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Shiloh Museum of Ozark History

Monday – Saturday β€’ 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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  • πŸ“š 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. πŸ“ 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! πŸ“² #ShilohMuseum #OzarkHistory #BenjaminHale #CaveMountain #NotStrictlyHistory
  • How did people light their homes before electricity? πŸ•―οΈβœ¨ 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! πŸ” The Details: πŸ“– Storytime & 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! πŸ“ 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
  • πŸ“š 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. πŸ“ 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! πŸ“² #ShilohMuseum #OzarkHistory #BenjaminHale #CaveMountain #NotStrictlyHistory
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πŸ“š 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. πŸ“ 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! πŸ“² #ShilohMuseum #OzarkHistory #BenjaminHale #CaveMountain #NotStrictlyHistory
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πŸ“š 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. πŸ“ 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! πŸ“² #ShilohMuseum #OzarkHistory #BenjaminHale #CaveMountain #NotStrictlyHistory
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How did people light their homes before electricity? πŸ•―οΈβœ¨ 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! πŸ” The Details: πŸ“– Storytime & 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! πŸ“ 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
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How did people light their homes before electricity? πŸ•―οΈβœ¨ 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! πŸ” The Details: πŸ“– Storytime & 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! πŸ“ 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
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πŸ“š 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. πŸ“ 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! πŸ“² #ShilohMuseum #OzarkHistory #BenjaminHale #CaveMountain #NotStrictlyHistory
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πŸ“š 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. πŸ“ 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! πŸ“² #ShilohMuseum #OzarkHistory #BenjaminHale #CaveMountain #NotStrictlyHistory
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