Fayetteville History

Arkansas Air Museum

The museum opened to the public in 1986 with displays and exhibits about the history of aviation in Fayetteville and Northwest Arkansas and vintage aircraft, both civilian and military, from across the 20th century. The museum is housed in the historic White Hangar at Drake Field, Fayetteville's municipal airport at 4290 S. School Ave.

Although the collection of aircraft rotate in and out because many of the aircraft are still flying, aircraft on display will always include biplanes, jets, helicopters and, most recently, the cockpit of a Douglas DC-3. The museum also sponsors an airfest each year, usually in June.

To become a member, the Arkansas Air Museum has an online form.

• They also have news and events;
• An online list of aircraft and aviation engines;
• And, a list of permanent exhibits.

Shiloh Museum of Ozark History

The city of Springdale established Shiloh Museum in 1965, initially with a large collection of archeological items from Native American cultures that were donated to the museum. Its mission has grown from preserving and displaying historical artifacts related to Springdale to include the a six-county area of the Ozarks. The museum today has the largest public collection of historic artifacts in Northwest Arkansas, including more than a half million photographs.

The museum property covers more than a city block with a 22,000-square-foot museum and several historic structures. It provides meeting space for numerous community organizations and historic presentations each month.

It is located at 118 W. Johnson Ave., Springdale. For membership information, go to the Shiloh Museum's online website.

• They also have a calendar of events;
• Information about exhibits and collections;
• And, an online gift shop.