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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Help us further our mission of providing resources for finding meaning, enjoyment, and inspiration in the exploration of the Arkansas Ozarks.

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Learn more about the benefits of becoming a member, along with the satisfaction of knowing you are helping preserve our Arkansas Ozark heritage.

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  • Who are these men? 🧐📸

For this week's #PhotoIDFriday, we’re stepping back into the Jeff Brown Feed Mill on February  23,1952.

While we believe this was taken in Springdale, we’re missing the most important part: the names of the people pictured.

Can you help us identify them? 💬 Comment if you recognize a face or have a memory of the mill! 📤 Share this to your Stories to reach more long-time NWA residents. 🚩 Tag us @ShilohMuseum in your posts so we can track the IDs!

Every name added helps preserve the true story of the Ozarks. 🏛️📜

Photo from the Shiloh Museum’s Earlene Brown Henry Collection (S-2014-13-32).

#ShilohMuseum #SpringdaleArkansas #NWAhistory #OzarkLife
  • From sheep to shirt! 🐑➡️👕

Our Fibers to Fabric program is returning to the Shiloh Museum on April 23, and we want your 1st–3rd grade students to be part of the magic.

This interactive experience lets students get hands-on with history, discovering how raw materials were processed in the early Ozarks. It’s the perfect blend of science, social studies, and tactile fun!

✨ Date: April 23
✨ Best for: Grades 1–3
✨ Required: Reservation (they go fast!)

SAVE this post for your lesson planning and visit our website to register your group!

 #ArkansasEducators #ArkansasOzarks #OzarkHistory #HomeschoolArkansas #SpringdaleAR
  • History is better when you can touch it! 🖐️📜

Introducing Little Historians, our brand-new monthly series for ages 4–6. We’re kicking things off with Plowing and Planting, an interactive exploration of how the early Ozarks grew to be what they are today.

Why you’ll love it: ✨ Storytime that sparks imagination ✨ Real artifacts you can actually see up close ✨ Hands-on activities for tiny hands ✨ NO REGISTRATION – perfect for busy schedules!

📍 Join us in the Meeting Room!

🗓️ Upcoming: Don’t miss Cows, Milk, and Butter on Monday, May 11! We’ll be practicing our milking skills with a very special guest (our painted milk cow! 🐄).

Tap the SAVE ribbon 🚩 to keep these dates on your radar for your next morning outing!

#NWAKids #HomeschoolArkansas #SpringdaleArkansas #LittleHistorians #OzarkHistory
  • History is in the details! 🔎✨

#PhotoIDFriday returns, and we’re heading back to circa 1980 Fayetteville. This image shows a group of advocates, likely local teachers, demonstrating for the Equal Rights Amendment on Block Avenue.

We want to give these individuals the credit they deserve in our archives, but we need the community’s help to identify them.

Recognize someone? Let us know in the comments! 

If you share this to your Stories or your feed, please tag @ShilohMuseum so we can see your notes! Your tags and shares help us solve these historical mysteries. 🏛️📜

#FayettevilleArkansas #FayettevilleSchools #ERA #WomensHistory
Who are these men? 🧐📸

For this week's #PhotoIDFriday, we’re stepping back into the Jeff Brown Feed Mill on February  23,1952.

While we believe this was taken in Springdale, we’re missing the most important part: the names of the people pictured.

Can you help us identify them? 💬 Comment if you recognize a face or have a memory of the mill! 📤 Share this to your Stories to reach more long-time NWA residents. 🚩 Tag us @ShilohMuseum in your posts so we can track the IDs!

Every name added helps preserve the true story of the Ozarks. 🏛️📜

Photo from the Shiloh Museum’s Earlene Brown Henry Collection (S-2014-13-32).

#ShilohMuseum #SpringdaleArkansas #NWAhistory #OzarkLife
Who are these men? 🧐📸 For this week's #PhotoIDFriday, we’re stepping back into the Jeff Brown Feed Mill on February 23,1952. While we believe this was taken in Springdale, we’re missing the most important part: the names of the people pictured. Can you help us identify them? 💬 Comment if you recognize a face or have a memory of the mill! 📤 Share this to your Stories to reach more long-time NWA residents. 🚩 Tag us @ShilohMuseum in your posts so we can track the IDs! Every name added helps preserve the true story of the Ozarks. 🏛️📜 Photo from the Shiloh Museum’s Earlene Brown Henry Collection (S-2014-13-32). #ShilohMuseum #SpringdaleArkansas #NWAhistory #OzarkLife
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From sheep to shirt! 🐑➡️👕

Our Fibers to Fabric program is returning to the Shiloh Museum on April 23, and we want your 1st–3rd grade students to be part of the magic.

