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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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EXPLORE THE HISTORY OF THE ARKANSAS OZARKS

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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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  • 😀 💐 Happy #MayDay! Let’s rewind to 1915 when the Fayetteville Mercantile Company float rolled through (where else?) Fayetteville for a May Day parade. Where in Fayetteville, you ask? Let’s make this a #PhotoIDFriday and you tell us! Have a great weekend! 📷 Photo from the Shiloh Museum’s Washington County Historical Society Collection (P-248). #FayettevilleArkansas #OzarkHistory #ArkansasOzarks
  • Moo-ve on over! 🐮 Our Little Historians series returns Monday, May 11 (10:00–10:30 AM) with "Cows, Milk, and Butter!" This program is designed specifically for Pre-K explorers (ages 4–6) to dive into the life science of cows and the history of Ozark dairy. 🥛✨ What to expect: 📖 An engaging farm-themed storytime. 🔍 Hands-on access to authentic museum artifacts. 🐄 A chance to practice milking with "Buttercup," our favorite painted milk cow! Cost: FREE Registration: None required—just show up and play! #LittleHistorians #ShilohMuseum #OzarkHistory #SpringdaleAR
  • Step back in time to the 1930s! 🌾 Join us for our first Homeschool Day of 2026 on Wednesday, May 27. From individual families to small groups, all are welcome to explore the grit and resilience of the Ozarks during the Great Depression. Students will visit Mr. Cooper’s Barn and the Steele General Store for a day of immersive, hands-on learning. ✨ Highlights: • Explore 1930s farm life through tactile activities. • Practice the art of bartering in a historic general store. • Discover how "Alphabet Agencies" and electricity transformed the hills. 🎟 Cost: FREE 👥 Limit: 75 participants 🔗 To Register: Tap the link in our bio! #ArkansasHomeschool #OzarkHistory #SpringdaleAR #ShilohMuseum
  • What a success! Our Fibers to Fabric school program last week was a total blast. 🧵✨ The weather was perfect, and we were thrilled to see so many students, historians, and artisans sharing their passion for Ozark heritage. If you missed this one, don't worry! We have more hands-on history for the younger set! Upcoming Highlights: • Homeschool Days: Mr. Cooper’s Barn, 2 p.m. May 27. Registration required • Little Historians: Cows, Milk, and Butter (for ages 4-6), 10 a.m. May 11. #ArkansasEducators #ARschools #NWAteachers #FibersToFabric #OzarkHistory
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😀 💐 Happy #MayDay! Let’s rewind to 1915 when the Fayetteville Mercantile Company float rolled through (where else?) Fayetteville for a May Day parade. Where in Fayetteville, you ask? Let’s make this a #PhotoIDFriday and you tell us! Have a great weekend! 📷 Photo from the Shiloh Museum’s Washington County Historical Society Collection (P-248). #FayettevilleArkansas #OzarkHistory #ArkansasOzarks
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😀 💐 Happy #MayDay! Let’s rewind to 1915 when the Fayetteville Mercantile Company float rolled through (where else?) Fayetteville for a May Day parade. Where in Fayetteville, you ask? Let’s make this a #PhotoIDFriday and you tell us! Have a great weekend! 📷 Photo from the Shiloh Museum’s Washington County Historical Society Collection (P-248). #FayettevilleArkansas #OzarkHistory #ArkansasOzarks
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Moo-ve on over! 🐮 Our Little Historians series returns Monday, May 11 (10:00–10:30 AM) with "Cows, Milk, and Butter!" This program is designed specifically for Pre-K explorers (ages 4–6) to dive into the life science of cows and the history of Ozark dairy. 🥛✨ What to expect: 📖 An engaging farm-themed storytime. 🔍 Hands-on access to authentic museum artifacts. 🐄 A chance to practice milking with "Buttercup," our favorite painted milk cow! Cost: FREE Registration: None required—just show up and play! #LittleHistorians #ShilohMuseum #OzarkHistory #SpringdaleAR
