Ozark Baskets
Lum Gibson's Legacy, an exhibit on the Gibson family, makers of Ozark split-oak baskets, will open at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History on Feb. 1. Christopher Columbus "Lum" Gibson who settled near the Spring Valley area in northeast Washington County, originated a basket design in the 1880s that has been passed down in the Gibson family for generations.
The exhibit will feature baskets from the University Museum collection as well as the Shiloh Museum collection, and will be on display through May 21.
Lum Gibson's Legacy is co-sponsored by KUAF 91.3 National Public Radio.
Seed Swap
A free seed swap will take place from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, in the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History in Springdale. Attendees are encouraged to bring seeds to swap, but free seeds will be available for all who attend. There will also be gardening-related demonstrations, handouts and door prizes. The seed swap is sponsored by the Springdale Community Garden and Manna Project, in conjunction with Mill Street Market.
Illinois River Conservation
Dr. Delia Haak, executive director of the Illinois River Watershed Partnership, will present a program on conservation in the Illinois River Watershed at noon Wednesday, Feb. 17, in the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History.
Information: 479-750-8165.
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, Feb. 1, and Monday, Feb. 15, in the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History. For information, call June Jefferson at 790-2588 or visit shilohmuseum.org.
Storytellers
The Tellers of Tales storytelling group will meet at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 6, in the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History. All tellers and listeners are invited.
Herb Society of Northwest Arkansas
The Herb Society of Northwest Arkansas will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 11, in the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History. For information, call Marci Vaughn at 770-6080 or visit shilohmuseum.org.
Sacred Harp Singers
The Northwest Arkansas Sacred Harp Singers will meet at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 14, in the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History.
Civil War Roundtable
The Northwest Arkansas Civil War Roundtable will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, in the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History.
Wireless Society to Meet
The Ozark Wireless Society will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 27, in the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History.
Community on 01/27/2016