This interactive experience lets students get hands-on with history, discovering how raw materials were processed in the early Ozarks. It’s the perfect blend of science, social studies, and tactile fun!

✨ Date: April 23
✨ Best for: Grades 1–3
✨ Required: Reservation (they go fast!)

SAVE this post for your lesson planning and visit our website to register your group!

 #ArkansasEducators #ArkansasOzarks #OzarkHistory #HomeschoolArkansas #SpringdaleAR
From sheep to shirt! 🐑➡️👕 Our Fibers to Fabric program is returning to the Shiloh Museum on April 23, and we want your 1st–3rd grade students to be part of the magic. This interactive experience lets students get hands-on with history, discovering how raw materials were processed in the early Ozarks. It’s the perfect blend of science, social studies, and tactile fun! ✨ Date: April 23 ✨ Best for: Grades 1–3 ✨ Required: Reservation (they go fast!) SAVE this post for your lesson planning and visit our website to register your group! #ArkansasEducators #ArkansasOzarks #OzarkHistory #HomeschoolArkansas #SpringdaleAR
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History is better when you can touch it! 🖐️📜

Introducing Little Historians, our brand-new monthly series for ages 4–6. We’re kicking things off with Plowing and Planting, an interactive exploration of how the early Ozarks grew to be what they are today.

Why you’ll love it: ✨ Storytime that sparks imagination ✨ Real artifacts you can actually see up close ✨ Hands-on activities for tiny hands ✨ NO REGISTRATION – perfect for busy schedules!

📍 Join us in the Meeting Room!

🗓️ Upcoming: Don’t miss Cows, Milk, and Butter on Monday, May 11! We’ll be practicing our milking skills with a very special guest (our painted milk cow! 🐄).

Tap the SAVE ribbon 🚩 to keep these dates on your radar for your next morning outing!

#NWAKids #HomeschoolArkansas #SpringdaleArkansas #LittleHistorians #OzarkHistory
History is better when you can touch it! 🖐️📜 Introducing Little Historians, our brand-new monthly series for ages 4–6. We’re kicking things off with Plowing and Planting, an interactive exploration of how the early Ozarks grew to be what they are today. Why you’ll love it: ✨ Storytime that sparks imagination ✨ Real artifacts you can actually see up close ✨ Hands-on activities for tiny hands ✨ NO REGISTRATION – perfect for busy schedules! 📍 Join us in the Meeting Room! 🗓️ Upcoming: Don’t miss Cows, Milk, and Butter on Monday, May 11! We’ll be practicing our milking skills with a very special guest (our painted milk cow! 🐄). Tap the SAVE ribbon 🚩 to keep these dates on your radar for your next morning outing! #NWAKids #HomeschoolArkansas #SpringdaleArkansas #LittleHistorians #OzarkHistory
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History is in the details! 🔎✨

#PhotoIDFriday returns, and we’re heading back to circa 1980 Fayetteville. This image shows a group of advocates, likely local teachers, demonstrating for the Equal Rights Amendment on Block Avenue.

We want to give these individuals the credit they deserve in our archives, but we need the community’s help to identify them.

Recognize someone? Let us know in the comments! 

If you share this to your Stories or your feed, please tag @ShilohMuseum so we can see your notes! Your tags and shares help us solve these historical mysteries. 🏛️📜

#FayettevilleArkansas #FayettevilleSchools #ERA #WomensHistory
History is in the details! 🔎✨ #PhotoIDFriday returns, and we’re heading back to circa 1980 Fayetteville. This image shows a group of advocates, likely local teachers, demonstrating for the Equal Rights Amendment on Block Avenue. We want to give these individuals the credit they deserve in our archives, but we need the community’s help to identify them. Recognize someone? Let us know in the comments! If you share this to your Stories or your feed, please tag @ShilohMuseum so we can see your notes! Your tags and shares help us solve these historical mysteries. 🏛️📜 #FayettevilleArkansas #FayettevilleSchools #ERA #WomensHistory
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