📜 We're just two days away, and we have great history talks lined up for our Ozarks 250 Block Party on Saturday, July 11, from 3 to 8 p.m.! We are celebrating America’s 250th birthday by diving deep into the incredible stories, people, and traditions that shape the Arkansas Ozarks. Swipe or save this post to plan your afternoon: 🧠 3:00 PM | Brooks Blevins: “What’s in a Name? Creating the Ozarks and Ozarkers” 🍇 4:00 PM | Emily Pianalto-Beshears: “Tontitown and its Roots” 🖼️ 4:30 PM | Stephanie Carter: Curator talk on our new exhibit, Our Changing Landscape 🌎 4:45 PM | Crystal Arredondo: “New Destinations: Latinos in Northwest Arkansas” 🧱 5:15 PM | Christopher Huggard: “Unveiling Rock Van Winkle: Black Builder of NWA” 🌿 6:00 PM | Brandon Weston: “Ozark Healing Traditions” 🔥 6:45 PM | Janelle Adair: Keetoowah Cherokee Storytelling 🖼️ 7:15 PM | Stephanie Carter: Curator talk on Our Changing Landscape (Encore) 🎟️ Admission: Completely FREE! 📍 Where: Shiloh Museum grounds, Downtown Springdale Which presentation are you adding to your calendar? Let us know below! 👇 Thank you to our sponsors: @explorespringdale @tysonfoods @ozarkselectric @ozarksgo @mclartydanielautomotive @harpsfoodstores Taldo Family @arvestbank #ShilohMuseum #DowntownSpringdale # #Ozarks250 #OzarkHistory

🎤 We're just THREE days away, and it's happening rain or shine! Turn your speakers up! 🔊 Here is the official main stage music lineup for the Ozarks 250 Block Party on Saturday, July 11! 🥳👇 We are celebrating America’s 250th birthday with a massive, free festival filling our entire campus with the diverse sounds of the Arkansas Ozarks. Set your alarms for this incredible schedule: ✨ 3:15 PM | @carolinamendozamusic – Blending traditional Mexican roots with bluegrass, country, and Nordic folk. ✨ 4:30 PM | Larry B & Hazel – Serving up timeless R&B classics that will get everyone on their feet! ✨ 6 PM | @triolashermanitasalvarez – Bringing beautiful mariachi and classic rancheras to the stage. ✨ 7:15 PM | @neckshoulders – Traditional Southern country style and spectacular yodeling to close out the night! 🎟️ Admission: Completely FREE! 📍 Where: Shiloh Museum grounds, Downtown Springdale Tag the friends you want to catch these sets with! 👇 Thank you to our sponsors! @explorespringdale @tysonfoods @ozarkselectric @ozarksgo @mclartydanielautomotive @harpsfoodstores Taldo Family @arvestbank #DowntownSpringdale #Ozarks250 #SpringdaleAR #OzarkHistory #America250 #Arkansas250

The countdown is ON! ⏳ This Saturday, July 11, the museum grounds come alive for the Ozarks 250 Block Party, which marks the grand opening of our major new exhibition, Our Changing Landscape! 🖼️✨ Timed with America’s semiquincentennial, this exhibition explores the profound transformation of the Arkansas Ozarks and its people over the last 250 years. Through a curated selection of historical photographs and artifacts, you'll see firsthand how our communities, natural landscapes, and daily lives have evolved across generations. We are also incredibly proud to showcase the winning entries from our Our Ozarks digital photography competition, bringing a beautiful contemporary perspective to the gallery. Join us this Saturday from 3 to 8 p.m. to experience the block party and be the first to walk through the new exhibit! Admission, as always, is free. 🔗 Click the link in our bio for all the details! A big thank you to our Ozarks 250 Block Party sponsors: @explorespringdale @tysonfoods @ozarkselectric @ozarksgo @mclartydanielautomotive @harpsfoodstores Taldo Family @arvestbank #Ozarks250 #America250 #ShilohMuseum #ArkansasOzarks

Want a free t-shirt, free snacks, and the best seat in the house? 👋 We need volunteers to help us bring the Ozarks 250 Block Party to life on Saturday, July 11 (3–8 PM)! Come help our community celebrate America’s 250th birthday with live music, dance performances, food trucks, demos, and the debut of our new exhibit, Our Changing Landscape. The Perks: 🙌 Short, easy shifts (only 2 to 4 hours!) 👕 Free exclusive event T-shirt 🍿 Complimentary snacks to keep you fueled 🎉 An up-front seat to all the festival fun! Whether you want to greet guests, help with activities, or be right in the middle of the action, we have a spot for you. 👉 Click the link in our bio to view shift times and grab your spot on the crew! Thank you to our sponsors! @explorespringdale @tysonfoods @ozarkselectric @ozarksgo @mclartydanielautomotive @harpsfoodstores @harpsfoodstores @arvestbank #ShilohMuseum #DowntownSpringdale #Ozarks250 #SpringdaleAR #OzarkHistory