HISTORICAL MUSEUM NEWS
BVBA Bazaar
The museum will have a table at the Bella Vista Business Association Bazaar from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Thursday, March 14, at Riordan Hall. Please stop by to look at the latest merchandise from our gift shop, say hello to our volunteers and receive information about the museum.
Citywide garage sale
We will make available 17 parking spaces in front of the museum for individuals who would like to participate in the citywide garage sale on April 26 and 27 but don't want to have a garage sale at home. Volunteer Dustie Meads will coordinate this project, which will be a fundraiser for our “Settlers Cabin.” If you are interested in renting one or more of the spaces, please call her for details at 479-553-8116.
Settlers Cabin
Donations are still welcome to help pay for the old “Settlers Cabin” which has been donated to the museum and is expected to be moved when warm weather returns. If you are interested in helping with the cabin project, please drop off or send to the museum your donation, or go online to gofundme.com/ cabinfever. Donors of $100 or more will have their names inscribed on a plaque to hang inside the cabin.
Museum gift shop
Our gift shop continues to attract donated items for fundraising for the museum. The latest donation consists of several beautifully built birdhouses. We still have some salt and pepper shakers from a recent donation, as well as several Victorian house cookie jars and pressed glassware. If you have small items that you would like to donate to be sold as a fundraiser for the museum, please contact us. We also carry a variety of new merchandise, from local honey to notecards, hats, T-shirts, patches, magnets and more. Top sellers are our jigsaw puzzles featuring Bella Vista scenes, including the Cooper Chapel, the lakes and the trails. We now have Cooper Chapel posters also. We are the best place in Bella Vista to get a real variety of Bella Vista souvenirs.
Memberships due
If you are already a member of the Bella Vista Historical Society, which operates our Historical Museum, please note that membership dues for the calendar year 2019 are now due. If you are not a member, you are welcome to sign up for membership. Dues are $15 per year for individuals, $25 per year for families and $50 per year for corporate sponsorships. Payment may be made by mail or in person by check, cash or credit or debit card. Our mailing address is 1885 Bella Vista Way, Bella Vista AR 72714. We are a 501(c)3 organization, so your dues and donations are eligible for tax deductions. Your support is very much appreciated.
Tours and programs available
Private tours of the museum and programs about the history of Bella Vista are available outside of normal open hours for church groups, students, civic clubs, businesses, etc. To arrange for an event, please leave a message at the museum, 479-855-2335, or contact Xyta Lucas at 479-876-6118.
Hours of operation
The Historical Museum is located at the corner of U.S. Highway 71 and Kingsland Road, next door to the American Legion, and is open 1 to 5 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday. The phone number is 479855-2335. The website address is bellavistamuseum.org.