How did people light their homes before electricity? 🕯️✨ Bring your curious toddlers and preschoolers to the museum on Monday, June 15, from 10 to 10:30 a.m. for our next Little Historians session: Lights! Little ones will explore early Ozark history and culture through sensory play and get an up-close look at vintage lanterns and candle molds from our education collection! 🔍 The Details: 📖 Storytime and Music: A fun 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! 📍 Location: Meets at the Steele General Store on the museum grounds. Please arrive a few minutes early to get settled! Tag a fellow parent or caregiver who would love this! 🪵 #ShilohMuseum #DowntownSpringdale #LittleHistorians #SpringdaleAR

📚 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

We’re throwing a historic block party, and you’re invited! 🥳✨ Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 11 (3:00–8:00 PM) as we celebrate America’s 250th birthday at our Ozarks 250 Block Party! We are turning our entire campus into a massive festival honoring the diverse cultures of the Ozarks. The best part? It’s completely FREE! 🙌 What to expect: 🎶 Live music by Fayetteville's own @homegrown_hoe_down (Nick Shoulders)! 💃 Cultural dance performances & community square dancing 🗣️ Expert talks on Ozark heritage & folklore 🚂 Mini-train rides, blacksmithing, & woodworking demos 🎨 Hands-on crafts with @amazeum and the @crystalbridgesmuseum Mobile Art Lab 🚚 Local food trucks & historic games 🖼️ The debut of our new exhibit, Our Changing Landscape This incredible community lineup is made possible by the generous support of Explore Springdale, Tyson Foods, Ozarks Electric, OzarksGo, and McLarty Daniel! Stay tuned for more performer spotlights and schedule drops by following the hashtag #Ozarks250! 🏔️❤️ #ShilohMuseum #DowntownSpringdale #NickShoulders #OzarkHistory

Teachers: Level up your classroom game! 🚀 Join us Wednesday, July 29, for a deep dive into National History Day! Whether your students are into filmmaking, web design, or acting, NHD gives them a platform to shine while building elite research skills. The Details: 🗓 July 29 | 9 AM - 4 PM 📍 Shiloh Museum of Ozark History 🎓 6 Hours of PD Credit 🍱 Lunch is on us! You’ll get an exclusive preview of the 2027 theme and a guided tour of our latest exhibits. This workshop is FREE, but we have limited seats. Tap the link in our bio to register! 🔗 #ArkansasTeachers #NationalHistoryDay #fayarpublicschools #springdaleschools #elkinselkprimary #farmcardsar #greenlandschooldistrict #prairiegroveelementaryschool #bentonvilleschools #east_gentrypublicschools #pearidgesd #sssdpanthers #gravetteschooldistrict #rogersschools #wfschools