📚 Join us on Wednesday, June 17, at 6 p.m. for our latest Not Strictly History event featuring author Benjamin Hale as he presents his gripping new book, Cave Mountain. The story unravels beginning with the 2001 disappearance of Hale’s cousin, whose mysterious recovery echoes regional history involving a 1970s cult and a teenage prophet. Hale, a senior editor at Conjunctions who teaches at Bard College and Columbia University, intertwines his own family history with regional lore to explore the thin line between faith and skepticism. 📍 Where: Attend in person at the museum or stream it live online! 🎟️ Cost: Free, but registration is required for virtual viewing. Click the link in our bio to secure your virtual spot! 📲 #ShilohMuseum #OzarkHistory #BenjaminHale #CaveMountain #NotStrictlyHistory

Don't miss out! ⏳ This is the FINAL WEEK to catch three of our special exhibits before they close on Saturday, May 30, 2026. Make sure to stop by and experience: 📸 Andrew Kilgore's Fayetteville Townfolk – Celebrated portraits capturing the spirit and diversity of our community. 🎞️ Capturing Time: Historic Ozark Cameras – A look at the vintage cameras that documented early Ozark life. ✨ One Step Higher: Five Generations of a Black Ozark Family – A powerful story of local history and culture. Stay tuned for Our Changing Ozarks exhibit, which will open in the next few weeks. Plan a visit to downtown Springdale this week to see them before they’re gone! Admission is always free. #OzarkHistory #AndrewKilgore #BlackHistory #FayettevilleAR #SpringdaleAR

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). #MemorialDay #KoreanWar #ArkansasOzarks #OzarkHistory

We are OPEN today for Memorial Day! ❤️🤍💙 If you're looking for a relaxing, meaningful holiday activity, come see us! Our exhibit hall and six historic shaded acres are open during our regular hours today from 10 AM to 5 PM. Bring the family by to explore Ozark culture and history, tour our historic buildings, or enjoy a picnic on the museum grounds. 🧺🪵 🎟️ Admission is always free! #ShilohMuseum #DowntownSpringdale #MemorialDay #OzarkHistory