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Shiloh Museum of Ozark History

Monday – Saturday • 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
118 W. Johnson Avenue, Springdale, AR

The Shiloh Museum of Ozark History is a regional history museum focusing on six counties of the Arkansas Ozarks, which includes Benton, Boone, Carroll, Madison, Newton, and Washington. The museum takes its name from the pioneer community of Shiloh, which became Springdale in the 1870s.

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The Shiloh Museum’s collection includes over 500,000 historic images, over 40,000 archival artifacts, and extensive vertical files.

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  • 📚 Don't miss this. It's tonight! Join us on Wednesday, June 17, at 6 p.m. for our latest Not Strictly History event featuring author Benjamin Hale as he presents his gripping new book, Cave Mountain. The story unravels beginning with the 2001 disappearance of Hale’s cousin, whose mysterious recovery echoes regional history involving a 1970s cult and a teenage prophet. Hale, a senior editor at Conjunctions who teaches at Bard College and Columbia University, intertwines his own family history with regional lore to explore the thin line between faith and skepticism. 📍 Where: Attend in person at the museum or stream it live online! 🎟️ Cost: Free, but registration is required for virtual viewing. Click the link in our bio to secure your virtual spot! 📲 #ShilohMuseum #OzarkHistory #BenjaminHale #CaveMountain #NotStrictlyHistory
  • 😮 Missed last month’s Not Strictly History program, Though Silent, They Speak? No worries! It’s now on our 📽️ YouTube Channel! #NotStrictlyHistory #ArkansasHistory #OzarkHistory #ArkansasGraveyards #AbbyBurnett
  • 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
  • 📚 We're just two days away! Join us on Wednesday, June 17, at 6 p.m. for our latest Not Strictly History event featuring author Benjamin Hale as he presents his gripping new book, Cave Mountain. The story unravels beginning with the 2001 disappearance of Hale’s cousin, whose mysterious recovery echoes regional history involving a 1970s cult and a teenage prophet. Hale, a senior editor at Conjunctions who teaches at Bard College and Columbia University, intertwines his own family history with regional lore to explore the thin line between faith and skepticism. 📍 Where: Attend in person at the museum or stream it live online! 🎟️ Cost: Free, but registration is required for virtual viewing. Click the link in our bio to secure your virtual spot! 📲 #ShilohMuseum #OzarkHistory #BenjaminHale #CaveMountain #NotStrictlyHistory
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📚 Don't miss this. It's tonight! Join us on Wednesday, June 17, at 6 p.m. for our latest Not Strictly History event featuring author Benjamin Hale as he presents his gripping new book, Cave Mountain. The story unravels beginning with the 2001 disappearance of Hale’s cousin, whose mysterious recovery echoes regional history involving a 1970s cult and a teenage prophet. Hale, a senior editor at Conjunctions who teaches at Bard College and Columbia University, intertwines his own family history with regional lore to explore the thin line between faith and skepticism. 📍 Where: Attend in person at the museum or stream it live online! 🎟️ Cost: Free, but registration is required for virtual viewing. Click the link in our bio to secure your virtual spot! 📲 #ShilohMuseum #OzarkHistory #BenjaminHale #CaveMountain #NotStrictlyHistory
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📚 Don't miss this. It's tonight! Join us on Wednesday, June 17, at 6 p.m. for our latest Not Strictly History event featuring author Benjamin Hale as he presents his gripping new book, Cave Mountain. The story unravels beginning with the 2001 disappearance of Hale’s cousin, whose mysterious recovery echoes regional history involving a 1970s cult and a teenage prophet. Hale, a senior editor at Conjunctions who teaches at Bard College and Columbia University, intertwines his own family history with regional lore to explore the thin line between faith and skepticism. 📍 Where: Attend in person at the museum or stream it live online! 🎟️ Cost: Free, but registration is required for virtual viewing. Click the link in our bio to secure your virtual spot! 📲 #ShilohMuseum #OzarkHistory #BenjaminHale #CaveMountain #NotStrictlyHistory
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😮 Missed last month’s Not Strictly History program, Though Silent, They Speak? No worries! It’s now on our 📽️ YouTube Channel! #NotStrictlyHistory #ArkansasHistory #OzarkHistory #ArkansasGraveyards #AbbyBurnett
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😮 Missed last month’s Not Strictly History program, Though Silent, They Speak? No worries! It’s now on our 📽️ YouTube Channel! #NotStrictlyHistory #ArkansasHistory #OzarkHistory #ArkansasGraveyards #AbbyBurnett
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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
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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
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📚 We're just two days away! Join us on Wednesday, June 17, at 6 p.m. for our latest Not Strictly History event featuring author Benjamin Hale as he presents his gripping new book, Cave Mountain. The story unravels beginning with the 2001 disappearance of Hale’s cousin, whose mysterious recovery echoes regional history involving a 1970s cult and a teenage prophet. Hale, a senior editor at Conjunctions who teaches at Bard College and Columbia University, intertwines his own family history with regional lore to explore the thin line between faith and skepticism. 📍 Where: Attend in person at the museum or stream it live online! 🎟️ Cost: Free, but registration is required for virtual viewing. Click the link in our bio to secure your virtual spot! 📲 #ShilohMuseum #OzarkHistory #BenjaminHale #CaveMountain #NotStrictlyHistory
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📚 We're just two days away! Join us on Wednesday, June 17, at 6 p.m. for our latest Not Strictly History event featuring author Benjamin Hale as he presents his gripping new book, Cave Mountain. The story unravels beginning with the 2001 disappearance of Hale’s cousin, whose mysterious recovery echoes regional history involving a 1970s cult and a teenage prophet. Hale, a senior editor at Conjunctions who teaches at Bard College and Columbia University, intertwines his own family history with regional lore to explore the thin line between faith and skepticism. 📍 Where: Attend in person at the museum or stream it live online! 🎟️ Cost: Free, but registration is required for virtual viewing. Click the link in our bio to secure your virtual spot! 📲 #ShilohMuseum #OzarkHistory #BenjaminHale #CaveMountain #NotStrictlyHistory
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