Wheelock Academy Historical Site (Choctaw Indian ) located in Garvin Oklahoma.
Site/Location General Purpose or Focus: Describe the general intent/focus of the site, such as how big is it, does it include multiple exhibits, how is it educational, what benefit does it provide to the community or region, what is the museum “known” for, and why is it important to the public?
Favorite Aspect of the Museum or Site: Describe the aspects/exhibits that you liked the best. Explain why you liked it, and what was it about. What did you learn from it.
Relationship to Cultural Anthropology: Explain how the museum and/or your favorite exhibit is related to cultural anthropology. What is most informative about the exhibit? Did you learn from visiting the exhibit/museum?
Museum or Site General Focus or Purpose: Describe the general intent/focus of the site–such as how big is it, does it include multiple exhibits, what is it “known” for, and why is it important to the public?
Favorite Aspect of the Museum or Site: Describe the aspects/exhibits that you liked the best. Explain why you liked it, and what was it about. What did you learn from it.
Relationship to Cultural Anthropology: Explain how the museum and/or your favorite exhibit is related to cultural anthropology. What is most informative about the exhibit? Did you learn from visiting the exhibit/museum?
Museum Nuts and Bolts: What are the hours of operation of the museum? How many staff and volunteers does it have? Can you find out its annual operating budget? Does it have special events or activities that others should know about? You will need to speak with knowledgeable staff to obtain this information.
Summary: Would you recommend this museum to others, why or why not? Do you plan to visit again?
Museum Nuts and Bolts: What are the hours of operation of the museum? How many staff and volunteers does it have? Can you find out its annual operating budget? Does it have special events or activities that others should know about? You will need to speak with knowledgeable staff to obtain this information.
Summary: Would you recommend this museum to others, why or why not? Do you plan to visit again?
References: Students are to cite the brochure of this facility/location and the textbook for this class. You will need to understand the key points of the museum or site and then locate passages/discussions in the textbook that help explain what is pertinent about the museum to the field of cultural anthropology. Use APA documentation style to cite sources.
