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"Finding the Butterfield: A Journey Through Time in Indian Territory" Susan Dragoo Author June 25, 2026 6:00 pm via Zoom 
Did you know a transcontinental stagecoach route once cut through the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations — and its traces can still be found in southeastern Oklahoma today? Author Susan Dragoo spent eight years tracking down the two-hundred-mile Indian Territory segment of the Butterfield Overland Mail trail, and she's bringing her findings to this presentation. She will cover the trail's history, its significance to the Choctaw and Chickasaw peoples between removal and the Civil War, and how you can explore the remnants yourself.
Susan Dragoo is a writer and photographer specializing in outdoor, travel, action, and historical subjects. Specific outdoor areas of interest include hiking, running, backpacking, and motorcycling. Historical interests include Oklahoma and southwestern United States history. Since 2016, she has been retracing and exploring the Indian Territory segment of the Butterfield Overland Mail in present-day southeastern Oklahoma. A graduate of the University of Tulsa, Susan is the President of the Oklahoma chapter of the Butterfield National Historic Trail Association.She is a regular contributor to Oklahoma Today, Overland Journal, OutdoorX4, and TrailGroove magazines. Her work on western history and historical travel has been published in the Chronicles of Oklahoma and Desert Tracks. NOTE: Due to attempts by 3rd parties to infiltrate our meetings, all attendees are required to personally identify themselves by turning on their camera and mic to return a greeting from the host. You may turn off your camera during the presentation. No recordings or transcriptions are permitted unless agreed to in advance by the presenter.
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All 2026 Meetings via Zoom unless otherwise indicated 
July/August - Summer Break
September 24, 2026 Sharon Gillins "The Southern Claims Commission" October 22, 2026 Michelle Custer Bates "Your Criminal Ancestors" November 19, 2026 Linda Morgan Clark "Introduction to AI for Genealogists" All programs (both virtual and in-person) are open to the public. Virtual meetings require you to turn on your camera and mic when your join the meeting. Common courtesy in interactions with other participants is expected. The regular monthly meeting is the 4th Thursday of each month at 6:00 pm CT Be a part of MCGS and become a member! Your membership gives you the opportunity to "give back" to the larger genealogy community and your dues help provide more and better resources for researchers. |
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MCGS Special Interest Groups
Here's where you can talk about your genealogy and family history research to your heart's content with genealogy friends from California to North Carolina (and points in-between).
Join the "Bunch" at anytime! Grab a sandwich, and come and go as you need to. This free-ranging conversation among genealogy friends always yields great information and builds relationships across local, state, and regional boundaries. No registration required but there are some guidelines:
Join the "Bunch" at anytime! Grab a sandwich, and come and go as you need to. This free-ranging conversation among genealogy friends always yields great information and builds relationships across local, state, and regional boundaries. No registration required but there are some guidelines:
- Please turn on your camera. This fosters the sense of connection and engagement that makes this virtual meeting a unique experience that so closely resembles an in-person meeting.
- Remember to be respectful and considerate of other’s opinions and contributions. When disagreements arise, common courtesy helps to maintain a positive community spirit.
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Explore the World of RootsMagic with Us!
Join us monthly on the second Thursday at 2:30 p.m. CDT for an informal and interactive session dedicated to all things RootsMagic. Whether you're a seasoned user of RootsMagic 11, still navigating earlier versions, or never used RootsMagic at all, this monthly virtual meeting on Zoom is your go-to space for Q&A, discussions and valuable insights using.this popular genealogy software.
Questions? Email: [email protected].
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Zotero 9 for Genealogy SIG
MEETS VIRTUALLY the third Thursday of the months at 2:30 p.m. CT to learn from other attendees how to use this free, extremely flexible research tool for collecting, organizing, annotating, citing, and sharing your genealogy research. To keep the group interaction to approximately one hour, participation may be limited at any time. You must register and answer the survey questions. Your registration will be reviewed before it is approved.
MEETS VIRTUALLY the third Thursday of the months at 2:30 p.m. CT to learn from other attendees how to use this free, extremely flexible research tool for collecting, organizing, annotating, citing, and sharing your genealogy research. To keep the group interaction to approximately one hour, participation may be limited at any time. You must register and answer the survey questions. Your registration will be reviewed before it is approved.
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We Are Here for You
Whether you have Muskogee County ancestors or have no family connection to Muskogee County or even Oklahoma, you will still find extensive support for your genealogy and family history research at the Muskogee County Genealogical Society (MCGS).
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