SHILOH MUSEUM OF OZARK HISTORY
Photo exhibit on protest movements
Stand Up, Speak Out, a photo exhibit exploring local protest movements, opens Tuesday, Dec. 18, at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History in Springdale. The exhibit will include historic photos of public demonstrations in northwest Arkansas over such issues as labor, education, war, civil rights, government and the environment. Stand Up, Speak Out will be on display through May 18, 2019. Admission is free during museum regular hours.
Museum open house features collectors
The Shiloh Museum’s 11th annual “Cabin Fever Reliever” open house will take place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, at the museum. The event will feature displays by some two dozen local collectors. Among the collections to be shown are miniature pitchers, bowling memorabilia, cats, woodcarvings, fairy lamps, turtles, and single-use kitchen utensils.
Railroad history
Local railroad historian Mike Sypult will present a program entitled “The ‘Peavine’: The Story of Northwest Arkansas’ Kansas City & Memphis Railway,” at noon Wednesday, Jan. 16, at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History.
Shiloh Saturday family program
Kids of all ages are invited to try their hand at weaving on a loom during a program entitled “Weaving: Fun or Work?” from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 19. Members of the Northwest Arkansas Handweavers Guild will be on hand to explain the basics of weaving while museum educators will explore the history of weaving in northwest Arkansas. The program is part of the museum’s Shiloh Saturday series for families.
Lace Guild
The Dogwood Lace Guild will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, at the Shiloh Meeting Hall in downtown Springdale. The Hall is located at 121 W. Huntsville Avenue; the parking lot is accessible from Price Avenue.
Storytellers
The Tellers of Tales storytelling group will meet at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 5, at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History. 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. for both meetings, Monday, Jan. 7, and Monday, Jan. 21, at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History.
Handweavers
The Northwest Arkansas Handweavers Guild will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 12, at the Shiloh Meeting Hall in downtown Springdale. The Shiloh Meeting Hall is located at 121 W. Huntsville Avenue; the parking lot is accessible from Price Avenue.
Sacred Harp Singers
The Northwest Arkansas Sacred Harp Singers will meet at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 13, at the Shiloh Meeting Hall in downtown Springdale. The Hall is located at 121 W. Huntsville Avenue; the parking lot is accessible from Price Avenue.
Civil War Roundtable
The Northwest Arkansas Civil War Roundtable will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 24, at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History.
Wireless Society
The Ozark Wireless Society will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 26, at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History.
Museum information
All events and meetings (unless otherwise noted) are held at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History located at 118 W. Johnson Ave. in downtown Springdale and are open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free. For more information, call 479-7508165 or visit shilohmuseum.org. or email shiloh@springdalear.gov. The Shiloh Meeting Hall is located at 121 W. Huntsville Ave., one block north of the Shiloh Museum.