Shiloh Museum of Ozark History

Fibers to Fabric School Program
2026-04-23 09:00 - 14:00 (America/Chicago) | 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: Plowing and Planting
2026-04-20 10:00 - 10:30 | 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.

Picture This! Spring Break Program - Berryville
2026-03-25 13:00 - 14:00 | Berryville Public Library, 104 Spring St., Berryville, AR, 72616, 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.

Picture This! Spring Break Program - Harrison
2026-03-24 15:00 - 16:00 | Boone County Library, 221 W. Stephenson Ave., Harrison, AR, 72601, 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.

Picture This! Spring Break Program - Eureka Springs
2026-03-23 14:00 - 15:00 | Eureka Springs Carnegie Library, 194 Spring St, Eureka Springs, AR, 72632, 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.

Members-Only Movie: Boggy Creek II
2026-03-20 18:30 - 21:00 | Shiloh Meeting Hall, 121 W Huntsville Ave, Springdale, AR, 72764, 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, or the monster, is necessary to enjoy the fun.
Member Perk: This event is an exclusive “thank you” to our Shiloh Museum members.

Not a member yet? Don’t miss out on the fun! You can join the Shiloh family today by clicking here.
Questions? Please contact Lauren Husband, Development and Volunteer Manager, by clicking here, or by calling 479-750-8165.

Shiloh Meeting Hall Open House
2026-03-07 11:00 - 18:00 | Shiloh Meeting Hall, 121 W Huntsville Ave, Springdale, AR, 72764, 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!

Researching the History of Your House
2026-02-25 18:00 - 19:30 | AR
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.

Volunteer Orientation
2026-02-09 17:30 - 18:30 | Shiloh Meeting Hall, 121 W Huntsville Ave, Springdale, AR, 72764, 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!

Building History: Museum Closed
2026-02-05 08:00 - 2026-03-21 17:00 | AR
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 21, 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!

Shiloh Museum Community Engagement Committee Meeting
2026-01-14 17:00 - 18:30 | Onyx Coffee Lab, 100 E. Emma Ave., Springdale, 72764, 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.

Our Ozarks Photo Contest
2026-01-01 00:00 - 2026-03-01 23:59 | Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, 118 W Johnson Ave, Springdale, AR, 72764, 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.

Vintage Game Night
2025-11-19 18:30 - 20:30 | AR
Children play board games in this 1957 photo taken at Springdale’s migrant labor camp. From the Shiloh Museum’s Caroline Price Clark Collection (S-2001-82-325).
Wednesday, November 19, 2025
6:30 p.m.
Black Apple Hard Cider, 321 E. Emma Ave., Springdale, AR 72764
Admission: free
Put down that video game console and go offline with us by playing games that were once popular here in the Ozarks inspired by those from our collections. This Not Strictly History event will be a fun blast from the past!

6th Annual Native American Days School Program
2025-11-19 08:30 - 14:30 | AR
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.

Bluff Cemetery Tour (REGISTRATION CLOSED)
2025-11-15 11:00 - 13:30 | Bluff Cemetery, 900 N. Shiloh Street, Springdale, AR, AR, 72764, United States
An unidentified woman sits in Bluff Cemetery in Springdale in this circa 1910s photo. From the Shiloh Museum Collection (S-82-76-31).
The Bluff Cemetery Tour is now full. Please check our events calendar for other programs coming up at the Shiloh Museum!
Saturday, November 15, 2025
11 a.m.
12:30 p.m.
900 N. Shiloh St., Springdale, AR 72764
Admission: free
Registration required; limited to 25 people
October’s Not Strictly History program will feature Abby Burnett, who will guide visitors through Springdale’s historic Bluff Cemetery for a unique history lesson on the people who once roamed the Ozarks. Burnett is author of Gone to the Grave: Burial Customs of the Arkansas Ozarks, 1850-1950.
