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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  • All aboard for Little Historians! πŸš‚βœ¨

Bring your favorite little engineer to the museum at 10 a.m. Monday, July 20, for a special program introducing pre-kindergarten students to the iron horses of the past! We’ll discover how trains helped shape the Ozarks through tactile sensory play and real artifacts. πŸ”πŸͺ΅

Conductor-Led Activities: πŸ“– Interactive Storytime: A railway-themed book that brings history to life. πŸ’¨ Movement: A "train in motion" activity to help little ones burn off some steam! 🎨 Creative Craft: A fun train project to build and take home.

πŸ“ Location: Meets at the Steele General Store on the museum grounds. Please arrive a few minutes early to get settled before we pull out of the station! πŸ—ΊοΈ

Tag a parent, grandparent, or caregiver who has a toddler obsessed with trains! πŸ‘‡

#ShilohMuseum #DowntownSpringdale #LittleHistorians #SpringdaleAR
  • A presidential throwback for rodeo week! 🀠

His face may be a little hard to see, but that’s future President Bill Clinton sitting atop the Rodeo of the Ozarks stagecoach in June 1978 in Springdale as part of the city’s centennial festivities!

Also shown on the ground are (from left): Springdale Mayor Roy Ritter, Roy Lee Curry, Thurman "Shorty" Parsons, Larry Douglas, and Wayne Hyden. πŸ—ΊοΈβœ¨

This flashback is also your reminder that the historic Rodeo of the Ozarks is underway right now and runs through this Saturday, June 27! Don't miss out on one of Springdale's favorite summer traditions. πŸ‚πŸŒŸ

Photo from the Shiloh Museum’s Springdale Chamber of Commerce Collection (S-79-11B).

#RodeooftheOzarks #SpringdaleArkansas #BillClinton #ArkansasOzarks #OzarkHistory
  • Turn your speakers up! πŸ”Š Here is the official main stage music lineup for the Ozarks 250 Block Party on Saturday, July 11! πŸ₯³πŸ‘‡

We are celebrating America’s 250th birthday with a massive, free festival filling our entire campus with the diverse sounds of the Arkansas Ozarks. Set your alarms for this incredible schedule:

✨ 3:15 PM | @carolinamendozamusic – Blending traditional Mexican roots with bluegrass, country, and Nordic folk.
✨ 4:30 PM | Larry B & Hazel – Serving up timeless R&B classics that will get everyone on their feet!
✨ 6 PM | @triolashermanitasalvarez – Bringing beautiful mariachi and classic rancheras to the stage.
✨ 7:15 PM | @neckshoulders – Traditional Southern country style and spectacular yodeling to close out the night!

🎟️ Admission: Completely FREE! πŸ“ Where: Shiloh Museum grounds, Downtown Springdale
Tag the friends you want to catch these sets with! πŸ‘‡

Thank you to our sponsors! 
@explorespringdale @tysonfoods @ozarkselectric @ozarksgo @mclartydanielautomotive @harpsfoodstores Taldo Family @arvestbank

#DowntownSpringdale #Ozarks250 #SpringdaleAR #OzarkHistory #America250 #Arkansas250
  • 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:
πŸ—“ July 29 | 9 AM - 4 PM
πŸ“ Shiloh Museum of Ozark History
πŸŽ“ 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. Grab yours before they’re gone!

Tap the link in our bio to register! πŸ”—

 #ArkansasTeachers #NationalHistoryDay #NHD #OzarkHistory #SpringdaleAR #fayarpublicschools #springdaleschools #elkinselkprimary #farmcardsar #greenlandschooldistrict #prairiegroveelementaryschool #bentonvilleschools #east_gentrypublicschools #pearidgesd #sssdpanthers #gravetteschooldistrict #rogersschools #wfschools
All aboard for Little Historians! πŸš‚βœ¨

Bring your favorite little engineer to the museum at 10 a.m. Monday, July 20, for a special program introducing pre-kindergarten students to the iron horses of the past! We’ll discover how trains helped shape the Ozarks through tactile sensory play and real artifacts. πŸ”πŸͺ΅

Conductor-Led Activities: πŸ“– Interactive Storytime: A railway-themed book that brings history to life. πŸ’¨ Movement: A "train in motion" activity to help little ones burn off some steam! 🎨 Creative Craft: A fun train project to build and take home.

