The story of a daring escape from the Trail of Tears

Wed, 04 Dec 2013 15:13:49 -0500

This personal story from the great-grandson of a courageous member of the Seminole Indian tribe is compelling, tragic, and absolutely significant to an understanding of the history and development of the United States.

Following the Indian Removal Act of 1830, forced relocation of Native Americans was imposed on tribes residing in the southeastern portion of the United States to the West; an act that amounted to the ethnic cleansing of the native peoples of this land. The Seminole tribe was known for its resistance to this movement. This story from NPR chronicles the bravery of Polly Parker, a Seminole Indian who organized and executed an escape from federal troops over 150 years ago.

Check out the story here: