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  • Black textured background with colorful native pattern on the left. Text reads '6th Annual Native American Days, Nov 19-20, 2025' in the center.

    6th Annual Native American Days School Program

    Wednesday and Thursday, November 19-20, 2025 Virtual Free (registration required) In recognition of National Native American Heritage Month, Shiloh Museum is again partnering with the Arkansas Archeological Survey and about twenty different presenters for the 6th annual Native American Days all-virtual education event on November 19-20, 2025. A variety of sessions highlighting the history and culture of Native Americans in Arkansas will be offered live for registered attendees over a span of two days. Session recordings will be available following the  event. This event fits Arkansas curriculum standards for grades 5 to 7 but is open to all grades. All sessions are free but registration is required. For details, click here. To register, click here.

    Free
  • Black-and-white photo of two boys, two girls, and a young woman sitting at a table playing games with a checkerboard in the foreground.

    Vintage Game Night

    Vintage Game Night! Join us Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. at Black Apple in Springdale.

    Free

  • Our Ozarks Photo Contest poster with images of a garden and a rustic cabin. Text reads: 'Celebrate America 250 Through Your Lens! Deadline March 1, 2026.'

    Our Ozarks Photo Contest

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    Shiloh Museum of Ozark History 118 W Johnson Ave, Springdale, AR, United States

    Celebrate America 250 by capturing everyday life in the Arkansas Ozarks. The Shiloh Museum of Ozark History invites photographers to enter Our Ozarks, a photography contest featuring images taken from January 1, 2020, to the present. The contest runs January 1–March 1, 2026, and is open to individuals age 16 and older who live or have lived in Benton, Boone, Carroll, Madison, Newton, or Washington counties. Participants may submit up to three original photographs. Prizes will be awarded to the top three entries, and four photos from each county will be featured in an exhibit during Shiloh’s America 250 celebration in July 2026. Details, rules, and submission information are available by clicking here.

  • Shiloh Museum Community Engagement Committee Meeting

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    Onyx Coffee Lab 100 E. Emma Ave., Springdale, United States

    Please note that this meeting will take place at Onyx Coffee Lab, 100 E. Emma Ave., Springdale. The Shiloh Museum Community Engagement Committee supports all membership, fundraising, and public relations activities at the Shiloh Museum through strategic development, implementation, and oversight of these activities. The Community Engagement Committee is a standing committee of the Shiloh Museum Board of Trustees. Committee meetings are open to the public, and additional members may be drawn from the general public at the committee's discretion. Please contact Lauren Husband, Development and Volunteer Manager, with questions by clicking here.

  • Illustration of a museum with text announcing closure for renovations, Feb 5 - Mar 17, 2026. Diverse cartoon characters appear on the right.

    Building History: Museum Closed

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    The Shiloh Museum of Ozark History is undergoing an exciting physical transformation. To accommodate this work, the museum’s main building will be closed to the public from February 5 to March 17, 2026.  During the renovation period, the historic 1871 Shiloh Meeting Hall will be open on select dates, giving visitors a special opportunity to explore this landmark and its exhibits. Dates and times will be announced soon. As the nation prepares to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary, Shiloh is investing in improvements that will enhance the visitor experience, including increased accessibility, updated restrooms, a remodeled reception area, new carpeting, and more. These renovations build on recent milestones, including a new logo, redesigned website and a searchable collections database. Visitors are also invited to look ahead to Shiloh’s major America 250 celebration coming in July. Stay tuned for details as we continue building history together!

  • A spacious room filled with stacked boxes and folded tables, some on carts. Framed black-and-white photos hang on the wall. The mood is orderly and serene.

    Volunteer Orientation

    Shiloh Meeting Hall 121 W Huntsville Ave, Springdale, AR, United States

    Join us in the Shiloh Meeting Hall to learn more about the volunteer opportunities at the museum. Our volunteers mean a lot to us, and this session gives you a chance to get to know the history of the museum and the types of volunteer jobs we have available. We will also go over the volunteer handbook and provide tours of the museum. Parking is available in front of the museum at 118 W. Johnson Avenue, Springdale. Questions can be directed to Lauren Husband, Development and Volunteer Manager, at 479-750-8165 or by clicking here. We look forward to getting to know you!

  • A black-and-white rural scene shows a classic farmhouse, barn, and windmill with a white picket fence. In the foreground, beige folders partly cover the view.

    Researching the History of Your House

    Interested in seeing how old your home is? Want to know who owned your business location before you? In this Not Strictly History workshop, Shiloh staff will walk you through a property’s history from start to finish, using land records, deeds, maps, photos and various other tools. This process is exactly what we do when someone requests information about their home or business. We will also show you what you can expect to find if you live outside Washington County. This event is virtual and requires registration, which can be done below.

