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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Learn more about the benefits of becoming a member, along with the satisfaction of knowing you are helping preserve our Arkansas Ozark heritage.

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  • Attention Shiloh members! If you’re a fan of drive-in movies of yore, we have a treat for you! At 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 20, we’re partnering with @nwafilmclub for a screening and commentary of Boggy Creek II: And the Legend Continues. A University of Arkansas professor and his students try to track down the legendary Boggy Creek monster, in this 1980s horror film. Don’t expect Citizen Kane, here. This is pure camp with commentary provided by Shiloh Museum’s historian, Rachel Whitaker, and Gustav Carlson, Ozark author and illustrator.

For details, https://shilohmuseum.org/event/boggy-creek-ii/.

Not a member? Sign up today, with memberships starting at only $15, and have fun with us!

#BoggyCreek #BoggyCreekMonster #nwafilmclub #ArkansasOzarks #FoukeMonster
  • What? You still haven’t visited our Shiloh Meeting Hall open house? Don’t miss out!

✨ Explore the "hidden" second-floor museum.
✨ Discover the secret fraternal history of the Odd Fellows and Masons.
✨ Get a rare look inside a 150+ year-old Springdale landmark.

We’re open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. today. FREE!

Link in comments.

#DowntownSpringdale #ArkansasOzarks #OzarkHistory #OddFellows #SpringdaleAR
  • Calling all Carroll and Boone County families! 📣 We’re hitting the road this spring break to bring a touch of "Ozark Magic" to your local library.

Join us for a hands-on dive into the world of the camera obscura. Your junior historians will: 

✅ Discover how 19th-century pioneers captured "light in a box."
✅ Explore the science behind the first cameras.
✅ Build their very own DIY pinhole camera to take home!

📍 Where to find us:
• Eureka Springs | March 23 @ 2 PM
• Harrison | March 24 @ 3 PM
• Berryville | March 25 @ 1 PM (Ages 9-12)

Admission is FREE, but space is limited!

🔗 Click link in comments to visit our events page for details. 

#SpringBreak2026 #EurekaSprings #HarrisonAR #BerryvilleAR #ArkansasOzarks
  • Lou Holtz, who passed away Wednesday, was a legendary college 🏈 football coach and sports analyst who lead Notre Dame to a 🏆 1988 national championship and served as the head coach at the University of Arkansas from 1977 to 1983. His popularity as a Razorback football coach was such, a souvenir doll in his likeness was manufactured (shown here). He held the unique distinction of guiding six different programs to bowl games.

An influential public speaker and author, Holtz's long career in the spotlight concluded with honors such as the Presidential Medal of Freedom and induction into the College Football Hall of Fame.

Shown here is Holtz, second from the right, in 1978. Also photographed are Charles McKinney (second from left) and two unidentified men.

Doll is from the Shiloh Museum’s Johnny George Collection; photo is from the museum’s Charles McKinney Collection (S-99-2-93).

#LouHoltz #ArkansasRazorback #WPS #UniversityofArkansas
Attention Shiloh members! If you’re a fan of drive-in movies of yore, we have a treat for you! At 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 20, we’re partnering with @nwafilmclub for a screening and commentary of Boggy Creek II: And the Legend Continues. A University of Arkansas professor and his students try to track down the legendary Boggy Creek monster, in this 1980s horror film. Don’t expect Citizen Kane, here. This is pure camp with commentary provided by Shiloh Museum’s historian, Rachel Whitaker, and Gustav Carlson, Ozark author and illustrator.

For details, https://shilohmuseum.org/event/boggy-creek-ii/.

Not a member? Sign up today, with memberships starting at only $15, and have fun with us!

#BoggyCreek #BoggyCreekMonster #nwafilmclub #ArkansasOzarks #FoukeMonster
Attention Shiloh members! If you’re a fan of drive-in movies of yore, we have a treat for you! At 6:30 p.m. Friday, March 20, we’re partnering with @nwafilmclub for a screening and commentary of Boggy Creek II: And the Legend Continues. A University of Arkansas professor and his students try to track down the legendary Boggy Creek monster, in this 1980s horror film. Don’t expect Citizen Kane, here. This is pure camp with commentary provided by Shiloh Museum’s historian, Rachel Whitaker, and Gustav Carlson, Ozark author and illustrator. For details, https://shilohmuseum.org/event/boggy-creek-ii/. Not a member? Sign up today, with memberships starting at only $15, and have fun with us! #BoggyCreek #BoggyCreekMonster #nwafilmclub #ArkansasOzarks #FoukeMonster
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What? You still haven’t visited our Shiloh Meeting Hall open house? Don’t miss out!

✨ Explore the "hidden" second-floor museum.
✨ Discover the secret fraternal history of the Odd Fellows and Masons.
✨ Get a rare look inside a 150+ year-old Springdale landmark.

