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  • 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

  • Illustration of two children exploring; one points ahead, the other holds a lantern. Text reading "Little Historians LIGHTS!" is on a dark blue background.

    Little Historians: Lights!

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

    In this session of our Little Historians series, pre-kindergarten students will explore how people lit their homes before the invention of electricity. Using artifacts from our education collection, children will get an up-close look at vintage candle molds and lanterns. The program features: Storytime and Music: An engaging historical storybook followed by a lively song-and-dance activity. Hands-on Craft: Every student will hand-roll their own beeswax candle to take home. Perfect for curious toddlers and preschoolers, this program blends sensory play with Ozark heritage. Note: This program meets at the Steele General Store on the museum grounds. Please arrive a few minutes early to get settled!

    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. Fill out the […]

    Free

  • Illustration of two children playing with toy trains on a green background. Text reads "Little Historians Trains!" A train track curves nearby.

    Little Historians: Trains!

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

    Join us for a special Little Historians program designed to introduce pre-kindergarten students to the iron horses of the past. We’ll explore how trains helped shape our region by getting hands-on with artifacts from our education collection. Our conductor-led activities include: Interactive Storytime: A railway-themed book that brings history to life. Movement: A "train in motion" activity to help little ones burn off some steam. Creative Craft: A train-related project for students to build and take home. This program is perfect for preschoolers who love things that go! We invite you to gather at the Steele General Store on the museum grounds as we track the fascinating history of travel in the Ozarks.

    Free