Living in the Southwest has brought to light, many chances to study history. Ever since I learned of the story of the “Trail of Tears” I embrace every chance I have to display a piece of the story.
The popular picture that has became known as the “Trail of Tears or End of the Trail” took place in the 1860’s. This was a time when more than 10,000 Navajos and other tribes we gathered up and marched to desolate reservation land in Eastern New Mexico. The rider on the horse as seen on our doormat represents all the disease, starving, and being held captive…things which these brave Native Americans endured. The tired horse represents the many men, women and children who walked 450 miles in undesirable weather…freezing cold in winter and hot scorching summer days.
The picture is a proud symbol. With it, we can remember as we respectfully mourn their dead and celebrate the surviving people of their tribe. As depicted on our heavy duty coir fiber southwest doormats, this is a great piece of history for your porch or patio. A story that needs to be told throughout the generations to come.
