Bentonville History Museum

Celebrate and Support Bentonville History!
2024-11-14 18:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Meteor Guitar Gallery, 401 SE D St, Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
Join us for a special evening of good food, live music, and local history at the Meteor Guitar Gallery! Support the Bentonville History Museum while enjoying an unforgettable night out in our beautiful downtown.

📅 Thursday, November 14, 2024
🕕 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
📍 Meteor Guitar Gallery | 125 W Central, Bentonville, AR
🎟️ Tickets: $100

Secure your spot by contacting Julie Knight at jjknight4@cox.net (479-936-0510) or Debbie Matteri at inseasonbentonville@gmail.com (479-273-6685).
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn, celebrate, and support Bentonville’s rich history!

When you could print your own money
2024-09-25 17:00 - 19:00 | Bentonville History Museum, 416 South Main Street, Bentonville, AR, 72761, United States
Join us at the Bentonville History Museum for “When You Could Print Your Own Money” — a fascinating talk about the local businesses and individuals who created their own currency during the Civil War. 💵
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What You‘ll Learn:
– How scrip notes came to be and why they were necessary.
– The creativity behind printing money on scarce materials.
– Stories of local businesses that issued their own notes

📍 Bentonville History Museum
🕒 5:00pm PM | $10/$Free for students and educators

Don’t miss this unique peek into our past!

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Speakeasy Soiree
2024-06-29 18:00 - 21:00 | Bentonville Brewing Company, 901 SW 14th St, Bentonville, 72712, United States
The word speakeasy came from “speak-softly shops,” illegal drinking establishments in England and Ireland in the 19th century. The name referenced the need for secrecy; customers were asked to speak quietly while inside to avoid detection.

Come join us for a swanky speakeasy soiree!
Put on your glad rags and step out in style. It’s going to be the cat’s pajama – an evening of jazz, glamour, and prohibition-era fun. Be there or be square!
Saturday, June 29th from 6-9pm.
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Hint: Be a Time Traveler for the evening.

Creative Connections: Sowing the Seeds of Community
2024-06-01 11:15 - 14:00 | AR
Join us at the Bentonville History Museum for “Creative Connections: Sowing the Seeds of Community” on May 25th and June 1st! Dive into a world of history and horticulture with activities suitable for all ages. Enjoy an engaging storytime, get your hands dirty at our “plant-a-seed” station, and unleash your creativity with an art activity. Whether you’re young or young at heart, this free event promises fun and learning for the whole family.

Creative Connections: Sowing the Seeds of Community
2024-05-25 11:15 - 14:00 | Bentonville History Museum, 416 South Main Street, Bentonville, AR, 72761, United States

Pickin’ at the Pumphouse
2024-05-11 17:00 - 19:00 | Airship Pumphouse, 802 NW A St, Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
Join us, Saturday, May 11th from 5:00pm-7:00pm for Pickin’ at the Pumphouse.
Enjoy music from local artists and the best libations — bring your instruments to join in!
Board games inside for those in the mood for some friendly competition — Winners get a prize!

Entry on donation!
All proceeds go towards the Bentonville History Museum.

Second Annual Fundraising Dinner at the Meteor
2024-04-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Meteory Gallery, 125 W Central Ave, Bentonville, 72712, United States
Please join us for our 2nd annual fundraising dinner at the Meteor Guitar Gallery!

Thursday April 25th. 2024 from 6:00pm-8:00pm

Great food, great music, and the best company!
Catering by Copper & Cream and special guest appearances by Arnold Layne & Roger Kaiser.

You don’t want to miss out! Tickets are limited and going fast, so grab yours before they’re gone!

Order tickets online- via Zeffy or at the museum located at 416 S Main Street.

Order Tickets Here!

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Walking History Tours
2024-04-20 09:00 - 10:00 | Bentonville History Museum, 416 South Main Street, Bentonville, AR, 72761, United States
Historic downtown Bentonville walking tours hosted by the Bentonville History Museum are back.

