September 7, 1968

After months of preparation by Northwest Arkansas Archeological Society volunteers and curator Linda Allen, the Shiloh Museum of Springdale (Washington County) opened its doors with exhibits featuring artifacts from lifelong Native American artifact collector Guy Howard’s collection, medical instruments used by local physicians, and a research library. The Shiloh Museum of Ozark History (it received this name in 1993) serves the public by providing resources for finding meaning, enjoyment, and inspiration in the exploration of the Arkansas Ozarks. The museum takes its name from the pioneer community of Shiloh, which became Springdale in the 1870s.