The Shiloh Museum of Ozark History in Springdale, Arkansas, serves as a regional history museum for the Arkansas Ozarks, with exhibits, programs, and research resources covering six northwest Arkansas counties. Originating from Springdale’s 1965 purchase of Native American artifacts, it opened in 1968 and gradually expanded from a local focus to a broader Ozark mission. A major turning point came in 1980 with professional leadership, new programs, ambitious exhibits, and federal grants. Its collections include Arkansas’s largest group of historic images and several preserved historic structures, while repeated statewide honors and broad patronage reflect its importance as a leading cultural and research center for the region.