Happenings at the Museum
Now Open --
The Shiloh Museum of Ozark History has reopened for visitors. The museum is currently open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Thursday from noon to 5 p.m. Thursday mornings from 10 a.m. to noon are reserved for high-risk visitors only. To plan your visit, please call ahead of time to confirm museum times.
A number of safety measures and operational changes will be in place, including required masks for staff and visitors, increased sanitation and capacity limitations. The museum research library will continue to assist researchers via email, telephone and mail.
• If you have flu-like covid-19 symptoms (such as fever or chills and shortness of breath), please stay home for now.
• We're limiting the number of visitors at one time, based on social distancing. If you arrive when we're at maximum capacity, we'll ask you to patiently wait until we have room for you.
• Please enter through the front door and exit through the side (east) door to minimize interactions. If you're using a wheelchair or walker, just ring the east doorbell and we'll come to open it for you.
• All visitors must wear face masks. Exceptions: those under two years old and anyone who has trouble breathing or is incapacitated. No mask? No problem. We'll provide you with a free one.
• Please practice social distancing while in the museum. If you visit with children, keep them nearby and socially distanced. If you visit with a group, please stay together.
• Please leave personal belongings and strollers in your car. Purses are okay.
• Our gift store is closed because social distancing is impossible there.
• If you're a researcher, please email/call/mail research or photo questions and requests due to the small size of our library and the inability to social distance.
More details on planning a visit are available at the museum's website, shilohmuseum.org or by calling 479-750-8165.
Virtual Exhibits/Presentations
Nelson Hackett's Escape -- Feb. 17
Michael Pierce, associate professor of history at the University of Arkansas, will present "Nelson Hackett's Escape from Fayetteville and Slavery," in a Zoom program hosted by the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, at noon Wednesday, Feb. 17. In 1841, Nelson Hackett fled Arkansas and slavery, setting off an international dispute that helped ensure that Canada remained a haven for those fleeing slavery in the United States. Pierce will focus on Hackett's flight to Canada, abolitionist efforts to prevent his extradition back to Arkansas, and the diplomatic crisis that his return provoked.
Space for the Zoom program is limited; registration is required. To register or for more information, visit the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History's events page at shilohmuseum.org or call 750-8165.
Devil's Den Virtual Hike -- Feb. 20
Tag along with the Shiloh Museum's education staff for a pre-recorded virtual history hike at Devil's Den State Park at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 20. The program is part of the museum's Shiloh Saturday Series for families. For more information, call the Shiloh Museum at 479-750-8165 or email [email protected].
Meeting locations
Shiloh Museum is in the heart of historic downtown Springdale, on the banks of Spring Creek and adjacent to the Razorback Regional Greenway. 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, open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is free unless otherwise stated for classes or events.
The Shiloh Meeting Hall is located at 121 W. Huntsville Ave., one block north of the Shiloh Museum. The parking lot is accessible from Price Avenue. For more information, call the museum at 479-750-8165, visit the website at shilohmuseum.org. or email [email protected].