A blog about the history of the Ozarks and the people who have lived in the region from the earliest recorded history to today.
![Campaign Clicker](https://shilohmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/clicker-94-166-1.jpg)
Campaign Clicker
John Paul Hammerschmidt of Harrison (Boone County) served in the U. S. House of Representatives for twenty-six years.
![Christmas Tree Music Box](https://shilohmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/christmas-tree-2005-106-1-1000x675.jpg)
Christmas Tree Music Box
Springdale resident Mary Vaughan bought this musical Christmas tree in the 1960s. The tree is made of hemp and plays “Jingle Bells.”
![Christmas Lights](https://shilohmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/christmas-lights-97-25-1-1000x675.jpg)
Christmas Lights
The Hornor family made their Christmas tree sparkle in the 1920s with this festive set of lights.
![Paymaster Check Writer](https://shilohmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/check-writer-2007-46-1000x675.jpg)
Paymaster Check Writer
This manually-operated check writer, which dates to 1966, was used by Springdale’s Harps Food Stores.
![Chautauqua Debate Medal](https://shilohmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/chautauqua-medal-F.jpg)
Chautauqua Debate Medal
Springdale College student Thad Berry bested two of his classmates to win this debate medal at Springdale’s Chautauqua in 1900.
![Woodcarving](https://shilohmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/carved-dog-2008-87-1.jpg)
Woodcarving
Roy Harris took up woodcarving in 1959, at the age of 65. Specializing in farm-related miniatures, Harris carved this dog in the 1960s.
![Pillow Sham](https://shilohmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/camp-hood-sham-F.jpg)
Pillow Sham
During World War II, PFC Bill Lewis of Vale (Washington County) sent this souvenir to a family friend and neighbor, Mrs. Ora Smith.
![Beret](https://shilohmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/beret-F.jpg)
Beret
This circa 1945 simple olive green wool beret was made all the more distinctive with the addition of a cicada insect pin.
![Iroquois Beadwork Frame](https://shilohmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/beaded-frame-F.jpg)
Iroquois Beadwork Frame
This decorative frame is an example of Iroquois raised beadwork, a popular souvenir item in the 1800s.
![Delco Battery Jar](https://shilohmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/battery-jar-F.jpg)
Delco Battery Jar
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.