# Bentonville History Museum > Preserve History, Live History ## Posts - [Around The Corner with 5 News](https://bentonvillehistorymuseum.org/elementor-1102/): 5 News takes you into the History Museum - [Veterans' Agriculture Program](https://bentonvillehistorymuseum.org/veterans-agriculture-program/): #Tigerbulletinminute Bentonville has always strived for the best education possible, even in hard times. They grew community gardens to feed underprivileged students, many teachers taught more than one class as well as donating their time to coaching sports. Wood shop, agriculture, home economics, mechanical drawing and many other life skills were important classes. One of these educational initiatives was the Veterans Agriculture Program.  After World War II, a major need to develop programs and trainings arose for veterans returning home.The Bentonville High School developed the veterans’ agriculture program in february of 1946. By 1948, the agriculture program had 156 veterans... - [Bentonville Together](https://bentonvillehistorymuseum.org/bentonville-together/): On Saturday, April 29th, 2023, Downtown Bentonville, Inc. partnered with the City of Bentonville for a free, family-friendly event called Bentonville Together. Celebrating all the unique cultures that make up Bentonville. This is the second year that the Bentonville History Museum was able to participate in our puzzle-piece themed display. 250 guests were able to create their own piece of Bentonville History to create a whole puzzle to represent our town. - [Bentonville History Museum Announces First Director](https://bentonvillehistorymuseum.org/bentonville-history-museum-announces-first-director/): Bentonville History Museum Board of Directors is proud to welcome Rebekah Lopez as our first Bentonville History Museum Director. Rebekah joins us after working with the University of Arkansas, engaging programs within the Entrepreneurship ecosystem. She spent several years working in a non-profit, developing programs for school-based sites within the Boys & Girls Clubs of America located in Central Texas. She comes to us with a Bachelor’s in History, a Bachelor’s in Anthropology, and is currently working towards her Master’s in Operations Management. We sat down with Rebekah to ask a few questions about herself and her vision for the... - [The Future of the Bentonville History Museum](https://bentonvillehistorymuseum.org/future-bentonville-museum/): Welcome back, or for those of you who are new here, welcome! This is the home of your very own Bentonville History Museum. Bentonville holds a rich history that locals and travelers alike uncover new information about each day and we are here to share this history with you! You may be wondering what has been going on around the Bentonville History Museum for the past few months. We are excited to announce that our new location lies at Bentonville’s former Train Depot. This Depot was originally built in 1925 and acted as a branch of the St. Louise-San Francisco... - [Gun Battle on the Streets of Bentonville](https://bentonvillehistorymuseum.org/bg-presents-its-milestone/): June 5th, 2018 marked the 125th anniversary of one of the most exciting robberies in Bentonville history, that of the People’s Bank on the southwest corner of the square.   Bentonville in 1893 was a small town of 2000 citizens and nearly everyone was employed in the agricultural industry. There were apple orchards as far as the eye could see to the south and west of town, 40,000 acres by 1900. Most importantly for this story is that Bentonville is a mere 23 miles as the crow flies to Maysville, and the safety of Indian Territory. As most people know, the... - [The Bentonville Cannon Factory](https://bentonvillehistorymuseum.org/bg-launches-terraces/): If you are a native or even a southerner, you will be able to interpret the title of this article. Years ago when I was small I remember hearing relatives talk about working in the “Cannon Factory.” But there never really was a cannon factory here, was there? Of course, they were saying “Canning Factory.” The canning industry really took off in Northwest Arkansas with the boom in the apple industry around the time the railroad came to our area in 1881. The production of apples was so huge that before the railroad came, apples were rotting in storage for... - [The Search for the Lost Stone & The Tragedies of 1918](https://bentonvillehistorymuseum.org/spirit-at-bridge-promenade/): The ground was layered with pine needles dried and brown from the continuous winds.  There is always wind at the cemetery.  Sometimes it is a gentle breeze that whispers past your ear, but other times it is a heavy hand, touching, pushing, stealing your attention.  