SHILOH MUSEUM

EVENTS

Call for Collectors

The Shiloh Museum of Ozark History in Springdale is looking for collectors to display items from their collections during the museum’s annual “Cabin Fever Reliever” open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Jan. 11.

Crossbowettes Reunion

In the late 1950s, Huntsville businessman and crossbow enthusiast Arlis Coger and other civic leaders convinced George Stevens to move his national crossbow tournament from north central Arkansas to Madison County, as a way to boost tourism. First held in October 1958, the medieval-themed tournament featured crossbow competitions, music, speeches, and a queen and her court. The crowds were entertained by costumed Lancers and Crossbowettes. While the crossbow competition itself lasted for 50 years, all the pageantry and performances by the Crossbowettes and Lancers ended after 1967.

The museum will host a reunion of Crossbowettes, Lancers, and other friends of Huntsville’s Crossbow Tournament from 2 to 4 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15. At 2 p.m., museum photo archivist Marie Demeroukas will discuss the history of the Crossbow Tournament, followed by a showing of vintage home movies of the event through the years. A small display of Crossbowette and tournament memorabilia will also be on display through Dec. 14, in conjunction with the museum’s photo exhibit, Scenes of Madison County.

Shiloh Saturday Family Program

Joanie Patterson, teacher naturalist with the Ozark Natural Science Center, will present a program on turtles at 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, in the museum. The program is part of the museum’s Shiloh Saturday series for families.

The Conflicted Ozarks Author Talk

Brooks Blevins, professor of Ozark studies at Missouri State University, will discuss his latest book, A History of the Ozarks, Volume 2: The Conflicted Ozarks, at

2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16, in the museum. In The Conflicted Ozarks, the second of a trilogy, Blevins explores the region’s history from the Civil War era to the dawn of the 20th century.

Boone County History

Local historian Roger Logan will explore the history of Boone County in a program at noon Wednesday, Nov. 20, in the museum. Logan, a retired Boone County circuit judge, will discuss the circumstances that led to the formation of Boone County in 1869 and soon a new city, Harrison.

Free Holiday Portraits

The Photographic Society of NWA (PSNWA) will offer free professional portraits for the holidays from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 23, in the museum. Participants will receive a framed portrait and a CD or flash drive of all images taken. Makeup and hair assistance will be available as desired by the participants. Participants need to allow 45 to 90 minutes per session. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Pre-registration is required. Information: 479-866-0233; suzanne.harmon@walmart.com.

MEETINGS AT THE MUSEUM LifeWriters

LifeWriters, a group for people interested in writing the stories of their own lives or those of family and friends, will meet at 10 a.m. Nov. 18 in the museum.

Sacred Harp Singers

The Northwest Arkansas Sacred Harp Singers will meet at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 17, in the meeting hall.

Wireless Society

The Ozark Wireless Society will meet at 10 a.m. Nov. 23, in the museum.