About OCTA


Protecting the legacy of historic emigrant trails by promoting research, education, preservation, public awareness, and collaboration

Become a national member and receive:

  • Subscriptions to the Overland Journal and News From the Planes
  • Access to members only video content
  • Access to Paper Trail – a digital library of 19th Century westward American migration documents
  • Access to Time Travelers
  • Ability to join chapter membership
  • Vote for national board and chair leadership

OCTA’s chapters

OCTA fulfills its mission through: