Shiloh Museum of Ozark History

Little Historians: Plowing and Planting
2026-04-20 10:00 - 10:30 (America/Chicago) | Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, 118 W Johnson Ave, Springdale, AR, 72764, 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.

Fibers to Fabric School Program
2026-04-23 09:00 - 14:00 | Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, 118 W Johnson Ave, Springdale, AR, 72764, United States
Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, 118 W. Johnson Ave. Springdale, AR 72764
Join us for a day of exploration as students from first to third grade dive into the fascinating world of fabrics, from fibers to finished products! Formerly known as Sheep to Shawl, this hands-on program at the Shiloh Museum grounds will feature live demonstrations by artisans and insights from living historians. Visit School Programs, scroll down, and click on 2025-2026 Education Events to find details about curriculum standards.
Please contact Program Manager Cori Williams with any questions about this event by clicking here. Your school may be eligible for funding to support your visit. To learn more, visit our Field Trip Fund page by clicking here.
To learn more and register, click here.

Little Historians: Cows, Milk, and Butter
2026-05-11 10:00 - 10:30 | Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, 118 W Johnson Ave, Springdale, AR, 72764, 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.

Arkansas Gravestones and Graveyards
2026-05-13 18:30 - 19:30 | Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, 118 W Johnson Ave, Springdale, AR, 72764, 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.

REGISTRATION CLOSED Homeschool Days: Mr. Cooper's Barn
2026-05-27 14:00 - 15:30 | Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, 118 W Johnson Ave, Springdale, AR, 72764, United States
NOTE: Registration has closed for this event.
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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Little Historians: Lights!
2026-06-15 10:00 - 10:30 | Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, 118 W Johnson Ave, Springdale, AR, 72764, 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!

Cave Mountain: A Disappearance and a Reckoning in the Ozarks
2026-06-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, 118 W Johnson Ave, Springdale, AR, 72764, 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 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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Ozarks 250 Block Party!
2026-07-11 15:00 - 20:00 | Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, 118 W Johnson Ave, Springdale, AR, 72764, United States
Celebrate America’s semiquincentennial at our free campus festival honoring the Ozarks’ diverse tapestry! Enjoy live music by Nick Shoulders, cultural dance performances, regional speakers, and food trucks. Family fun includes mini-train rides, traditional blacksmithing, and hands-on activities with Crystal Bridges, the Amazeum, and more. We’ll also debut our new exhibit, Our Changing Landscape.
Admission is free, thanks to Explore Springdale, Tyson Foods, Ozarks Electric, OzarksGo, and McLarty Daniel. Volunteer and sponsorship opportunities are available. Follow #Ozarks250 for updates!
For full schedule, sponsorship, and volunteer details, click here.

Little Historians: Trains!
2026-07-20 10:00 - 10:30 | Shiloh Meeting Hall, 121 W Huntsville Ave, Springdale, AR, 72764, 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.

National History Day Workshop for Teachers
2026-07-29 09:00 - 16:00 | Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, 118 W Johnson Ave, Springdale, AR, 72764, United States
Elevate your classroom with National History Day at the Shiloh Museum! Join Arkansas Affiliate Coordinator Angela Adams for this free workshop designed for 6th–12th grade educators and librarians. Discover how NHD projects, from documentaries to websites, build student confidence and meet literacy frameworks. Participants will preview the 2027 theme, explore free museum resources, and network with regional peers.
Attendance includes a complimentary lunch and six hours of Arkansas professional development credit. This workshop is free, but space is limited and pre-registration is required.
To learn more and to register, click here.

48th Annual Ozark Quilt Fair
2026-09-12 10:00 - 14:00 | Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, 118 W Johnson Ave, Springdale, AR, 72764, United States
Join us for the 48th Annual Ozark Quilt Fair on Saturday, September 12th, from 10 am to 2 pm at the Shiloh Museum! Enjoy live music and free quilt-themed activities for families, plus a scavenger hunt. Don’t miss the Viewers’ Choice awards with cash prizes for new and antique quilts. Awards presented at 2 pm!
For details, click here.
