EVENTS
Early 1900s Photographer and Newspaper Columnist
Shiloh Museum photo archivist Marie Demeroukas will discuss the life and work of Marion Mason, an early 1900s photographer and newspaper columnist from the Washington County community of Johnson, at noon Wednesday, Aug. 19, in the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History. As a correspondent to the Springdale News for 40 years, Mason, writing under the pen name "Mulkeepmo," recorded the weekly news from Johnson. He was also a remarkable amateur photographer, capturing such things as Frisco train wrecks, strawberry harvests, neighborhood children, Sunday outings, schoolteachers and the goings-on at the lime kilns.
"Mason covered it all, and through his camera lens and fountain pen, we're able to catch a glimpse of small-town life in the early 1900s," said Demeroukas.
38th Ozark Quilt Fair
Entries are being accepted for the 38th Ozark Quilt Fair which is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 12, at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History. Quilters and quilt lovers are invited to display new and antique quilts for show and sale on the museum grounds. The entry fee is $10 per exhibitor. Cash prize Viewer's Choice awards will be given for first ($50), second ($35), and third ($15) place winners in both new and antique quilt categories. The entry deadline is Sept. 9.
Entry forms are available at the museum website, shilohmuseum.org, or by calling 750-8165. The Ozark Quilt Fair is sponsored by Arvest Bank.
Museum to close Saturday morning
The Shiloh Museum of Ozark History will be closed the morning of Saturday, Aug. 22, to allow staff members to attend a long-range planning meeting. The museum will open at 1 p.m. For information, call 750-8165.
Meetings at the museum
LifeWriters
LifeWriters, a group for people interested in writing the stories of their own lives or those of family and friends, will meet at 10 a.m. Monday, Aug. 17, in the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History. For information, call June Jefferson at 790-2588.
Herb Society of Northwest Arkansas
The Herb Society of Northwest Arkansas will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, in the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History. For information, call Marci Vaughn at 770-6080 or visit shilohmuseum.org.
Railway Society
The Boston Mountain Chapter of the National Railway Historical Society will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20, in the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History.
Wireless Society to Meet
The Ozark Wireless Society will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 22, in the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History.
Civil War Roundtable
The Northwest Arkansas Civil War Roundtable will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 27, in the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History. The museum is located at 118 W. Johnson Avenue in downtown Springdale.
Community on 08/12/2015