πŸ“ Location: Meets at the Steele General Store on the museum grounds. Please arrive a few minutes early to get settled before we pull out of the station! πŸ—ΊοΈ

Tag a parent, grandparent, or caregiver who has a toddler obsessed with trains! πŸ‘‡

#ShilohMuseum #DowntownSpringdale #LittleHistorians #SpringdaleAR
All aboard for Little Historians! πŸš‚βœ¨ Bring your favorite little engineer to the museum at 10 a.m. Monday, July 20, for a special program introducing pre-kindergarten students to the iron horses of the past! We’ll discover how trains helped shape the Ozarks through tactile sensory play and real artifacts. πŸ”πŸͺ΅ Conductor-Led Activities: πŸ“– Interactive Storytime: A railway-themed book that brings history to life. πŸ’¨ Movement: A "train in motion" activity to help little ones burn off some steam! 🎨 Creative Craft: A fun train project to build and take home. πŸ“ Location: Meets at the Steele General Store on the museum grounds. Please arrive a few minutes early to get settled before we pull out of the station! πŸ—ΊοΈ Tag a parent, grandparent, or caregiver who has a toddler obsessed with trains! πŸ‘‡ #ShilohMuseum #DowntownSpringdale #LittleHistorians #SpringdaleAR
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A presidential throwback for rodeo week! 🀠

His face may be a little hard to see, but that’s future President Bill Clinton sitting atop the Rodeo of the Ozarks stagecoach in June 1978 in Springdale as part of the city’s centennial festivities!

Also shown on the ground are (from left): Springdale Mayor Roy Ritter, Roy Lee Curry, Thurman "Shorty" Parsons, Larry Douglas, and Wayne Hyden. πŸ—ΊοΈβœ¨

This flashback is also your reminder that the historic Rodeo of the Ozarks is underway right now and runs through this Saturday, June 27! Don't miss out on one of Springdale's favorite summer traditions. πŸ‚πŸŒŸ

Photo from the Shiloh Museum’s Springdale Chamber of Commerce Collection (S-79-11B).

#RodeooftheOzarks #SpringdaleArkansas #BillClinton #ArkansasOzarks #OzarkHistory
A presidential throwback for rodeo week! 🀠 His face may be a little hard to see, but that’s future President Bill Clinton sitting atop the Rodeo of the Ozarks stagecoach in June 1978 in Springdale as part of the city’s centennial festivities! Also shown on the ground are (from left): Springdale Mayor Roy Ritter, Roy Lee Curry, Thurman "Shorty" Parsons, Larry Douglas, and Wayne Hyden. πŸ—ΊοΈβœ¨ This flashback is also your reminder that the historic Rodeo of the Ozarks is underway right now and runs through this Saturday, June 27! Don't miss out on one of Springdale's favorite summer traditions. πŸ‚πŸŒŸ Photo from the Shiloh Museum’s Springdale Chamber of Commerce Collection (S-79-11B). #RodeooftheOzarks #SpringdaleArkansas #BillClinton #ArkansasOzarks #OzarkHistory
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Turn your speakers up! πŸ”Š Here is the official main stage music lineup for the Ozarks 250 Block Party on Saturday, July 11! πŸ₯³πŸ‘‡

We are celebrating America’s 250th birthday with a massive, free festival filling our entire campus with the diverse sounds of the Arkansas Ozarks. Set your alarms for this incredible schedule:

✨ 3:15 PM | @carolinamendozamusic – Blending traditional Mexican roots with bluegrass, country, and Nordic folk.
✨ 4:30 PM | Larry B & Hazel – Serving up timeless R&B classics that will get everyone on their feet!
✨ 6 PM | @triolashermanitasalvarez – Bringing beautiful mariachi and classic rancheras to the stage.
✨ 7:15 PM | @neckshoulders – Traditional Southern country style and spectacular yodeling to close out the night!

