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Sunday, June 14, 2026
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Monday, June 15, 2026
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June 15, 2026 -Little Historians: Lights!
Little Historians: Lights!
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
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
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Wednesday, June 17, 2026
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June 17, 2026 -Cave Mountain: A Disappearance and a Reckoning in the Ozarks
Cave Mountain: A Disappearance and a Reckoning in the Ozarks
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. Fill out the form […]
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Thursday, June 18, 2026
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Friday, June 19, 2026
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Saturday, June 20, 2026
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