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Shiloh Museum of Ozark History

Monday – Saturday β€’ 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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  • The Fifty-Year Mystery continues! πŸ•°οΈβœ¨ Last week, you helped us identify the young men from the 1976 Springdale High School Bicentennial prom. Now, for #PhotoIDFriday, we need your help with these young women! How to help solve the mystery: β€’ Identify: Recognize someone? Drop their name in the comments! β€’ Share: Send this to local history groups or former classmates. β€’ Tag Us: When sharing, keep it "Public" and tag the museum so we can see your findings! πŸ“Έ From the Terri Stuart Collection (S-2013-30-27). #SpringdaleArkansas #SpringdaleHighSchool #OzarkHistory #ArkansasOzarks
  • New picnic tables? You better believe we’re excited! πŸ™Œβ˜€οΈ We’re upgrading how you experience our park-like grounds. These new additions are durable and, most importantly, accessible to everyone. With built-in space for wheelchairs, the whole family can pull up a seat! 🧺✨ Come see for yourself and pick your favorite spot! #ShilohMuseum #SpringdaleAR #OzarkHistory #ArkansasOzarks
  • What do Arkansas gravestones tell us about the living? ✨ Join us for a Not Strictly History session with author Abby Burnett. We’re diving into her new book, Though Silent They Speak, to explore the stories behind the state’s most unusual burial groundsβ€”from hidden rural carvings to the monuments of our city centers. Whether it’s a graveyard on the grounds of a former internment camp or private tombs in public spaces, these sites hold our history. Details: πŸ“… May 13 ⏰ 6:30 p.m. πŸ“ In-person + Live on Zoom ✍️ Book sale and signing to follow! How to join: Copy and paste the link in the first comment below πŸ‘‡) to register for the Zoom link or see event details! #ArkansasHistory #OzarkHistory #ArkansasGraveyards
  • Plowing, planting, and plenty of smiles! πŸ‘©β€πŸŒΎπŸŒ» Our first-ever Little Historians was a hit! We read, we grew, and we planted. If you missed out, don't worry. The fun continues in May! πŸ—“ SAVE THE DATE: Monday, May 11 πŸ„ THEME: "Cows, Milk, and Butter" ⏰ TIME: 10:00 AM πŸ“ WHERE: Shiloh Museum of Ozark History Your little ones (ages 4–6) will get to hear a story, see real museum artifacts, and learn how to milk our very own "Buttercup" the cow! Tap the link in our bio for more details! πŸ”— #ShilohMuseum #LittleHistorians #SpringdaleArkansas #NWAFamily
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The Fifty-Year Mystery continues! πŸ•°οΈβœ¨ Last week, you helped us identify the young men from the 1976 Springdale High School Bicentennial prom. Now, for #PhotoIDFriday, we need your help with these young women! How to help solve the mystery: β€’ Identify: Recognize someone? Drop their name in the comments! β€’ Share: Send this to local history groups or former classmates. β€’ Tag Us: When sharing, keep it "Public" and tag the museum so we can see your findings! πŸ“Έ From the Terri Stuart Collection (S-2013-30-27). #SpringdaleArkansas #SpringdaleHighSchool #OzarkHistory #ArkansasOzarks
The Fifty-Year Mystery continues! πŸ•°οΈβœ¨ Last week, you helped us identify the young men from the 1976 Springdale High School Bicentennial prom. Now, for #PhotoIDFriday, we need your help with these young women! How to help solve the mystery: β€’ Identify: Recognize someone? Drop their name in the comments! β€’ Share: Send this to local history groups or former classmates. β€’ Tag Us: When sharing, keep it "Public" and tag the museum so we can see your findings! πŸ“Έ From the Terri Stuart Collection (S-2013-30-27). #SpringdaleArkansas #SpringdaleHighSchool #OzarkHistory #ArkansasOzarks
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The Fifty-Year Mystery continues! πŸ•°οΈβœ¨ Last week, you helped us identify the young men from the 1976 Springdale High School Bicentennial prom. Now, for #PhotoIDFriday, we need your help with these young women! How to help solve the mystery: β€’ Identify: Recognize someone? Drop their name in the comments! β€’ Share: Send this to local history groups or former classmates. β€’ Tag Us: When sharing, keep it "Public" and tag the museum so we can see your findings! πŸ“Έ From the Terri Stuart Collection (S-2013-30-27). #SpringdaleArkansas #SpringdaleHighSchool #OzarkHistory #ArkansasOzarks
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New picnic tables? You better believe we’re excited! πŸ™Œβ˜€οΈ We’re upgrading how you experience our park-like grounds. These new additions are durable and, most importantly, accessible to everyone. With built-in space for wheelchairs, the whole family can pull up a seat! 🧺✨ Come see for yourself and pick your favorite spot! #ShilohMuseum #SpringdaleAR #OzarkHistory #ArkansasOzarks
New picnic tables? You better believe we’re excited! πŸ™Œβ˜€οΈ We’re upgrading how you experience our park-like grounds. These new additions are durable and, most importantly, accessible to everyone. With built-in space for wheelchairs, the whole family can pull up a seat! 🧺✨ Come see for yourself and pick your favorite spot! #ShilohMuseum #SpringdaleAR #OzarkHistory #ArkansasOzarks
New picnic tables? You better believe we’re excited! πŸ™Œβ˜€οΈ We’re upgrading how you experience our park-like grounds. These new additions are durable and, most importantly, accessible to everyone. With built-in space for wheelchairs, the whole family can pull up a seat! 🧺✨ Come see for yourself and pick your favorite spot! #ShilohMuseum #SpringdaleAR #OzarkHistory #ArkansasOzarks
