An American treasure! Truly appreciate everything OCTA does to share history and conduct and promote preservation throughout our great Country. Recommend becoming a member of this amazing organization!
December 2014
The Museum in Independence is fabulous. Take time to visit it and see the movie. This really is the jumping off point at the beginning of the trail!
From Oregon-California Trails Association
The Oregon-California Trails Association (a non-profit, 501 (C) (3) Association) is the nation's largest and most influential organization dedicated to the preservation and protection of overland emigrant trails and the emigrant experience. OCTA members protect the trails to prevent the destruction of trail remnants, graves and other trail-related sites. Members also place markers on the trails and maintain existing markers.
OCTA also encourages the study of the trails through its publications and through the development of classroom materials for teachers. Some of our members map the trails and collect data for the documentation of overland diaries, newspapers and other materials.