We’re open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. today. FREE!

Link in comments.

#DowntownSpringdale #ArkansasOzarks #OzarkHistory #OddFellows #SpringdaleAR
What? You still haven’t visited our Shiloh Meeting Hall open house? Don’t miss out! ✨ Explore the "hidden" second-floor museum. ✨ Discover the secret fraternal history of the Odd Fellows and Masons. ✨ Get a rare look inside a 150+ year-old Springdale landmark. We’re open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. today. FREE! Link in comments. #DowntownSpringdale #ArkansasOzarks #OzarkHistory #OddFellows #SpringdaleAR
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Calling all Carroll and Boone County families! 📣 We’re hitting the road this spring break to bring a touch of "Ozark Magic" to your local library.

Join us for a hands-on dive into the world of the camera obscura. Your junior historians will: 

✅ Discover how 19th-century pioneers captured "light in a box."
✅ Explore the science behind the first cameras.
✅ Build their very own DIY pinhole camera to take home!

📍 Where to find us:
• Eureka Springs | March 23 @ 2 PM
• Harrison | March 24 @ 3 PM
• Berryville | March 25 @ 1 PM (Ages 9-12)

Admission is FREE, but space is limited!

🔗 Click link in comments to visit our events page for details. 

#SpringBreak2026 #EurekaSprings #HarrisonAR #BerryvilleAR #ArkansasOzarks
Calling all Carroll and Boone County families! 📣 We’re hitting the road this spring break to bring a touch of "Ozark Magic" to your local library. Join us for a hands-on dive into the world of the camera obscura. Your junior historians will: ✅ Discover how 19th-century pioneers captured "light in a box." ✅ Explore the science behind the first cameras. ✅ Build their very own DIY pinhole camera to take home! 📍 Where to find us: • Eureka Springs | March 23 @ 2 PM • Harrison | March 24 @ 3 PM • Berryville | March 25 @ 1 PM (Ages 9-12) Admission is FREE, but space is limited! 🔗 Click link in comments to visit our events page for details. #SpringBreak2026 #EurekaSprings #HarrisonAR #BerryvilleAR #ArkansasOzarks
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Lou Holtz, who passed away Wednesday, was a legendary college 🏈 football coach and sports analyst who lead Notre Dame to a 🏆 1988 national championship and served as the head coach at the University of Arkansas from 1977 to 1983. His popularity as a Razorback football coach was such, a souvenir doll in his likeness was manufactured (shown here). He held the unique distinction of guiding six different programs to bowl games.

An influential public speaker and author, Holtz's long career in the spotlight concluded with honors such as the Presidential Medal of Freedom and induction into the College Football Hall of Fame.

Shown here is Holtz, second from the right, in 1978. Also photographed are Charles McKinney (second from left) and two unidentified men.

Doll is from the Shiloh Museum’s Johnny George Collection; photo is from the museum’s Charles McKinney Collection (S-99-2-93).

#LouHoltz #ArkansasRazorback #WPS #UniversityofArkansas
Lou Holtz, who passed away Wednesday, was a legendary college 🏈 football coach and sports analyst who lead Notre Dame to a 🏆 1988 national championship and served as the head coach at the University of Arkansas from 1977 to 1983. His popularity as a Razorback football coach was such, a souvenir doll in his likeness was manufactured (shown here). He held the unique distinction of guiding six different programs to bowl games.

An influential public speaker and author, Holtz's long career in the spotlight concluded with honors such as the Presidential Medal of Freedom and induction into the College Football Hall of Fame.

Shown here is Holtz, second from the right, in 1978. Also photographed are Charles McKinney (second from left) and two unidentified men.

Doll is from the Shiloh Museum’s Johnny George Collection; photo is from the museum’s Charles McKinney Collection (S-99-2-93).

#LouHoltz #ArkansasRazorback #WPS #UniversityofArkansas
Lou Holtz, who passed away Wednesday, was a legendary college 🏈 football coach and sports analyst who lead Notre Dame to a 🏆 1988 national championship and served as the head coach at the University of Arkansas from 1977 to 1983. His popularity as a Razorback football coach was such, a souvenir doll in his likeness was manufactured (shown here). He held the unique distinction of guiding six different programs to bowl games. An influential public speaker and author, Holtz's long career in the spotlight concluded with honors such as the Presidential Medal of Freedom and induction into the College Football Hall of Fame. Shown here is Holtz, second from the right, in 1978. Also photographed are Charles McKinney (second from left) and two unidentified men. Doll is from the Shiloh Museum’s Johnny George Collection; photo is from the museum’s Charles McKinney Collection (S-99-2-93). #LouHoltz #ArkansasRazorback #WPS #UniversityofArkansas
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