Shiloh Museum of Ozark History

Monday – Saturday • 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
118 W. Johnson Avenue, Springdale, AR

The Shiloh Museum of Ozark History is a regional history museum focusing on six counties of the Arkansas Ozarks, which includes Benton, Boone, Carroll, Madison, Newton, and Washington. The museum takes its name from the pioneer community of Shiloh, which became Springdale in the 1870s.

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EXPLORE THE HISTORY OF THE ARKANSAS OZARKS

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The Shiloh Museum’s collection includes over 500,000 historic images, over 40,000 archival artifacts, and extensive vertical files.

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Help us further our mission of providing resources for finding meaning, enjoyment, and inspiration in the exploration of the Arkansas Ozarks.

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  • Stitches, stories, and community fun! 🧵✨ 

Join us on Saturday, Sept 12th from 10 AM to 2 PM for the 48th Annual Ozark Quilt Fair on the museum grounds in Springdale!

Admission is FREE for visitors! Bring the family out for: 
Stitches, stories, and community fun! 🧵✨ 

🎵 Live music performance by Mountain Alice and Shiloh Old Time Pickers
🎨 Free quilt-themed art activities for youth & families
🔍 An all-ages scavenger hunt
🌭 Delicious hot dogs, nachos, and lemonade available for purchase from Icy Kids NWA
〽️Presentation of "Quilting in the Ozarks: If you Don't Catch your Toenails in the Stitches, You'll be All Right" by Shiloh Historian Rachel Whitaker
🏆 Viewer’s Choice voting and cash prizes for new and antique quilts!

Thinking of exhibiting your own quilt? Registration is $15 (includes boxed lunch!). Tap the link in our bio to register your quilt or learn more!

📍 Shiloh Museum of Ozark History 🗓 Saturday, September 12 | 10 AM – 2 PM 📞 479-750-8165

(Note: No rain date! Check our feed or call us on event morning for weather updates.)

#OzarkQuiltFair #ShilohMuseum #SpringdaleAR #OzarkHistory
  • Labor Day plans? We’ve got you covered—literally! 🏛️✨

Beat the late-summer heat and explore the rich history of the Ozarks in our crisp, air-conditioned galleries. Bring the family down for a cool, relaxing holiday outing! 🍦🧊

📍 Shiloh Museum of Ozark History ✨ Cool air and rich history!

#ShilohMuseum #OzarkHistory #ArkansasOzarks
  • 👉 And we're open today (Saturday) as well! Come see us. It's cool inside!

#ShilohMuseum #OzarkHistory #ArkansasOzarks
  • 🔍 Calling all History Detectives for #PhotoIDFriday! 📸✨

We need your help identifying the people in this 1964 photo taken at a Jaycees convention in Dallas! Featured here are members of the Arkansas Jaycees posing with "Miss Arkansas Chic."

They could be from Springdale, but we aren't certain. Recognize anyone in this snapshot from the past?

Drop your clues, names, or guesses in the comments below!

(Note: If you share this to your Facebook feed or story, please set the post to public so we can see all the helpful comments!)

Photo is from the Shiloh Museum’s Janice Zulpo Collection (S-2026-20-20).

#PhotoIDFriday #ShilohMuseum #SpringdaleAR #ArkansasJaycees
Stitches, stories, and community fun! 🧵✨ 

Join us on Saturday, Sept 12th from 10 AM to 2 PM for the 48th Annual Ozark Quilt Fair on the museum grounds in Springdale!

Admission is FREE for visitors! Bring the family out for: 
Stitches, stories, and community fun! 🧵✨ 

🎵 Live music performance by Mountain Alice and Shiloh Old Time Pickers
🎨 Free quilt-themed art activities for youth & families
🔍 An all-ages scavenger hunt
🌭 Delicious hot dogs, nachos, and lemonade available for purchase from Icy Kids NWA
〽️Presentation of "Quilting in the Ozarks: If you Don't Catch your Toenails in the Stitches, You'll be All Right" by Shiloh Historian Rachel Whitaker
🏆 Viewer’s Choice voting and cash prizes for new and antique quilts!

