Wheelock Academy Historic Site

Wheelock Academy Historic Site Wheelock Academy, a former Native American girl's boarding school founded in 1831, closed in 1955. We would love for you to spend some time with us.

When you visit the historic Wheelock Academy, it is like taking a step back in time. From the moment you drive through the gate onto the majestic grounds of the former girls' boarding school until you leave, you can almost sense the students who lived and were educated there. Touring the grounds, hearing the stories and visiting our museum to view the historical treasures that lie within, give vis

itors a look at what it was like during Wheelock's lively years. Though the students are gone now, and the dormitory and classrooms have been closed for many years, the Choctaw Nation takes pride in preserving the heritage and continuing to tell the amazing stories associated with the school. We offer many events during the year including movie nights, craft fairs, reunions and school tours. Come and be part of Wheelock Academy and its amazing history.

This is the link to the online application!
09/04/2026

This is the link to the online application!

Shop for items handmade by Choctaw artists and learn more about Choctaw history.

Wheelock Academy Historic Site has the forms available for alumni and former students at our site. If you attended, Whee...
09/03/2026

Wheelock Academy Historic Site has the forms available for alumni and former students at our site. If you attended, Wheelock or another boarding school and would like a copy of your records, please stop by to pick up your form. We would be happy to assist you in completing and submitting the form as well!

Please call, 580-746-2139 for more information.

The Choctaw Nation has partnered with the University of Iowa's Native Policy Lab to launch Project Return, an initiative returning copies of Indian Boarding School records to living survivors, free of charge and in full confidence. Records will never be shared or used for research.

Requests are currently open to living survivors only. Survivors can request their records now at npl.lab.uiowa.edu. Forms will also be available at all Choctaw community centers. Questions? Email [email protected].

View a video tutorial of the process: youtu.be/NTln_eEXFYI?si=En0pPqXtv3CC_Cv2

09/01/2026

WE ARE BRINGING BACK MOVIE NIGHT!

October 16th, 7 p.m.

Movie has not been determined yet but we hope you will join us for an evening at Wheelock!

08/28/2026

District 5 Elder singing solo

She did a beautiful job šŸ„°

District 5 Elders, Stigler8/27/2026
08/28/2026

District 5 Elders, Stigler
8/27/2026

08/27/2026

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District 10 Seniors
8/27/2026

08/27/2026

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District 10 Elders
8/27/2026

Address

1377 Wheelock Road
Garvin, OK
74736

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

(580) 746-2139

Website

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