Join us 9:00am-10:00am
Saturday, April 20th 2024
Downtown Bentonville History Tour | Bentonville History Museum
Volunteer Host: Emre Titizer
Tour duration: 45-60 minutes
Distance (walking): 0.5 miles

Stopping points

Pre-Bentonville, Osage Territory/Prairie (Stop Location: Outside/Near Bentonville History Museum)
Bentonville’s Apple-Driven Boom (Stop Location: Tree House, 310 S. Main Street)
Becoming Bentonville (Stop Location: Benton Court House)

Pickin at the Pumphouse
2024-04-13 17:00 - 19:00 | Airship Pumphouse, 802 NW A St, Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
Join us Saturday, April 13th from 5:00-7:00pm for Pickin’ at the Pumphouse.
Enjoy music from local artists, the best local libations and bring your own instruments to join in!
Board games inside for those in the mood for some friendly competition. – Winners gets a prize!

Entry on donation!
All proceeds go towards the Bentonville History Museum.

First Friday: Eclipse
2024-04-05 15:00 - 21:00 | Downtown Square, 103 South Main Street, Bentonville, AR, 72713, United States
Come find the Bentonville History Museum’s booth at First Friday!
We will learn all about weather in Bentonville and the history of the Weather Bureau!

Friday, April 5th from 3:00pm-9:00pm

Bentonville Christmas Parade
2023-12-09 18:00 - 21:00 | AR
Join us this Saturday, December 9th! in Downtown Bentonville for the annual Bentonville Christmas Parade!

Historic Walking Tour
2023-10-14 09:30 - 10:30 | Bentonville History Museum, 416 South Main Street, Bentonville, AR, 72761, United States
Tickets at $15 per person and all proceeds go to help support the Bentonville History Museum.

https://www.eventbrite.com/…/historic-walking-tours..

Bentonville Teachers Fair
2023-08-08 08:00 - 12:30 | AR
Catch us at the Bentonville Teachers Fair, Tuesday August 8th, 2023

Pickin at the Pumphouse
2023-08-05 16:00 - 19:00 | Airship Pumphouse, 802 NW A St, Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
ATTENTION EVERYONE!!
Pickin’ at the Pumphouse
Saturday, August 5th
6:30pm- 8:30pm
Members of the Bentonville History Museum get in free!

$20 get’s you a membership and a night of music, storytelling and all the fun vibes that Bentonville has to offer.

Join us at the new Airship Coffee house on 802 NW A Street in Bentonville!
Listen to some great local music, hear tales about the history of the Pumphouse, and connect with the community!

Raffle to win a Bentonville gift basket from In Season!!

Airship at the Pumphouse has minimal parking!
* Leave your keys at home and get 10% OFF your entire order for choosing the sustainable commute!

Parking in the garage on Main or in and around downtown encouraged if biking/walking is not an option.

If you haven’t snagged a membership yet you can get yours at the link below! Or on the day of the event.
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August First Friday fueled by ZOA Energy!
2023-08-04 14:00 - 21:00 | AR
Save the date for our August First Friday fueled by ZOA Energy! The theme is Back To School!
More details coming SOON!
Thank you to our supporters, Visit Bentonville, Walmart, The Walmart Museum, The City of Bentonville, and The Walton Family Foundation

Stop by the Museum booth to play some fun games and learn all about our local history!

Historic Walking Tour
2023-07-22 09:30 - 10:30 | Bentonville History Museum, 416 South Main Street, Bentonville, AR, 72761, United States
Join us this Saturday! As we take you on a journey through Bentonville’s fun and creative backstory.
Learn all about the story of the beginning of Bentonville as you walk from the Bentonville History Museum to the downtown square.

Tickets are $15 and all proceeds go to help us expand our museum!
We look forward to seeing you there!

https://www.eventbrite.com/…/bentonville-history…

Bentonville History Museum Trivia Night
2023-06-22 18:00 - 20:00, 2023-04-20 18:00 - 20:00 | 407 Southwest A Street, 407 Southwest A Street, Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
In honor of Bentonville’s 150th year, Rope Hounds Taproom will host the Bentonville History Museum for a night of trivia, prizes, and fun!

Get your ticket now and your first drink will be courtesy of the museum!

Special thanks to Rope Hounds for sponsoring and hosting this recurring event.

GEEK CON
2023-05-04 10:00 - 13:00 | Bentonville History Museum, 416 South Main Street, Bentonville, AR, 72761, United States
Happy May 4th!

May the fourth be with you all! Stop by and see us today from 10:00-4:00pm.

