Shiloh Museum

Trail of Tears

Shiloh Museum research specialist Rachel Whitaker will present "Lewis Ross and the Trail of Tears," a program on a powerful but often overlooked Cherokee leader at noon Wednesday, Jan. 18, in the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History.

"Lewis Ross is not as well-known as his older brother, Chief John Ross, who led the Cherokee Nation from 1828 to 1866," said Whitaker, "but the life of Lewis Ross is an important part of Cherokee and regional history. His is a fascinating tale of corruption, murder, political intrigue, and charity."

Lacemaking Program

The Shiloh Museum of Ozark History will explore the traditional craft of lacemaking from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21. Members of the Dogwood Lace Guild will demonstrate their skills, and children can make a lace Valentine to take home.

The program is part of the museum's Third Saturday series for families.

Civil War Roundtable

The Northwest Arkansas Civil War Roundtable will meet at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 26, in the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History.

Madison County Artist

"Strange Scenes in the Ozarks," an exhibit featuring artwork by Madison County native M. E. Oliver, opens Jan. 30 at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History in Springdale. In 1955, Oliver wrote and illustrated Strange Scenes in the Ozarks, a book depicting the rural Ozarks he knew as a child in the late 1800s. Oliver created 400 handmade copies of the book using a printing process known as silk-screening. Selections from Strange Scenes in the Ozarks will be on display, along with items related to Oliver's second book, Old Mills of the Ozarks.

Meetings at the museum

Wireless Society to Meet

The Ozark Wireless Society will meet at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 28, in the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History.