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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  • 👀Just look at this photo! The cars 🚙🚙🚙! The buildings🏠🏣! This could be East Avenue in Fayetteville. Is that St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on the left in the foreground? Note that the horseback rider appears to have a bandana across his face. There’s also someone playing a sousaphone on one of the trucks. Last clue: trees look like they’re budding, so this could be early spring.

📸 So, our #PhotoIDFriday question is this: Does this look like East Avenue to you? Also, what kind of parade is this and when was this taken? Any and all information is welcome!

Photo is from the Shiloh Museum’s Orville J. Hall Jr. and Susan Dulan Hall Collection (S-2025-57-358).

#ShilohMuseum #FayettevilleArkansas #FayettevilleSquare
  • 📓Join us for our next Homeschool Days with Winter in the Ozarks on Wednesday, December 2! We welcome all individuals and small homeschooling groups to explore how people experienced winter in the Ozarks through the ages. Step inside an 1854 log cabin and see a Dutch oven cooking demonstration. Explore the Shiloh Museum’s exhibits and watch a 19th-century magic lantern project hand-painted slides of winter scenes from the past. The program is intended for grades K-4th but all are welcome for this free event.

Registration is required.

For details, visit our website.

#Homeschool #ArkansasOzarks #ShilohMuseum
  • Preserve Your Ozark History: Free Digital Scanning Events in Elkins! 📸📜

The Shiloh Museum of Ozark History is visiting the Elkins Senior Activity and Wellness Center from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday, November 4! We’ll help you digitize and safeguard your family stories, historical photos, letters, and regional documents for future generations.

Our team will scan your items on-site, and you keep all original physical materials along with a free digital copy. With your permission, copies will also be preserved in the Shiloh Museum archives to help protect our region’s rich history and culture!

Event Highlights
•	📁 Free Archival Scanning: Bring regional photos, historical documents, letters, and family stories.
•	💾 Keep Your Originals: Receive digital files on the spot while keeping all your physical items.
•	🏛️ Community Preservation: Help build the Shiloh Museum’s permanent regional collection.

Don't let your family history fade. Bring your items by and let us help you preserve them!

#ShilohMuseum #OzarkHistory #ElkinsAR
  • The Shiloh Museum of Ozark History will have its first Sensory-Friendly Evening from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, November 12. Explore the history of the Ozarks with reduced ambient noise and a designated low-light and low-noise lounge area with activities and items to interact. Snacks and beverages will be available.

Registration is required and can be made by visiting the museum’s website or by calling 479-750-8165.

#SensoryFriendly #ShilohMuseum #ArkansasOzarks
👀Just look at this photo! The cars 🚙🚙🚙! The buildings🏠🏣! This could be East Avenue in Fayetteville. Is that St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on the left in the foreground? Note that the horseback rider appears to have a bandana across his face. There’s also someone playing a sousaphone on one of the trucks. Last clue: trees look like they’re budding, so this could be early spring.

📸 So, our #PhotoIDFriday question is this: Does this look like East Avenue to you? Also, what kind of parade is this and when was this taken? Any and all information is welcome!

Photo is from the Shiloh Museum’s Orville J. Hall Jr. and Susan Dulan Hall Collection (S-2025-57-358).

#ShilohMuseum #FayettevilleArkansas #FayettevilleSquare
👀Just look at this photo! The cars 🚙🚙🚙! The buildings🏠🏣! This could be East Avenue in Fayetteville. Is that St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on the left in the foreground? Note that the horseback rider appears to have a bandana across his face. There’s also someone playing a sousaphone on one of the trucks. Last clue: trees look like they’re budding, so this could be early spring. 📸 So, our #PhotoIDFriday question is this: Does this look like East Avenue to you? Also, what kind of parade is this and when was this taken? Any and all information is welcome! Photo is from the Shiloh Museum’s Orville J. Hall Jr. and Susan Dulan Hall Collection (S-2025-57-358). #ShilohMuseum #FayettevilleArkansas #FayettevilleSquare
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📓Join us for our next Homeschool Days with Winter in the Ozarks on Wednesday, December 2! We welcome all individuals and small homeschooling groups to explore how people experienced winter in the Ozarks through the ages. Step inside an 1854 log cabin and see a Dutch oven cooking demonstration. Explore the Shiloh Museum’s exhibits and watch a 19th-century magic lantern project hand-painted slides of winter scenes from the past. The program is intended for grades K-4th but all are welcome for this free event.

Registration is required.

For details, visit our website.

#Homeschool #ArkansasOzarks #ShilohMuseum
📓Join us for our next Homeschool Days with Winter in the Ozarks on Wednesday, December 2! We welcome all individuals and small homeschooling groups to explore how people experienced winter in the Ozarks through the ages. Step inside an 1854 log cabin and see a Dutch oven cooking demonstration. Explore the Shiloh Museum’s exhibits and watch a 19th-century magic lantern project hand-painted slides of winter scenes from the past. The program is intended for grades K-4th but all are welcome for this free event. Registration is required. For details, visit our website. #Homeschool #ArkansasOzarks #ShilohMuseum
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Preserve Your Ozark History: Free Digital Scanning Events in Elkins! 📸📜

The Shiloh Museum of Ozark History is visiting the Elkins Senior Activity and Wellness Center from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday, November 4! We’ll help you digitize and safeguard your family stories, historical photos, letters, and regional documents for future generations.

Our team will scan your items on-site, and you keep all original physical materials along with a free digital copy. With your permission, copies will also be preserved in the Shiloh Museum archives to help protect our region’s rich history and culture!

Event Highlights
•	📁 Free Archival Scanning: Bring regional photos, historical documents, letters, and family stories.
•	💾 Keep Your Originals: Receive digital files on the spot while keeping all your physical items.
•	🏛️ Community Preservation: Help build the Shiloh Museum’s permanent regional collection.

Don't let your family history fade. Bring your items by and let us help you preserve them!

#ShilohMuseum #OzarkHistory #ElkinsAR
Preserve Your Ozark History: Free Digital Scanning Events in Elkins! 📸📜 The Shiloh Museum of Ozark History is visiting the Elkins Senior Activity and Wellness Center from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Wednesday, November 4! We’ll help you digitize and safeguard your family stories, historical photos, letters, and regional documents for future generations. Our team will scan your items on-site, and you keep all original physical materials along with a free digital copy. With your permission, copies will also be preserved in the Shiloh Museum archives to help protect our region’s rich history and culture! Event Highlights • 📁 Free Archival Scanning: Bring regional photos, historical documents, letters, and family stories. • 💾 Keep Your Originals: Receive digital files on the spot while keeping all your physical items. • 🏛️ Community Preservation: Help build the Shiloh Museum’s permanent regional collection. Don't let your family history fade. Bring your items by and let us help you preserve them! #ShilohMuseum #OzarkHistory #ElkinsAR
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The Shiloh Museum of Ozark History will have its first Sensory-Friendly Evening from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, November 12. Explore the history of the Ozarks with reduced ambient noise and a designated low-light and low-noise lounge area with activities and items to interact. Snacks and beverages will be available.

Registration is required and can be made by visiting the museum’s website or by calling 479-750-8165.

#SensoryFriendly #ShilohMuseum #ArkansasOzarks
The Shiloh Museum of Ozark History will have its first Sensory-Friendly Evening from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, November 12. Explore the history of the Ozarks with reduced ambient noise and a designated low-light and low-noise lounge area with activities and items to interact. Snacks and beverages will be available. Registration is required and can be made by visiting the museum’s website or by calling 479-750-8165. #SensoryFriendly #ShilohMuseum #ArkansasOzarks
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