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  • 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

    Featured Shiloh Meeting Hall Open House
    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!

    Free
  • 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

    In partnership with the NWA Film Club, 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, […]

    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

  • Children gardening with enthusiasm under the heading "Little Historians: Plowing and Planting". Bright and cheerful scene, fostering teamwork.

    Little Historians: Plowing and Planting

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

    Join us in the Meeting Room for the debut of our Little Historians series for children ages 4-6. This gathering, titled Plowing and Planting, will feature a short history lesson on the early settlers of the Ozarks and their planting practices. We’ll have stories and age-appropriate hands-on activities, including examining artifacts. Kids and their caregivers will learn through a new theme each month. No registration is required.

  • A person in overalls and a pink shirt interacts with a group of children, holding a small object. The setting appears rustic and educational, with a warm tone.

    Fibers to Fabric School Program

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

    Join us for a day of exploration as students from 1st-3rd grade dive into the fascinating world of fabrics, from fibers to finished products!

  • Illustration of a cow with a bottle of milk and a stick of butter. Text reads "Little Historians: Cows, Milk, and Butter" on a tan background.

    Little Historians: Cows, Milk, and Butter

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

    Moo-ve on over to the Shiloh Museum for a hands-on exploration of farm life! This month, our Little Historians series introduces Pre-K students (ages 4–6) to the fascinating life science of cows with Cows, Milk, and Butter! Children will discover the vital role dairy played in early Ozark homes. The gathering will feature an engaging storybook session and a close-up look at authentic artifacts from our education collection. The highlight of the morning? A chance to meet our realistically painted milk cow, Buttercup, and practice the art of milking! This program is designed to spark curiosity through tactile learning and play. No registration is required.

    Free
  • Text on a blue-green gradient background reading, "Though Silent, They Speak: Arkansas Gravestones and Graveyards with Abby Burnett," beside a vintage gravestone illustration.

    Arkansas Gravestones and Graveyards

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

    Join Abby Burnett for a discussion on her latest book, Though Silent They Speak: Arkansas Gravestones and Graveyards in this Not Strictly History program. Following the talk there will be books for sale and a signing. Though Silent They Speak: Arkansas Gravestones and Graveyards is a fascinating and informative guidebook to the most unusual graves and graveyards in Arkansas. Within the pages, readers explore showy marble monuments in city cemeteries and haunting, primitive carvings and inscriptions discovered in isolated, rural graveyards, while telling the stories behind these burials. Examples include private tombs in public places, African American burial grounds, a graveyard on the grounds of a former Japanese internment camp, and two small graveyards that are now state parks. This in-person event will also be available online via Zoom. To watch live online, fill out the form below.

    Free
  • A woman in a black shirt engages children in front of a rustic wooden barn, holding a container and gesturing. The scene feels educational and lively.

    Homeschool Days: Mr. Cooper’s Barn

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

    We invite homeschooling families to join our free educational programs. Individuals, and small groups may participate without a larger organization. Our first 2026 session begins Wednesday, May 27, on the Shiloh Museum grounds. We will feature Mr. Cooper’s Barn and the Steele General Store. Students will explore life on a 1930s Ozark farm through hands-on activities. They will visit our 1870s general store to learn about Great Depression bartering. In the exhibit hall, students will study rural electricity and New Deal "alphabet agencies." PLEASE NOTE: Space is limited to 75 people. Please include the number of adults in your registration.

    Free

  • Book cover for "Cave Mountain" by Benjamin Hale shows an old house in foggy Ozarks, paired with event details for a presentation on June 17, 2026, at 6 PM.

    Cave Mountain: A Disappearance and a Reckoning in the Ozarks

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

    Join us in this Not Strictly History presentation by author Benjamin Hale as he discusses his latest book, Cave Mountain. This gripping narrative explores the intersection of nature, survival, and the dark lore of the Arkansas Ozarks. The story begins in 2001 atop Cave Mountain when Hale’s six-year-old cousin, Haley, vanished on a mountain trail. Her disappearance sparked the largest search and rescue mission in Arkansas history. Once found, her mysterious account of an imaginary friend in the woods began to echo a darker history from the same wilderness decades earlier. That past involved a bizarre tale of a cult, brainwashing, and the apocalyptic visions of a teenage prophet. Enriched by personal family history, Cave Mountain examines the thin line between religion and skepticism. At the heart of this work are two young girls, separated by decades, both facing the dangers of the northern Arkansas wilds. Benjamin Hale is the celebrated author of The Evolution of Bruno Littlemore and the collection The Fat Artist and Other Stories. His writing has been featured in Harper’s Magazine, The New York Times, and The Washington Post. Currently a senior editor at Conjunctions, he teaches at Bard College and Columbia University.

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