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"Unto These Hills"
Drama of the Cherokee Indian
Trail of Tears, a tragic history of the Cherokee people

This powerful outdoor drama, with a cast of 130, brings to life the tragic history of the Cherokee people. It begins with the arrival of deSoto in 1540 and builds to a stirring climax with the cruel removal of all but a remnant of the Cherokee on the infamous
Trail of Tears.

Set against the backdrop of the Great Smoky Mountains, the beautiful outdoor theatre seats 2,800.

For those who arrive early, the cast provides pre-show entertainment starting 40 minutes before show time.


Tickets can be reserved by phone or purchased at the box office.

Dates and Show Times - Nightly except Sundays


For Pricing and To Order Tickets --  Please call 828-497-2111 where a Boxoffice Staff can assist you with your reservation. 

Paid reservations are held for late arrival.
All tickets are held at the box office.
Unpaid reservations are held until 6:00 p.m.
(Check, Visa, Master Card accepted.)
Tickets are on sale daily except Sundays at our box office in Cherokee, NC US Highway 441 North


BOX OFFICE INFORMATION
Hours:
During Season: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Location: Main Office (Highway 441 N.) 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Mountainside Theatre (Highway 441 N.) 4 p.m. to showtime.

DATES AND SHOW TIME
May 27 thru August 24, 2023- 8:00 p.m.
(Pre-show entertainment begins at 7:30 p.m.); Doors open 7:00 p.m.
No performances on Sundays - No Smoking in seating area.

WHAT IF IT RAINS?
Mountain weather is changeable...if it's raining, come to the theatre anyway. Even if weather is threatening, performances are never cancelled before 9 p.m.


Performances are scheduled Late May thru Late-August annually.
Call 1-828-497-2111 for dates and admission rates.
Discount for 20 or more.


Mountainside Theatre, U.S. Highway 441 North
828-497-2111
866-554-4557 (toll free)
P.O. Box 398
Cherokee NC 28719
Official Site