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  • 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.

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  • 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. Fill out the […]

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