AM - 5PM

Saturday: 10AM - 3PM

Closed on all major holidays

Admission:

Adults - $10

Seniors (62+) - $8

Students (K - College) - $8

Children 4 and under - free

Location:

501 Riverside Pkwy NE

Rome, GA 30161

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