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Moo-ve on over! 🐮 Our Little Historians series returns Monday, May 11 (10:00–10:30 AM) with "Cows, Milk, and Butter!" This program is designed specifically for Pre-K explorers (ages 4–6) to dive into the life science of cows and the history of Ozark dairy. 🥛✨ What to expect: 📖 An engaging farm-themed storytime. 🔍 Hands-on access to authentic museum artifacts. 🐄 A chance to practice milking with "Buttercup," our favorite painted milk cow! Cost: FREE Registration: None required—just show up and play! #LittleHistorians #ShilohMuseum #OzarkHistory #SpringdaleAR
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Step back in time to the 1930s! 🌾 Join us for our first Homeschool Day of 2026 on Wednesday, May 27. From individual families to small groups, all are welcome to explore the grit and resilience of the Ozarks during the Great Depression. Students will visit Mr. Cooper’s Barn and the Steele General Store for a day of immersive, hands-on learning. ✨ Highlights: • Explore 1930s farm life through tactile activities. • Practice the art of bartering in a historic general store. • Discover how "Alphabet Agencies" and electricity transformed the hills. 🎟 Cost: FREE 👥 Limit: 75 participants 🔗 To Register: Tap the link in our bio! #ArkansasHomeschool #OzarkHistory #SpringdaleAR #ShilohMuseum
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Step back in time to the 1930s! 🌾 Join us for our first Homeschool Day of 2026 on Wednesday, May 27. From individual families to small groups, all are welcome to explore the grit and resilience of the Ozarks during the Great Depression. Students will visit Mr. Cooper’s Barn and the Steele General Store for a day of immersive, hands-on learning. ✨ Highlights: • Explore 1930s farm life through tactile activities. • Practice the art of bartering in a historic general store. • Discover how "Alphabet Agencies" and electricity transformed the hills. 🎟 Cost: FREE 👥 Limit: 75 participants 🔗 To Register: Tap the link in our bio! #ArkansasHomeschool #OzarkHistory #SpringdaleAR #ShilohMuseum
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What a success! Our Fibers to Fabric school program last week was a total blast. 🧵✨ The weather was perfect, and we were thrilled to see so many students, historians, and artisans sharing their passion for Ozark heritage. If you missed this one, don't worry! We have more hands-on history for the younger set! Upcoming Highlights: • Homeschool Days: Mr. Cooper’s Barn, 2 p.m. May 27. Registration required • Little Historians: Cows, Milk, and Butter (for ages 4-6), 10 a.m. May 11. #ArkansasEducators #ARschools #NWAteachers #FibersToFabric #OzarkHistory
What a success! Our Fibers to Fabric school program last week was a total blast. 🧵✨ The weather was perfect, and we were thrilled to see so many students, historians, and artisans sharing their passion for Ozark heritage. If you missed this one, don't worry! We have more hands-on history for the younger set! Upcoming Highlights: • Homeschool Days: Mr. Cooper’s Barn, 2 p.m. May 27. Registration required • Little Historians: Cows, Milk, and Butter (for ages 4-6), 10 a.m. May 11. #ArkansasEducators #ARschools #NWAteachers #FibersToFabric #OzarkHistory
What a success! Our Fibers to Fabric school program last week was a total blast. 🧵✨ The weather was perfect, and we were thrilled to see so many students, historians, and artisans sharing their passion for Ozark heritage. If you missed this one, don't worry! We have more hands-on history for the younger set! Upcoming Highlights: • Homeschool Days: Mr. Cooper’s Barn, 2 p.m. May 27. Registration required • Little Historians: Cows, Milk, and Butter (for ages 4-6), 10 a.m. May 11. #ArkansasEducators #ARschools #NWAteachers #FibersToFabric #OzarkHistory
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What a success! Our Fibers to Fabric school program last week was a total blast. 🧵✨ The weather was perfect, and we were thrilled to see so many students, historians, and artisans sharing their passion for Ozark heritage. If you missed this one, don't worry! We have more hands-on history for the younger set! Upcoming Highlights: • Homeschool Days: Mr. Cooper’s Barn, 2 p.m. May 27. Registration required • Little Historians: Cows, Milk, and Butter (for ages 4-6), 10 a.m. May 11. #ArkansasEducators #ARschools #NWAteachers #FibersToFabric #OzarkHistory
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