What's New (& Old) In Downtown Springdale?
Tours & Day Trips | Registration opens Sunday, August 16, 2026 2:00 PM
Participants begin with the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History team leading an engaging walking tour of Downtown Springdale, exploring the history of Emma Avenue and the changes that have shaped the area over time. The experience includes a guided tour of the museum’s newly renovated spaces and its America 250–themed exhibit, Our Changing Landscape, highlighting the resilience of Ozark communities over 250 years.
Participants will explore refreshed galleries, learn how the region has evolved, and see how local stories connect to broader national history. Afterward, attendees are encouraged to enjoy lunch independently and continue exploring downtown Springdale’s shops, trails, and public art.
Activity Level: 2
This program will meet in person at Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, located at 118 W Johnson Ave, Springdale, AR 72764. Please read your class reminder email for the exact room location.
Class changes occasionally happen; please watch for (and read) announcements or emails from OLLI regarding your class.
Click on the link below for a Google map shot of our location:
Shiloh Museum
Rachel Whitaker
Rachel Whitaker has worked as the Shiloh Museum Historian and Research Specialist since 2015. She is also an Adjunct Instructor of History for Connors State College in Oklahoma. She holds a Master's in Education with a focus in Library Media and Information Technology from Northeastern State University and is currently working toward her Ph.D.at the University of Arkansas History Department.