  • A historical white wooden building with a triangular roof and bell tower on a grassy area. The sky is cloudy, and trees surround the structure.

    Shiloh Meeting Hall Open House

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    Shiloh Meeting Hall 121 W Huntsville Ave, Springdale, AR, United States

    Shiloh Meeting Hall We’re opening the doors of our historic Shiloh Meeting Hall for an open house from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday, March 2, through Saturday, March 7, and you’re invited! While the main museum building undergoes renovations, we’re offering the public a rare glimpse inside the 1871 building that has served many roles before it became part of Shiloh’s campus in 2005. The two-story frame building served as different churches at various times, a Masonic lodge, a women’s civic club, and, for much of the 20th century, an Odd Fellows Hall. We’ll have activities with opportunities to view the second-floor museum that details the building’s colorful history!

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  • Silhouettes of two large, hairy creatures walk under an orange sunset with the text "Members-Only Movie!" and "Boggy Creek II" in stylized font. Mysterious tone.

    Members-Only Movie: Boggy Creek II

    Shiloh Meeting Hall 121 W Huntsville Ave, Springdale, AR, United States

    Shiloh Museum members are invited to a special (and slightly spooky) night at the movies! Join us for a screening of the 1983 cult classic, Boggy Creek II: And the Legend Continues. Filmed right here in Arkansas, this stand-alone sequel follows a University of Arkansas professor and three brave students as they venture into the wilderness to track down the legendary Boggy Creek monster. Widely celebrated as a "so-bad-it’s-good" masterpiece, the film is a time capsule of 1980s Arkansas lore, featuring local actors, familiar Ozark locations, and plenty of "creature feature" charm. The Night’s Schedule: 6:30 PM | Doors Open: Arrive early to grab your seat and enjoy light refreshments. 7:00 PM | Special Presentation: Before the cameras roll, join Shiloh Museum historian Rachel Whitaker and Ozark author/illustrator Gustav Carlson for a short deep-dive into the history and myth of the Boggy Creek legend. 7:30 PM | The Big Screen: The film begins! (90-minute runtime). Know Before You Go: No RSVP Required: Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis. The Meeting Hall has limited capacity, so early arrival is encouraged! New to Boggy Creek? No problem! No prior knowledge of the series, or the monster, is necessary to enjoy […]

    Free
  • Turquoise flyer for Eureka Springs Carnegie Library's 'Picture This!' spring break program. Features a sketched vintage camera and bold text.

    Picture This! Spring Break Program – Eureka Springs

    Eureka Springs Carnegie Library 194 Spring St, Eureka Springs, AR, United States

    Ready to see the world in a whole new light? This spring break, the Shiloh Museum is hitting the road and bringing the magic of 19th-century science to the Eureka Springs Carnegie Library in Meeting Room 1! What’s the buzz? We’re diving into the history of the Camera Obscura (the "dark room"). Long before smartphones and digital filters, people used simple boxes and a tiny pinhole to "capture" the world. We’ll explore how these early gadgets paved the way for the cameras we use today. The Best Part: You won’t just learn about history, you’ll build it! Every participant will create their own DIY Pinhole Camera to take home and start capturing their own Ozark adventures.  

    Free
  • Turquoise flyer for Boone County Library's 'Picture This!' spring break program. Features a sketched vintage camera and bold text.

    Picture This! Spring Break Program – Harrison

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    Boone County Library 221 W. Stephenson Ave., Harrison, AR, United States

    Ready to see the world in a whole new light? This spring break, the Shiloh Museum is hitting the road and bringing the magic of 19th-century science to the Boone County Library! What’s the buzz? We’re diving into the history of the Camera Obscura (the "dark room"). Long before smartphones and digital filters, people used simple boxes and a tiny pinhole to "capture" the world. We’ll explore how these early gadgets paved the way for the cameras we use today. The Best Part: You won’t just learn about history, you’ll build it! Every participant will create their own DIY Pinhole Camera to take home and start capturing their own Ozark adventures.

    Free
  • Turquoise flyer for Berryville Public Library's 'Picture This!' spring break program. Features a sketched vintage camera and bold text.

    Picture This! Spring Break Program – Berryville

    Berryville Public Library 104 Spring St., Berryville, AR, United States

    Ready to see the world in a whole new light? The Shiloh Museum is hitting the road and bringing the magic of 19th-century science to the Berryville Public Library’s spring break camp for ages 9 to 12! What’s the buzz? We’re diving into the history of the Camera Obscura (the "dark room"). Long before smartphones and digital filters, people used simple boxes and a tiny pinhole to "capture" the world. We’ll explore how these early gadgets paved the way for the cameras we use today. The Best Part: You won’t just learn about history, you’ll build it! Every participant will create their own DIY Pinhole Camera to take home and start capturing their own Ozark adventures.  

    Free