Shiloh Museum of Ozark History

Shiloh Museum of Ozark History
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Shiloh Museum of Ozark History

Located in Springdale, Arkansas, the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History serves the public by preserving and providing resources for finding meaning, enjoyment, and inspiration in the exploration of the Arkansas Ozarks. In our podcast series, guest speakers discuss a variety of topics related to the region's history and culture.

  1. The Crossbowettes

    04/08/2020 · VIDEO

    The Crossbowettes

    Shiloh Museum photo archivist Marie Demeroukas presented this slide program during a reunion of the Crossbowettes, a girls archery team from Huntsville, Arkansas, on November 15, 2020.

    21 min
  2. Crossbowette Memories

    04/08/2020

    Crossbowette Memories

    Members of the Crossbowettes, a 1950s-1960s girls archery team from Huntsville, Arkansas, share stories during a reunion held at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History on November 15, 2020. Museum photo archivist Marie Demeroukas is the moderator.

    31 min
  3. Nothing Here is Arbitrary

    01/06/2020

    Nothing Here is Arbitrary

    Historic preservation consultant Joan Gould shares some of her experiences in documenting pre-Civil War architecture in Northwest Arkansas. Recorded January 17, 2017.

    35 min
  4. Uncovering Ozark Coverlets

    01/02/2020 · VIDEO

    Uncovering Ozark Coverlets

    Marty Benson and Laura Redford, members of the Northwest Arkansas Handweavers Guild, share findings from their study of some three dozen hand-woven coverlets in the Shiloh Museum collection. Benson and Redford are experienced weavers and weaving instructors with an interest in history and historic textiles, and both are volunteers at the Shiloh Museum. Recorded January 15, 2014 Follow Marty and Laura's continuing research on Ozark Coverlets via their Facebook page.

    54 min
  5. Prehistoric Indian Pottery

    12/16/2019

    Prehistoric Indian Pottery

    Ann Early, state archeologist with the Arkansas Archeological Survey, discusses the art and craft of prehistoric Indian pottery. Recorded September 19, 2018.

    18 min
  6. Otto Rayburn and His Ozark Folk Encyclopedia

    12/12/2019

    Otto Rayburn and His Ozark Folk Encyclopedia

    Ethel Simpson, retired archivist with the University of Arkansas Special Collections Department, explores the life and work of Otto Ernest Rayburn, an author and educator who moved to the Ozarks in 1917, spent years amassing newspaper clippings, magazine articles, letters, and photos related to Ozark lore and life, eventually organizing his collection into a 229-volume "encyclopedia." Today the collection is housed in the Special Collections Department at the University of Arkansas's Mullins Library. Recorded April 19, 2017.

    28 min
  7. Politics, Prejudice, and Permanent Posts

    12/10/2019

    Politics, Prejudice, and Permanent Posts

    Retired archeologist John Riggs explains the history of Arkansas's western boundary line. During his thirty-four year career in archeology, Riggs worked in Arkansas for the Arkansas Archeological Survey, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. Recorded August 21, 2019.

    18 min
  8. Northwest Arkansas's "Pea Vine" Railroad

    04/24/2019

    Northwest Arkansas's "Pea Vine" Railroad

    A history of the Kansas City & Memphis Railway, known as the "Peavine" Railroad, by local railroad historian Mike Sypult. Recorded January 16, 2019.

    24 min
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Located in Springdale, Arkansas, the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History serves the public by preserving and providing resources for finding meaning, enjoyment, and inspiration in the exploration of the Arkansas Ozarks. In our podcast series, guest speakers discuss a variety of topics related to the region's history and culture.

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  • Creator
    Shiloh Museum of Ozark History
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2020
  • Episodes
    34
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Shiloh Museum of Ozark History
  • Show Website
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