Blog - Shiloh Museum of Ozark History

A blog about the history of the Ozarks and the people who have lived in the region from the earliest recorded history to today.

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John Paul Hammerschmidt of Harrison (Boone County) served in the U. S. House of Representatives for twenty-six years.

Springdale resident Mary Vaughan bought this musical Christmas tree in the 1960s. The tree is made of hemp and plays “Jingle Bells.”

The Hornor family made their Christmas tree sparkle in the 1920s with this festive set of lights.

This manually-operated check writer, which dates to 1966, was used by Springdale’s Harps Food Stores.

Springdale College student Thad Berry bested two of his classmates to win this debate medal at Springdale’s Chautauqua in 1900.

Roy Harris took up woodcarving in 1959, at the age of 65. Specializing in farm-related miniatures, Harris carved this dog in the 1960s.

During World War II, PFC Bill Lewis of Vale (Washington County) sent this souvenir to a family friend and neighbor, Mrs. Ora Smith.

This circa 1945 simple olive green wool beret was made all the more distinctive with the addition of a cicada insect pin.

This decorative frame is an example of Iroquois raised beadwork, a popular souvenir item in the 1800s.

This Delco battery jar was part of a generator system used by many farm folks to produce electricity before rural electrification came to the Ozarks.