Also, don’t forget! This Saturday, May 6th The Bentonville Library Friends & Foundation is hosting the annual GEEK CON!

Our Parking lot will be a major source of the fun so come out and join us from 10:00-1:00pm this Saturday! We will also have a booth with super fun activities for you to join in on.

150 years of Booze: An evening of Cocktails and History
2023-04-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Hive Bentonville, 200 NE A St, Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
Please join us for a night of Cocktails and History! Celebrating Bentonville’s 150th Birthday in style.

With special guests from RG Macon & Carson

Hosted in partnership with The Hive Bentonville

Get your tickets here- https://www.eventbrite.com/e/150-years-of-booze-an-evening-of-cocktails-and-history-tickets-598666125497?aff=oddtdtcreator

First Annual Bentonville History Museum Fundraising Dinner
2023-04-27 18:00 - 20:30 | Meteor Guitar Gallery, 401 SE D St, Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
Join us for a night of celebration, food, music, drinks, and History!
The first annual fundraising dinner will raise much needed funds for the Bentonville history museum while celebrating the life and story of our town.

Thursday, April 27, 2023- 6:00-8:30pm
Meteor Guitar Gallery
128 West Central Avenue Bentonville, AR 72712

Bentonville Together Festival
2023-04-23 16:00 - 21:00 | Orhards Park, 1100 NE John Deshields Blvd, Bentonville, AR, 72712, United States
Bentonville is a diverse, inclusive, and thriving community – and we want to celebrate what makes us such a strong, unique, and beautiful place to live.
This free, family-friendly event will have music, dancing, food, art, and diverse activities for guests to learn, taste, and experience the many different cultures who call Bentonville home.
The mainstage will open around 4:00 pm with a number of multicultural performances throughout the event.
The band Jukeboxx will close out the evening with a concert at 7:45pm.
Guests are invited to participate in a community art project, created by the Bentonville History Museum, titled, “Building Community One Piece at a Time.” This exhibit will include puzzle pieces painted by the community and fit together to form a mural.
In addition to the mainstage and art piece, a number of organizations will offer different experiences for the community to engage with.
All are welcome and we cannot wait to see you!
ACTIVITIES:
4:00 pm Mainstage Opens
Performances by Bentonville Schools, Fred Astaire Dance Studios, Mariachi Amistad, Island Pacific Dances of NWA, Ra-Ve Cultural Foundation, Dhirana Academy of Classical Dance, and Adrija Dance Academy.
7:30 pm Party with Jukeboxx

Historic Walking Tour
2023-03-25 09:30 - 10:30 | Bentonville History Museum, 416 South Main Street, Bentonville, AR, 72761, United States
Please join us as we celebrate the story of downtown Bentonville through a walking tour of the key spaces in downtowns history.
All proceeds go towards the continued development of the Bentonville History Museum.

Tickets can be purchased below

https://www.eventbrite.com/…/downtown-bentonville…

GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION!
2023-01-21 08:00 - 17:00 | Bentonville History Museum, 416 South Main Street, Bentonville, AR, 72761, United States
We are thrilled to announce our official GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION!
In collaboration with the city of Bentonville, Arkansas 150th year! We are opening our doors! Join us as we celebrate all of the incredible moments in our towns history.
Thank you to our community for supporting us on this journey. We look forward to having you here!
We hope to see you all Saturday, January 21st, 2023!

Santa at the Depot
2022-12-17 14:00 - 16:00 | Bentonville History Museum, 416 South Main Street, Bentonville, AR, 72761, United States
Please join us for Santa at the Depot!
We will have Santa and the fire department outside the train station for the kiddos on Saturday, December 17th, from 2:00-4:00pm.

Night at the Museum
2022-09-22 16:00 - 19:00 | Bentonville History Museum, 416 South Main Street, Bentonville, AR, 72761, United States
Please join us for a preview into Bentonville History Museum’s vision for our future.
We are excited to welcome our new Executive Director and provide a sneak peek of what is to come for the Bentonville History Museum

Pickin at the Train Station
2022-05-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Bentonville History Museum, 416 South Main Street, Bentonville, AR, 72761, United States
Folks will be gathering Friday, May 6th at 6:00 pm for Pickin at the Train Station Park located at 412 S Main Street. The public is invited to bring a lawn chair
