Preserving the past for the future through collection, display, and education.
About Us
The city of Bentonville’s history is both long and rich.
From early Native American settlements, a successful agriculture industry, the Battle of Pea Ridge, to the growth of Walmart-there are many stories to be shared.
The Bentonville Historical Museum aims to preserve the past for the future through collection, display, and education for residents and visitors alike.
The Bentonville History Museum is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization.
Staff
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Rebekah Lopez Dana Doughty
Executive Director Museum Educator
Board Members
Don Barnett, President Debbie Materri, Vice President
Deanna Ratcliffe, Treasurer
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Trae Basore Terry Black Coberly
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Chris Plumlee Gan Nunnally
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Dave Weston Randy Townzen
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Seth Lankford
Advisory Board
- Alison Nation
- Alan Dranow
- Brandom Gengelbach
- Dana Schlagenhaft
- Kalene Griffith
- Larry Horton
- Randy Lawson
- Rex Warr
- Rhonda French
- Leah Whitehead
Community Partners
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Thank you to our volunteers, including Sheree Miller, Meghan Ward, Emre Titizer, and Damon Hudson!