HALITO!!! It was an honor to have discovered my Choctaw ancestry and be able to visit Choctaw Nation in the summer of 2023. This is a few pics I took. Upon entering the grounds you will find a tribute to my 7th generation great grand uncle Chief Pushmataha. He played a very important role when he reigned as Chief. He is buried in Washington D.C. alongside the President's of the United States. His sister Aihnichih "Nikki" Ohoyo married my 5th generation grandfather General James Garland. His son Joseph Gent Garland and grandson William Greenwood Garland went on and served as Judges on the Choctaw tribal council. It was such an honor to walk through the halls and sit in the courtroom where they all served in. Also pictured is my 5th generation great Uncle Chief Samuel Garland. His photos can be found on the 2nd floor of the museum. I drove 12 hours to experience this and will consider this the BEST trip of my life! This trip humbled me and now I am...
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   Read moreIt's free to enter the museum and look around. The museum tells the history of the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma through dioramas, photos, and art exhibits. The newer Choctaw Cultural Center in Durant does a much better job of this, and is probably more entertaining for kids. However, this smaller-sized museum has the authenticity and history of the original Choctaw National Capitol building, and perhaps does a better job of portraying the individual lives of important Choctaw leaders. Definitely a "must see" for anyone interested in learning about...
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