New picnic tables? You better believe we’re excited! πŸ™Œβ˜€οΈ We’re upgrading how you experience our park-like grounds. These new additions are durable and, most importantly, accessible to everyone. With built-in space for wheelchairs, the whole family can pull up a seat! 🧺✨ Come see for yourself and pick your favorite spot! #ShilohMuseum #SpringdaleAR #OzarkHistory #ArkansasOzarks
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New picnic tables? You better believe we’re excited! πŸ™Œβ˜€οΈ We’re upgrading how you experience our park-like grounds. These new additions are durable and, most importantly, accessible to everyone. With built-in space for wheelchairs, the whole family can pull up a seat! 🧺✨ Come see for yourself and pick your favorite spot! #ShilohMuseum #SpringdaleAR #OzarkHistory #ArkansasOzarks
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What do Arkansas gravestones tell us about the living? ✨ Join us for a Not Strictly History session with author Abby Burnett. We’re diving into her new book, Though Silent They Speak, to explore the stories behind the state’s most unusual burial groundsβ€”from hidden rural carvings to the monuments of our city centers. Whether it’s a graveyard on the grounds of a former internment camp or private tombs in public spaces, these sites hold our history. Details: πŸ“… May 13 ⏰ 6:30 p.m. πŸ“ In-person + Live on Zoom ✍️ Book sale and signing to follow! How to join: Copy and paste the link in the first comment below πŸ‘‡) to register for the Zoom link or see event details! #ArkansasHistory #OzarkHistory #ArkansasGraveyards
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What do Arkansas gravestones tell us about the living? ✨ Join us for a Not Strictly History session with author Abby Burnett. We’re diving into her new book, Though Silent They Speak, to explore the stories behind the state’s most unusual burial groundsβ€”from hidden rural carvings to the monuments of our city centers. Whether it’s a graveyard on the grounds of a former internment camp or private tombs in public spaces, these sites hold our history. Details: πŸ“… May 13 ⏰ 6:30 p.m. πŸ“ In-person + Live on Zoom ✍️ Book sale and signing to follow! How to join: Copy and paste the link in the first comment below πŸ‘‡) to register for the Zoom link or see event details! #ArkansasHistory #OzarkHistory #ArkansasGraveyards
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Plowing, planting, and plenty of smiles! πŸ‘©β€πŸŒΎπŸŒ» Our first-ever Little Historians was a hit! We read, we grew, and we planted. If you missed out, don't worry. The fun continues in May! πŸ—“ SAVE THE DATE: Monday, May 11 πŸ„ THEME: "Cows, Milk, and Butter" ⏰ TIME: 10:00 AM πŸ“ WHERE: Shiloh Museum of Ozark History Your little ones (ages 4–6) will get to hear a story, see real museum artifacts, and learn how to milk our very own "Buttercup" the cow! Tap the link in our bio for more details! πŸ”— #ShilohMuseum #LittleHistorians #SpringdaleArkansas #NWAFamily
Plowing, planting, and plenty of smiles! πŸ‘©β€πŸŒΎπŸŒ» Our first-ever Little Historians was a hit! We read, we grew, and we planted. If you missed out, don't worry. The fun continues in May! πŸ—“ SAVE THE DATE: Monday, May 11 πŸ„ THEME: "Cows, Milk, and Butter" ⏰ TIME: 10:00 AM πŸ“ WHERE: Shiloh Museum of Ozark History Your little ones (ages 4–6) will get to hear a story, see real museum artifacts, and learn how to milk our very own "Buttercup" the cow! Tap the link in our bio for more details! πŸ”— #ShilohMuseum #LittleHistorians #SpringdaleArkansas #NWAFamily
Plowing, planting, and plenty of smiles! πŸ‘©β€πŸŒΎπŸŒ» Our first-ever Little Historians was a hit! We read, we grew, and we planted. If you missed out, don't worry. The fun continues in May! πŸ—“ SAVE THE DATE: Monday, May 11 πŸ„ THEME: "Cows, Milk, and Butter" ⏰ TIME: 10:00 AM πŸ“ WHERE: Shiloh Museum of Ozark History Your little ones (ages 4–6) will get to hear a story, see real museum artifacts, and learn how to milk our very own "Buttercup" the cow! Tap the link in our bio for more details! πŸ”— #ShilohMuseum #LittleHistorians #SpringdaleArkansas #NWAFamily
Plowing, planting, and plenty of smiles! πŸ‘©β€πŸŒΎπŸŒ» Our first-ever Little Historians was a hit! We read, we grew, and we planted. If you missed out, don't worry. The fun continues in May! πŸ—“ SAVE THE DATE: Monday, May 11 πŸ„ THEME: "Cows, Milk, and Butter" ⏰ TIME: 10:00 AM πŸ“ WHERE: Shiloh Museum of Ozark History Your little ones (ages 4–6) will get to hear a story, see real museum artifacts, and learn how to milk our very own "Buttercup" the cow! Tap the link in our bio for more details! πŸ”— #ShilohMuseum #LittleHistorians #SpringdaleArkansas #NWAFamily
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Plowing, planting, and plenty of smiles! πŸ‘©β€πŸŒΎπŸŒ» Our first-ever Little Historians was a hit! We read, we grew, and we planted. If you missed out, don't worry. The fun continues in May! πŸ—“ SAVE THE DATE: Monday, May 11 πŸ„ THEME: "Cows, Milk, and Butter" ⏰ TIME: 10:00 AM πŸ“ WHERE: Shiloh Museum of Ozark History Your little ones (ages 4–6) will get to hear a story, see real museum artifacts, and learn how to milk our very own "Buttercup" the cow! Tap the link in our bio for more details! πŸ”— #ShilohMuseum #LittleHistorians #SpringdaleArkansas #NWAFamily
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