The Shiloh Museum of Ozark History began in 1965 with the City of Springdale's purchase of a collection of Native American artifacts and opened to the public in September 1968. In the early 1980's, it reached the present boundaries, a city block of two acres. The museum moved in the new main building in 1991.

The mission of the museum is "to develop an understanding and appreciation of the history of northwest Arkansas through the collection, preservation, exhibition, and interpretation of objects which illustrate the story of man in a six-county region of Arkansas and in adjacent areas which are closely related historically."

In the last 18 months, nearly 14,000 area children have been exposed to area history through programs, discovery boxes, or teaching packets from the museum. More than 12,000 adults have attended museum programs, while over 7,000 have signed the exhibit hall guest book. Volunteers have contributed nearly 5,000 hours in support of efforts.

The museum hosted the 2001 meeting of the Arkansas Museums Association and the outreach coordinator serves as current state president of the organization. Among other honors, in both 1982 and 1991, Shiloh was named "Museum of the Year" by AMA.

Shiloh Museum of Ozark History
      Executive Director: Allyn Lord
      118 West Johnson Avenue
      Springdale, AR, 72764
      Ph: 479-750-8165
      Web site: www.springdaleark.org/shiloh

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