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Sequoyah Birthplace Museum

Tourist attraction Museum

One of the Best Places To Visits in Vonore


Address

576 TN-360, Vonore, TN 37885

Website

sequoyahmuseum.org

Contact

(423) 884-6246

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (589 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 9 AM to 5 PM
  • Thursday: 9 AM to 5 PM
  • Friday: 9 AM to 5 PM
  • Saturday: 9 AM to 5 PM
  • Sunday: 12 to 5 PM
  • Monday: 9 AM to 5 PM
  • Tuesday: 9 AM to 5 PM

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  • 4/5 Picky J. 1 year ago on Google
    Small museum that provides insight into an historical American Indian figure. Learned a lot about Sequoyah in an easy to consume format of exhibits, videos, and placards. Picky's Recommendation: if you're exploring the history of East TN this should be on your list.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 el cholabels page 1. 1 year ago on Google
    Sequoyah famous for teaching his people how to read and write in Cherokee. Another great person that made history and he also gave me a message at the end of his big portrait he said that I can also make something that will be useful or change anything that will help others
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ultra V. 1 year ago on Google
    Affordable, quick and educational experience. Beautiful artwork and artifacts. If you're unable to visit, I've summed it up for you in these photos.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 NerdsMakeMedia 11 months ago on Google
    I stopped in on a weekday and had this informative museum to myself. The exhibits are perfect; not too detailed and not too superficial. It is very much worth at least 90 minutes of your time.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dawn H. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent exhibits interesting to all ages that attended our field trip. The guide was incredibly knowledgeable.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jennie D. 9 months ago on Google
    Very nicely updated. We were here a number of years ago, and while nice, it felt like something from the 70s or 80s. They have done a great job with the new displays, and it is a very effective telling of the story of Sequoyah and the impact he made. It was very hot and hazy, so we did not tour the grounds again this time, but it is a very nice piece of land and you could easily spend the day on site.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Athelstan B. 10 months ago on Google
    I am so happy places like this exist across our fruited plain. Sequoyah was a fascinating figure. An illiterate man who created an alphabet for his people. It's almost Tolkien-esque. This museum is a fitting tribute to him. Don't miss Fort Loudon just up the road.

  • 5/5 Bob W. 8 months ago on Google
    Cherokee Fall Festival - Great event - Music, food, stories and a demonstration of the printing press used to produce the bi-ligual Cherokee newspaper.

  • 5/5 Daniel C. 7 months ago on Google
    An excellent presentation of the life of this highly accomplished individual. Great exhibits and lots of books to choose from in the gift shop.

  • 5/5 Cruising with the C. 6 months ago on Google
    This was a great road schooling stop for us! Very friendly staff, interactive displays and outside buildings too. Great lesson about an important man not only to the Cherokee Nation, but in American history. The cost was very reasonable.

  • 5/5 Jen G. 7 months ago on Google
    A touch out of the way, but inexpensive admission and yet so full of information. Tragic how we've treated those whose land we stole and appalling how we used them to win wars. Absolutely worth a stop.

  • 5/5 Delilah S. 8 months ago on Google
    I took my four children there and we had a great time. Educational and we learned many interesting things. You walk through at your own pace. They have the burial mound out back of the museum and we stopped by the gift shop on the way out. Price was affordable for our tickets and reasonable on gift items.

  • 5/5 Kermit Easterling I. 8 months ago on Google
    We had visited the museum once before in the past and we were very impressed. The museum is not huge, but very nicely done. We learned a lot about Sequoyah and the Cherokee people. Today we went to the Cherokee festival. It was very educational and fun. They had quite a few vendors, displays and activities. Yet again, we learned even more of the Cherokee people. It is definitely worth a visit, both for the museum and the special events.

  • 5/5 Ang 8 months ago on Google
    The museum was great place nice and very put together. We went there for the cherokee festival today . It was great. Food was wonderful all the arts and crafts booths was wonderful. Got to talk to several people that have come here. So much history here.

  • 5/5 Amanda M. 4 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place and full of history. The people working here really know their stuff, my niece's class very much enjoyed the learning experience.

  • 5/5 Tisha P. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful peaceful picnic spot away from the crowds at Fort Loudin.

  • 5/5 William L. 11 months ago on Google
    The museum is worth the visit. You learn a lot about the man Sequoyah. His whole life is covered. There are some old buildings outback and a Cherokee memorial.

  • 5/5 phillip d. 1 year ago on Google
    A well put together museum, operated by the Eastern Band of the Cherokee, tells the important story of Sequoyah, who was born in the village of Tuskegee, which is now lost to history. The museum features dioramas, interactive exhibits, and great audio visual representation of this important historical figure. Definitely recommend and also stop across the road to see nearby Fort Loudon.

  • 5/5 Victor S. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice museum, super glad I went to see it awesome teaching, very scenic area also 👍

  • 5/5 Chuck L. 9 months ago on Google
    We learned some good historical information. Was a nice clean place. Employees were friendly and helpful.

  • 5/5 Barry K. 1 year ago on Google
    Important piece of history here and well worth the nominal admission price.

  • 5/5 Theresa B. 8 months ago on Google
    Beautiful museum! Top notch displays and lots of information. I learned quite a bit about the Cherokee tribes and Sequoyah in particular. Worth the trip! There’s a beautiful pavilion there if you were to pack a lunch.

  • 5/5 Jessica L. 8 months ago on Google
    Took my 7yo twins on the free day in August Lots! Lots of parking, not too crowded. Easy access for handicapped. Extremely informative and kind staff!! We will be going back for the next event here for sure!!! Also, the educational exhibits inside are interactive and very neat to look at and watch!!! My 7yo twins stayed interested the entire time, which is rare at normal museums. There is also an excellent walking trail around the property that's got gorgeous views. 10/10


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