Shiloh Museum of Ozark History

Our Ozarks Photo Contest
2026-01-01 00:00 - 2026-03-01 23:59 (America/Chicago) | Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, 118 W Johnson Ave, Springdale, AR, 72764, United States
For details: ShilohMuseum.org/photo-contest-2026/
Celebrate America 250 by capturing everyday life in the Arkansas Ozarks. The Shiloh Museum of Ozark History invites photographers to enter Our Ozarks, a digital 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.

Building History: Museum Closed
2026-02-05 08:00 - 2026-03-17 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 17, 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, a searchable collections database, and refreshed programming. 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!

Dogwood Lace Guild
2026-02-07 10:00 - 13:00 | Shiloh Meeting Hall, 121 W Huntsville Ave, Springdale, AR, 72764, United States
The Dogwood Lace Guild is dedicated to preserving and sharing the methods of hand-made lace in all forms. The guild has members who can demonstrate and teach lace made by bobbin, needle, tatting, knitting, and crochet. Their motto is “Lacing, learning, and laughing.”
The group meets from 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on the first Saturday of the month in the Shiloh Meeting Hall building.
All meeting dates, times, and locations are tentative and subject to change. Please click the link for up-to-date information: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1478154875774329/

Sacred Harp Singers
2026-02-08 13:30 - 16:00 | Shiloh Meeting Hall, 121 W Huntsville Ave, Springdale, AR, 72764, United States
The Sacred Harp Singers are a small group of singers who are actively preserving the shape-note musical tradition in Northwest Arkansas. They are dedicated to promoting the historical tradition of Sacred Harp music.
The group meets from 1:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. on the second Sunday of the month in the General Store on the Shiloh Museum grounds.
All meeting dates, times, and locations are tentative and subject to change.

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!

Old Time Pickers
2026-02-11 18:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-25 18:00 - 21:00 | Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, 118 W Johnson Ave, Springdale, AR, 72764, United States
This is an old-time music jam where the fiddlers take the lead, and the music is mostly instrumental. The group consists of musicians with all skill levels trying to preserve the tradition of old-time fiddle and contra dance tunes, mostly from the Appalachian and Ozark Mountain regions.
The group meets from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. on the second and fourth Wednesday of the month in the General Store building on the Shiloh Museum grounds.
All meeting dates, times, and locations are tentative and subject to change.

Northwest Arkansas Daylily Society
2026-02-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, 118 W Johnson Ave, Springdale, AR, 72764, United States
The NWA Daylily Society meets in the Meeting Room from 5:30 pm to 7:30 p.m. on the second Thursday of the month except for August and December.
All meeting dates, times, and locations are tentative and subject to change.

Bella Vista Radio Club
2026-02-14 10:00 - 11:00 | Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, 118 W Johnson Ave, Springdale, AR, 72764, United States
The Bella Vista Radio Club promotes and educates the local community about amateur radio and promotes diverse activities within the amateur radio community. Some of the group’s various missions include encouraging new operators, providing help in obtaining licenses and acquiring equipment, maintaining an active local amateur radio club and repeater system, and training local operators for emergency and non-emergency events.
The group meets from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. on the second Saturday of the month in the General Store building on the Shiloh Museum grounds.
All meeting dates, times, and locations are tentative and subject to change. Please click the link for up-to-date information: https://bellavistaradioclub.org/

Northwest Arkansas Handweavers Guild
2026-02-14 10:00 - 12:30 | Shiloh Meeting Hall, 121 W Huntsville Ave, Springdale, AR, 72764, United States
The Northwest Arkansas Handweavers Guild promotes the interest and greater skill in handweaving. The group meets from 10:00 am to 12:30 p.m. on the second Saturday of the month in the Shiloh Meeting Hall building.
All meeting dates, times, and locations are tentative and subject to change. Please click the link for up-to-date information: https://www.nwahandweaversguild.org/

Lifewriters
2026-02-16 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-02 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-03-30 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-06-29 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-08-31 10:00 - 12:00, 2026-11-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, 118 W Johnson Ave, Springdale, AR, 72764, United States
The Lifewriters meet to read and discuss their various autobiographical stories. New writers are always welcome!
The group meets from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the first and third Monday of the month, and the fifth Monday when applicable, at either the General Store or Meeting Room.
All meeting dates, times, and locations are tentative and subject to change.

Northwest Arkansas Master Naturalists Book Club
2026-02-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, 118 W Johnson Ave, Springdale, AR, 72764, United States
Northwest Arkansas Master Naturalists Book Club meet to discuss aspects of the natural world from 6 to 8 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month, except in December, in the General Store.
All meeting dates, times, and locations are tentative and subject to change.

Embroiderers Guild
2026-02-21 10:00 - 11:30 | Shiloh Meeting Hall, 121 W Huntsville Ave, Springdale, AR, 72764, United States
The mission of The Embroiderers’ Guild of America (EGA) is to inspire passion for the needle arts through education and the celebration of its heritage. The group meets from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on the third Saturday of the month in the Shiloh Meeting Hall building.
All meeting dates, times, and locations are tentative and subject to change. Please click the link for up-to-the-date information: https://bellavistaega.org/

Researching the History of Your House
2026-02-25 18:00 - 19:30 | AR
Virtual via Zoom
Admission: free
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.

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Ozark Wireless Society
2026-02-28 10:00 - 12:00 | Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, 118 W Johnson Ave, Springdale, AR, 72764, United States
The Ozark Wireless Society consists mostly of veteran amateur radio operators with decades of experience. Anyone interested in obtaining a ham radio license, needing technical information, or just sitting in with the group is welcome. Camaraderie is an important facet of ham radio and OWS. The meeting format is casual visiting, show ‘n tell conversations, and to just have fun! Everyone is welcome to attend OWS meetings.
The group meets from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. on the fourth Saturday of the month except in November and December in the Shiloh Museum’s General Store building.
All meeting dates, times, and locations are tentative and subject to change. Please click the link for up-to-date information: https://www.facebook.com/groups/590702095709404

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 register, click here.

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
Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, 118 W. Johnson Ave. Springdale, AR 72764
Also available online via Zoom
Admission: free
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.

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