Shiloh Museum of Ozark History

Shiloh Museum of Ozark History Sharing stories of life in the Arkansas Ozarks.
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Mark your calendars for our next Not Strictly History session on Wednesday, June 17, at 6 p.m.! Join us either in person...
06/02/2026

Mark your calendars for our next Not Strictly History session on Wednesday, June 17, at 6 p.m.! Join us either in person or virtually for a gripping evening examining nature, survival, and deep Ozark lore.

Author Benjamin Hale will present his latest book, Cave Mountain. The narrative begins with the 2001 disappearance of Hale’s cousin, whose mysterious recovery echoes a darker regional past involving a 1970s cult and a teenage prophet. Hale masterfully intertwines personal family history with regional mystery to examine the thin line between faith and skepticism.

Benjamin Hale is a senior editor at Conjunctions and an educator at Bard College and Columbia University.

Admission is free, but registration is required to receive the virtual livestream link.

How did families light their homes before electricity? Bring your favorite toddler or preschooler to the museum on Monda...
06/01/2026

How did families light their homes before electricity? Bring your favorite toddler or preschooler to the museum on Monday, June 15, from 10 to 10:30 a.m. to find out!

In this hands-on session of our Little Historians series pre-K students will get an up-close look at vintage candle molds and lanterns from our education collection. Designed perfectly for curious little minds, this program beautifully blends sensory play with Ozark culture and history.

What’s in store for your little historian:

📚 Storytime & Music: An engaging historical storybook reading followed by a lively song-and-dance activity.
🐝 Hands-on Craft: Every student will get to hand-roll their very own beeswax candle to take home!

📍 Note: We are meeting at the historic Steele General Store on the museum grounds. Please arrive a few minutes early so everyone can get settled before the fun begins!

We can't wait to see you there!

We are celebrating America’s semiquincentennial in true Ozark style at our Ozarks 250 Block Party on Saturday, July 11, ...
05/28/2026

We are celebrating America’s semiquincentennial in true Ozark style at our Ozarks 250 Block Party on Saturday, July 11, from 3 to 8 p.m.! The entire Shiloh Museum campus is transforming into a massive, free community festival honoring the rich, diverse tapestry of our region.

We are also debuting our brand-new exhibit, Our Changing Landscape, which offers a unique Ozarks take on America's 250th birthday.

Here is a sneak peek of the incredible lineup:

🎵 Live Music: Country singer-songwriter and Gar Hole Records founder Nick Shoulders!

💃 Dance Performances: Chinese Association of NWA, Nkauj Hmoob Puavpheej, NWA Historic Dancers, Ocean Wave, Ra-Ve Cultural Foundation, and square dancing with the Shiloh Old Time Pickers.

🗣️ Presentations: Brooks Blevins, Brandon Weston, Emily Pianalto-Beshears, and Stephanie Carter. 🎨 Family Fun and Activities: 19th-century games with the Old State House Museum, paper chain-making with The Scott Family Amazeum, the Crystal Bridges Mobile Art Lab, and hands-on fun with the J.B. & Johnelle Hunt Family Ozark Highlands Nature Center.

🛠️ History Demos and Rides: Traditional woodworking, blacksmithing, and mini-train rides!

🌍 Community Displays: Arkansas Coalition of Marshallese, Hmong Culture Club, and the Museum of Native American History.

🚚 Food: Local food trucks serving up tasty treats!
..and this is just the beginning! Best of all? Admission is entirely FREE.

A massive thank you to our incredible supporters for making this historic day possible: Explore Springdale , Tyson Foods, Ozarks Electric Cooperative, OzarksGo, and McLarty Daniel Chevrolet.

👉 Follow along right here and look for for more exciting announcements as we get closer to the big day!

Time is running out to experience three powerful stories of Ozark history and culture. This is the very last week to vie...
05/26/2026

Time is running out to experience three powerful stories of Ozark history and culture. This is the very last week to view these temporary exhibits before they officially close on Saturday, May 30, 2026:

📸 Andrew Kilgore's Fayetteville Townfolk: A stunning look at the vibrant, diverse faces and personalities that shaped our neighboring community.

🎞️ Capturing Time: Historic Ozark Cameras: A fascinating dive into the vintage technology and tools early regional photographers used to freeze moments in time.

✨ One Step Higher: Five Generations of a Black Ozark Family: An invaluable, deeply moving chronicle of resilience, history, and family legacy right here in the Ozarks.

Whether you haven't seen them yet or want to experience them one more time, make plans to visit us this week! Stay tuned for Our Changing Ozarks exhibit, which will open in the next few weeks.

Admission is always free.

Army First Lt. Wayne Reed of Springdale, left, had his life ahead of him. Shown here with Ada Lee Smith (later Ada Lee S...
05/25/2026

Army First Lt. Wayne Reed of Springdale, left, had his life ahead of him. Shown here with Ada Lee Smith (later Ada Lee Shook) at Smith’s home in Fayetteville, they were engaged to be married. Lt. Reed was a Springdale High School graduate, a paratrooper during World War II, and earned a business degree from the University of Arkansas. He returned to military service in March 1951.

On May 10, 1952, he was killed in action in Korea, leaving behind his fiancée, parents Albert and Nannie Reed, and two sisters. He was 25.

On this Memorial Day we remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country.

Photo is from the Shiloh Museum’s Ada Lee Smith Shook Collection (S-98-85-1313).

Looking for a meaningful way to spend your holiday? The Shiloh Museum of Ozark History is open today during our regular ...
05/25/2026

Looking for a meaningful way to spend your holiday? The Shiloh Museum of Ozark History is open today during our regular hours, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Take a peaceful stroll through our six historic shaded acres, visit the Steele General Store, or cool off inside our exhibit hall to explore the rich stories, culture, and history of the Arkansas Ozarks. Whether you have family visiting for the weekend or just want a quiet space to reflect, we’d love to welcome you.

Admission is always free!

It’s ! 📸🚩Can you help us solve a local history mystery from the early 2000s? We are looking for identifications for thi...
05/22/2026

It’s ! 📸🚩

Can you help us solve a local history mystery from the early 2000s? We are looking for identifications for this group of anti-war protesters captured on October 26, 2002.

The photo looks to have been taken right on Dickson Street in Fayetteville. While we think we recognize one or two faces in the crowd, we want to make sure we get it right! Can you help us identify the people in this image, or perhaps the exact buildings and storefronts behind them?

If you recognize a face, a place, or remember this day, please let us know in the comments!

📢 Note: If you share this post to your own page, please tag the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History so we can see your responses and save this valuable info for our archives!

Have a safe and wonderful Memorial Day Weekend! ✨

Photo from the Shiloh Museum’s Cyrus Dean Young Collection (S-2003-152-3854).

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118 West Johnson Avenue
Springdale, AR
72764

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 5pm
Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm

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+14797508165

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