🎟️ Admission: Completely FREE! πŸ“ Where: Shiloh Museum grounds, Downtown Springdale
Tag the friends you want to catch these sets with! πŸ‘‡

Thank you to our sponsors! 
@explorespringdale @tysonfoods @ozarkselectric @ozarksgo @mclartydanielautomotive @harpsfoodstores Taldo Family @arvestbank

#DowntownSpringdale #Ozarks250 #SpringdaleAR #OzarkHistory #America250 #Arkansas250
Turn your speakers up! πŸ”Š Here is the official main stage music lineup for the Ozarks 250 Block Party on Saturday, July 11! πŸ₯³πŸ‘‡

We are celebrating America’s 250th birthday with a massive, free festival filling our entire campus with the diverse sounds of the Arkansas Ozarks. Set your alarms for this incredible schedule:

✨ 3:15 PM | @carolinamendozamusic – Blending traditional Mexican roots with bluegrass, country, and Nordic folk.
✨ 4:30 PM | Larry B & Hazel – Serving up timeless R&B classics that will get everyone on their feet!
✨ 6 PM | @triolashermanitasalvarez – Bringing beautiful mariachi and classic rancheras to the stage.
✨ 7:15 PM | @neckshoulders – Traditional Southern country style and spectacular yodeling to close out the night!

🎟️ Admission: Completely FREE! πŸ“ Where: Shiloh Museum grounds, Downtown Springdale
Tag the friends you want to catch these sets with! πŸ‘‡

Thank you to our sponsors! 
@explorespringdale @tysonfoods @ozarkselectric @ozarksgo @mclartydanielautomotive @harpsfoodstores Taldo Family @arvestbank

#DowntownSpringdale #Ozarks250 #SpringdaleAR #OzarkHistory #America250 #Arkansas250
Turn your speakers up! πŸ”Š Here is the official main stage music lineup for the Ozarks 250 Block Party on Saturday, July 11! πŸ₯³πŸ‘‡

We are celebrating America’s 250th birthday with a massive, free festival filling our entire campus with the diverse sounds of the Arkansas Ozarks. Set your alarms for this incredible schedule:

✨ 3:15 PM | @carolinamendozamusic – Blending traditional Mexican roots with bluegrass, country, and Nordic folk.
✨ 4:30 PM | Larry B & Hazel – Serving up timeless R&B classics that will get everyone on their feet!
✨ 6 PM | @triolashermanitasalvarez – Bringing beautiful mariachi and classic rancheras to the stage.
✨ 7:15 PM | @neckshoulders – Traditional Southern country style and spectacular yodeling to close out the night!

🎟️ Admission: Completely FREE! πŸ“ Where: Shiloh Museum grounds, Downtown Springdale
Tag the friends you want to catch these sets with! πŸ‘‡

Thank you to our sponsors! 
@explorespringdale @tysonfoods @ozarkselectric @ozarksgo @mclartydanielautomotive @harpsfoodstores Taldo Family @arvestbank

#DowntownSpringdale #Ozarks250 #SpringdaleAR #OzarkHistory #America250 #Arkansas250
Turn your speakers up! πŸ”Š Here is the official main stage music lineup for the Ozarks 250 Block Party on Saturday, July 11! πŸ₯³πŸ‘‡

We are celebrating America’s 250th birthday with a massive, free festival filling our entire campus with the diverse sounds of the Arkansas Ozarks. Set your alarms for this incredible schedule:

✨ 3:15 PM | @carolinamendozamusic – Blending traditional Mexican roots with bluegrass, country, and Nordic folk.
✨ 4:30 PM | Larry B & Hazel – Serving up timeless R&B classics that will get everyone on their feet!
✨ 6 PM | @triolashermanitasalvarez – Bringing beautiful mariachi and classic rancheras to the stage.
✨ 7:15 PM | @neckshoulders – Traditional Southern country style and spectacular yodeling to close out the night!