The wind was cold today.  I pulled my hoodie over my ears, bending down to brush the pine needles from a tiny sunken head stone. The carved name and date were too weathered to read.  Such stones are common in this part of the Bentonville Cemetery.  Original family plots, once shaded by a canopy of... ## Pages - [Become a Business Sponsor Today!](https://bentonvillehistorymuseum.org/elementor-1179/): Become a Business Sponsor Today!   Help us bring local history to life and preserve our community’s stories for future generations. By becoming a business sponsor, your support will play a crucial role in expanding our museum, creating engaging exhibits, and ensuring the heritage of Bentonville is accessible to all. Together, we can make history!   Why Become a Business Sponsor?  Connect with the Community: Your sponsorship helps foster community growth and engagement while preserving Bentonville’s rich heritage. Unique Opportunities: Depending on your sponsorship level, enjoy exclusive perks and recognition on social media and at museum events. Tax Deductible: As... - [Friends of BHM](https://bentonvillehistorymuseum.org/friends-of-bhm/): What does the Friend’s of the Bentonville History Museum mean?  The Current Museum board will soon transition over to become the Friends of the Bentonville Historical Museum ( FBHM) and the Museum’s current 501c(3) organization would transition to the FBHM.  This change will allow the museum to transition into the City of Bentonville while still having a source to fund special projects, educational outreach, and build our museum even better than before. The mission of the Friend’s of the Bentonville Historical Museum is to support the Bentonville Historical Museum as it endeavors to preserve the history of Bentonville and its... - [Collections](https://bentonvillehistorymuseum.org/collections/): what we do Preserving the past for the future through collection, display, and education. About Us ‘; view An Aviation Pioneer Amazing But True ‘; view Crossroads Amazing But True ‘; view Bank Robbery Amazing But True ‘; view Fox Hunting Amazing But True ‘; view Benton County Fair Amazing But True ‘; view The Royal Theatre Amazing But True ‘; view Field Finds Amazing But True ‘; view Benton County’s First Judge Amazing But True - [Blog](https://bentonvillehistorymuseum.org/blog/) - [Get Involved](https://bentonvillehistorymuseum.org/get-involved/): Thanks for your support! Have Items You’d Like to Donate? Accepting Donations The Bentonville History Museum is working to create a new cultural center in its downtown core that will serve as a focal point for residents and tourists alike. The Museum will create an inviting, equitable, and inclusive museum experience focusing on exhibitions, education, programming, and public engagement.  We are looking for donors that can help us create and mold a creative epicenter for our community history. DONATE HERE Become a Friend of the Museum Today! Sponsoring the Bentonville History Museum offers a unique opportunity for a range of... - [Contact](https://bentonvillehistorymuseum.org/contact/): GET IN TOUCH We’d Love to Hear from You! Address 416 South Main StreetBentonville, AR 72712 Contact Information 479.696.4210info@bentonvillehistorymuseum.org Your Name (required) Your Email (required) Subject Your Message - [Apartments](https://bentonvillehistorymuseum.org/apartments/): Latest News We post often to our blog to keep you updated with the latest insights and trends. see all news BG Parkview Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisilit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna ali enim ad minim veniam starting price: $154,600 enquire BG Bella Vista Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisilit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna ali enim ad minim veniam starting price: $270,000 enquire BG Metropolitan Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipisilit, sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna ali enim ad... - [About](https://bentonvillehistorymuseum.org/about/): 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.                                                  ... - [Home](https://bentonvillehistorymuseum.org/): Mission Preserving the past for the future through collection, display, and education. Visit Us Located at the Historic Train Depot at 416 S. Main St., Bentonville, AR 72712 Hours Tuesday – Friday 10:00 AM – 4:00 PMSaturday 10:00 AM – 2:00 VIEW COLLECTIONS About Us The city of Bentonville’s history is long and rich. Early Native American settlements, a successful agricultural industry, the Battle of Pea Ridge, 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.... [comment]: # (Generated by Hostinger Tools Plugin)