Thinking of exhibiting your own quilt? Registration is $15 (includes boxed lunch!). Tap the link in our bio to register your quilt or learn more!

📍 Shiloh Museum of Ozark History 🗓 Saturday, September 12 | 10 AM – 2 PM 📞 479-750-8165

(Note: No rain date! Check our feed or call us on event morning for weather updates.)

#OzarkQuiltFair #ShilohMuseum #SpringdaleAR #OzarkHistory
Stitches, stories, and community fun! 🧵✨ Join us on Saturday, Sept 12th from 10 AM to 2 PM for the 48th Annual Ozark Quilt Fair on the museum grounds in Springdale! Admission is FREE for visitors! Bring the family out for: Stitches, stories, and community fun! 🧵✨ 🎵 Live music performance by Mountain Alice and Shiloh Old Time Pickers 🎨 Free quilt-themed art activities for youth & families 🔍 An all-ages scavenger hunt 🌭 Delicious hot dogs, nachos, and lemonade available for purchase from Icy Kids NWA 〽️Presentation of "Quilting in the Ozarks: If you Don't Catch your Toenails in the Stitches, You'll be All Right" by Shiloh Historian Rachel Whitaker 🏆 Viewer’s Choice voting and cash prizes for new and antique quilts! Thinking of exhibiting your own quilt? Registration is $15 (includes boxed lunch!). Tap the link in our bio to register your quilt or learn more! 📍 Shiloh Museum of Ozark History 🗓 Saturday, September 12 | 10 AM – 2 PM 📞 479-750-8165 (Note: No rain date! Check our feed or call us on event morning for weather updates.) #OzarkQuiltFair #ShilohMuseum #SpringdaleAR #OzarkHistory
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Labor Day plans? We’ve got you covered—literally! 🏛️✨

Beat the late-summer heat and explore the rich history of the Ozarks in our crisp, air-conditioned galleries. Bring the family down for a cool, relaxing holiday outing! 🍦🧊

📍 Shiloh Museum of Ozark History ✨ Cool air and rich history!

#ShilohMuseum #OzarkHistory #ArkansasOzarks
Labor Day plans? We’ve got you covered—literally! 🏛️✨ Beat the late-summer heat and explore the rich history of the Ozarks in our crisp, air-conditioned galleries. Bring the family down for a cool, relaxing holiday outing! 🍦🧊 📍 Shiloh Museum of Ozark History ✨ Cool air and rich history! #ShilohMuseum #OzarkHistory #ArkansasOzarks
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👉 And we're open today (Saturday) as well! Come see us. It's cool inside!

#ShilohMuseum #OzarkHistory #ArkansasOzarks
👉 And we're open today (Saturday) as well! Come see us. It's cool inside! #ShilohMuseum #OzarkHistory #ArkansasOzarks
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🔍 Calling all History Detectives for #PhotoIDFriday! 📸✨

We need your help identifying the people in this 1964 photo taken at a Jaycees convention in Dallas! Featured here are members of the Arkansas Jaycees posing with "Miss Arkansas Chic."

They could be from Springdale, but we aren't certain. Recognize anyone in this snapshot from the past?

Drop your clues, names, or guesses in the comments below!

(Note: If you share this to your Facebook feed or story, please set the post to public so we can see all the helpful comments!)

Photo is from the Shiloh Museum’s Janice Zulpo Collection (S-2026-20-20).

#PhotoIDFriday #ShilohMuseum #SpringdaleAR #ArkansasJaycees
🔍 Calling all History Detectives for #PhotoIDFriday! 📸✨ We need your help identifying the people in this 1964 photo taken at a Jaycees convention in Dallas! Featured here are members of the Arkansas Jaycees posing with "Miss Arkansas Chic." They could be from Springdale, but we aren't certain. Recognize anyone in this snapshot from the past? Drop your clues, names, or guesses in the comments below! (Note: If you share this to your Facebook feed or story, please set the post to public so we can see all the helpful comments!) Photo is from the Shiloh Museum’s Janice Zulpo Collection (S-2026-20-20). #PhotoIDFriday #ShilohMuseum #SpringdaleAR #ArkansasJaycees
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