MCGS Welcomes to our Monthly Meeting
![]() Rikisha Morgan Harrison "Your Ancestor Ambassador" Thursday, February 27, 2025 6:00pm CST via Zoom! Muskogee native, Rikisha Harrison will address the challenges and triumphs in tracing African-American lineage through historical records and modern DNA technology. Despite the numerous obstacles, such as the lack of records and documentation for African-Americans without native ties, she will highlight the importance of understanding our roots and honoring the legacies that have shaped us. Emphasizing the value of oral history, her talk will conclude with a call to continue this journey, fostering a deeper connection to our ancestors and a greater understanding of our shared history.
Rikisha is the owner of Relic Roots, which is a genealogy service that offers books, genealogy services, workshops and speaking engagements. She believes that learning who you are is more of a journey to self-discovery, a healing journey. She is currently traveling around the US speaking to others and encouraging them to “get on their journey”. Rikisha was raised in Muskogee, OK and took an interest in genealogy at a very young age and truly believes that, "You must learn who you are so that you can determine which way to grow up." She is on a mission to inform people of the power of their past and the importance of genealogy/family history. She is the author of Family Activity Book for Children, and Genealogy Planner. |
All 2025 Meetings
via Zoom unless otherwise indicated Mar 27 - "The Tax Man Cometh" - Larry W. Thomas REGISTER Apr 24 - "They Died of What?" - Linda Fortin REGISTER May 22 - "Overview of All the Available Records for The Five Civilized Tribes" - Jason Felintubbe REGISTER Jun 26 - "Records of the Freedman Bureau" - Renate Yarborough Sanders REGISTER July - August Summer Break Sep 25 - TBD Oct 23 - "War of 1812 Research" - Brian Reinhart Nov 20 - TBD |
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MCGS Special Interest Groups
VIRTUAL Meeting every Tuesday at 11:30 a.m. Here's where you can talk about your genealogy and family history research to your heart's content and people will actually listen to you and their eyes won't glaze over!
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 10, 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 7 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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All programs (both virtual and in-person) are open to the public. Virtual meetings prefer that you turn on your camera . Common courtesy in interactions with other participants is expected. 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. The regular monthly meeting is the 4th Thursday of each month at 6:00 p.m.
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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