The Trail of Tears Memorial and Herbal Gardens near Jerome, Missouri, reopened Earth Day to the public after months of extensive restoration work by new owner Marie Ryberg, nearby artist Chris Richardson and other volunteers. About 75 people braved rainy weather to attend the ribbon-cutting with Waynesville Chamber of Commerce officials at the entrance. Jax … Continue reading Trail of Tears Memorial in Missouri reopens
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Woman wants to reopen Larry Baggett’s Trail of Tears by 2018
After he died in 2003, Larry Baggett's Trail of Tears property fell into disrepair, and Route 66 travelers who drove by the unique site near Jerome, Missouri, wondered whether it ever would be restored. Now it appears military veteran Marie Ryberg, who recently retired, bought the property and aims to restore the landmark and reopen … Continue reading Woman wants to reopen Larry Baggett’s Trail of Tears by 2018