SHILOH MUSEUM

EVENTS Exhibit on Folk Instrument Maker

The Shiloh Museum of Ozark History will open a special exhibit, Instruments of Faith: The Life and Work of Ed Stilley, Monday, Feb. 4. A lifelong resident of Hogscald Hollow in Carroll County, Stilley began making and giving away musical instruments in 1979 after God called him to the task, according to Aaron Loehndorf, collections and education specialist at the Shiloh Museum and curator of the exhibit.

Instruments of Faith will feature more than 20 handmade Stilley instruments, all on loan to the museum from private collectors. The exhibit will be on display through Feb. 11, 2020.

Ozark Critters

Kids of all ages are invited to join Hobbs State Park interpreter Steve Chyrchel in an exploration of Ozark animals and animal tracks at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 16. The program is part of the museum’s Shiloh Saturday series for families.

History of Shrine

Independent researchers Juana Young and MaryAnn Kahmann will present a program titled “In God’s Pocket: The History of Our Lady of the Ozarks Shrine” at noon Wednesday, Feb. 20, in the museum. Established in 1942 as a Catholic chapel atop Mount Gaylor near Winslow, the church was organized due to the efforts of local women who saw the need for a church in their remote community.

MEETINGS AT THE MUSEUM Lace Guild

The Dogwood Lace Guild will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, in the meeting hall.

Storytellers

The Tellers of Tales storytelling group will meet at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 2, in the museum. All tellers and listeners are invited.

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. Monday, Feb. 4, and Monday, Feb. 18, in the museum.

Handweavers

The Northwest Arkansas Handweavers Guild will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 9, in the meeting hall.