🎟️ Admission: Completely FREE! πŸ“ Where: Shiloh Museum grounds, Downtown Springdale
Tag the friends you want to catch these sets with! πŸ‘‡

Thank you to our sponsors! 
@explorespringdale @tysonfoods @ozarkselectric @ozarksgo @mclartydanielautomotive @harpsfoodstores Taldo Family @arvestbank

#DowntownSpringdale #Ozarks250 #SpringdaleAR #OzarkHistory #America250 #Arkansas250
Turn your speakers up! πŸ”Š Here is the official main stage music lineup for the Ozarks 250 Block Party on Saturday, July 11! πŸ₯³πŸ‘‡

We are celebrating America’s 250th birthday with a massive, free festival filling our entire campus with the diverse sounds of the Arkansas Ozarks. Set your alarms for this incredible schedule:

✨ 3:15 PM | @carolinamendozamusic – Blending traditional Mexican roots with bluegrass, country, and Nordic folk.
✨ 4:30 PM | Larry B & Hazel – Serving up timeless R&B classics that will get everyone on their feet!
✨ 6 PM | @triolashermanitasalvarez – Bringing beautiful mariachi and classic rancheras to the stage.
✨ 7:15 PM | @neckshoulders – Traditional Southern country style and spectacular yodeling to close out the night!

🎟️ Admission: Completely FREE! πŸ“ Where: Shiloh Museum grounds, Downtown Springdale
Tag the friends you want to catch these sets with! πŸ‘‡

Thank you to our sponsors! 
@explorespringdale @tysonfoods @ozarkselectric @ozarksgo @mclartydanielautomotive @harpsfoodstores Taldo Family @arvestbank

#DowntownSpringdale #Ozarks250 #SpringdaleAR #OzarkHistory #America250 #Arkansas250
Turn your speakers up! πŸ”Š Here is the official main stage music lineup for the Ozarks 250 Block Party on Saturday, July 11! πŸ₯³πŸ‘‡ We are celebrating America’s 250th birthday with a massive, free festival filling our entire campus with the diverse sounds of the Arkansas Ozarks. Set your alarms for this incredible schedule: ✨ 3:15 PM | @carolinamendozamusic – Blending traditional Mexican roots with bluegrass, country, and Nordic folk. ✨ 4:30 PM | Larry B & Hazel – Serving up timeless R&B classics that will get everyone on their feet! ✨ 6 PM | @triolashermanitasalvarez – Bringing beautiful mariachi and classic rancheras to the stage. ✨ 7:15 PM | @neckshoulders – Traditional Southern country style and spectacular yodeling to close out the night! 🎟️ Admission: Completely FREE! πŸ“ Where: Shiloh Museum grounds, Downtown Springdale Tag the friends you want to catch these sets with! πŸ‘‡ Thank you to our sponsors! @explorespringdale @tysonfoods @ozarkselectric @ozarksgo @mclartydanielautomotive @harpsfoodstores Taldo Family @arvestbank #DowntownSpringdale #Ozarks250 #SpringdaleAR #OzarkHistory #America250 #Arkansas250
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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:
πŸ—“ July 29 | 9 AM - 4 PM
πŸ“ Shiloh Museum of Ozark History
πŸŽ“ 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. Grab yours before they’re gone!

Tap the link in our bio to register! πŸ”—

 #ArkansasTeachers #NationalHistoryDay #NHD #OzarkHistory #SpringdaleAR #fayarpublicschools #springdaleschools #elkinselkprimary #farmcardsar #greenlandschooldistrict #prairiegroveelementaryschool #bentonvilleschools #east_gentrypublicschools #pearidgesd #sssdpanthers #gravetteschooldistrict #rogersschools #wfschools
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: πŸ—“ July 29 | 9 AM - 4 PM πŸ“ Shiloh Museum of Ozark History πŸŽ“ 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. Grab yours before they’re gone! Tap the link in our bio to register! πŸ”— #ArkansasTeachers #NationalHistoryDay #NHD #OzarkHistory #SpringdaleAR #fayarpublicschools #springdaleschools #elkinselkprimary #farmcardsar #greenlandschooldistrict #prairiegroveelementaryschool #bentonvilleschools #east_gentrypublicschools #pearidgesd #sssdpanthers #gravetteschooldistrict #rogersschools #wfschools
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