Wheeler Historical Museum

05/07/2026

When I arrived at the museum today, I discovered this message in the gravel! Sorry I missed you! Call 806-256-2436, we will open for a visit any day, anytime between 8:00 a.m and 10:00 p.m.
Thanks for your message! Love it!
From the freshness of the flower, you are not far away. Come back!
Rhonda M

11/26/2025

We are excited to announce that the Wheeler Historical Museum is participating in the Panhandle Gives!

The Panhandle Gives is a 9-day charitable giving event hosted by the Amarillo Area Foundation (AAF). It kicks off the Monday before Thanksgiving and wraps up on Giving Tuesday - the global day of generosity. In 2025, the campaign runs November 24 – December 2. Your gift goes further because of the Amarillo Area Foundation Amplification Fund. The Amplification Fund is made up of money given from foundations, corporate sponsors, and individual donors and was established by AAF to AMPLIFY the amount of money participating organizations receive during the campaign. Funds are shared based on a percentage match of what each individual nonprofit raised during the campaign.

https://www.thepanhandlegives.org/organizations/zvhelupc-7461

11/10/2025

Annual Veteran’s Day Barbecue for Veterans and their spouses Tuesday November 11, 2025 at the Wheeler Historical Museum. Come enjoy a cup of coffee and conversation after the school program. Lunch served at 11:30. Thank you for your Service!

11/05/2024

VETERANS DAY BARBECUE!! Calling all Veterans and their spouses! Please join us on November 11, 2024 for our annual Veterans Day Barbecue at the Wheeler Historical Museum. Come on over after the school program for coffee and visitation. Lunch at 11:00 a.m. Thank You For Your Service!!

09/09/2024

11/28/2023

WE ARE GRATEFUL FOR WHEELER HERO SILVER STAR RECIPIENT FIRST LIEUTENANT JAMES P. PASSONS

The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant James P. Passons, United States Marine Corp, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a platoon leader attached to the First Battalion, Twenty-ninth Marines, SECOND Marine Division in action against enemy Japanese forces on Saipan, Marianas Group on 17 June 1944. Although wounded himself in the cross fire from enemy troops defending the high ridge under attack, First Lieutenant Passons courageously refused evacuation and taking charge of an adjacent platoon whose leader had become a casualty, valiantly led the two groups in a determined assault which resulted in the capture of his company's objective. Immediately organizing his position he successfully directed his men in the repulsion of several enemy counter attacks throughout the remainder of the campaign until he was mortally wounded. First Lieutenant Passons' inspiring leadership and indomitable fighting spirit were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service gallantly gave his life for his country.

Please consider the Wheeler Historical Museum as you plan your Giving Tuesday donations. Donations can be mailed to the Wheeler Historical Museum, P.O. Box 73, Wheeler, TX 79096 or made online using the link below now through November 28, 2023.
Thank you so much for your support!

https://www.thepanhandlegives.org/organizations/zvhelupc-7461

11/21/2023

Imagine being in Wheeler, Texas on April 14, 1935 watching this dust storm roll into town! Captain Alan L. Bean, fourth man to walk on the moon, was born in Wheeler County while his father, A. H. Bean was working on a soil survey of the Texas Panhandle to help determine a solution for these menacing storms.

Mr. A. H. Bean's trunk, surveying tools, and soil map are on display at the museum. Ironically, his tools are similar to what Captain Bean used to retrieve soil samples on the moon!

Please consider the Wheeler Historical Museum as you plan your Giving Tuesday donations. Donations can be mailed to the Wheeler Historical Museum, P.O. Box 73, Wheeler, TX 79096 or made online using the link below now through November 28, 2023.

Thank you so much for your support!

https://www.thepanhandlegives.org/organizat.../zvhelupc-7461

11/20/2023

11/20/2023

It's hard to have a favorite because they are ALL so incredible!! Stop by the Wheeler Historical Museum to see our art collection by the fourth man to walk on the moon, Captain Alan L. Bean!

The Panhandle Gives Campaign starts TODAY through November 28, 2023. Your gift goes further with the AMPLIFICATION fund percentage match during this campaign!

Please consider the Wheeler Historical Museum as you plan your Giving Tuesday donations. Donations can be mailed to the Wheeler Historical Museum, P.O. Box 73, Wheeler, TX 79096 or made online using the link below.

Thank you so much for your support!

https://www.thepanhandlegives.org/organizations/zvhelupc-7461