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Summertime Fun
This summer, join in the celebration of the Rogers Historical Museum’s 50th anniversary by traveling back to when the museum first opened in 1975 to make some of the decade’s most iconic crafts. Each of these four free programs includes a 45-minute session with a history lesson and hands-on craft activity. Choose your favorite or sign up for all four! Sessions begin each day at 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m., and 11:00 a.m. Recommended for ages 6-12. Registration required. Register Here. |
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Family Day
June 7, 2025 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Free Admission There’s a lot to do at the museum on Family Day. With farm animals, kids crafts, a quilt show, model trains, face painting, Vera’s Victorian Garden and Butterfly Park tours, and a fire engine touch-a-truck, Family Day has something fun for everyone! Come see a variety of local historic artisans as they show demonstrations of their skilled crafts in woodcarving, blacksmithing, spinning and weaving. In case you get hungry, there will be family-friendly food options available on site. |
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Patchwork 'n Patterns Quilt Show
June 5 & 6, 2025 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Key Wing Education Center June 7, 2025 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Key Wing Education Center Free Admission Quilting is a centuries-old textile craft that was often passed down from generation to generation. Today, this fiber art continues to thrive as modern quilters carry on this tradition. This quilt show, sponsored by the Northwest Arkansas Modern Quilt Guild, will feature more than fifty modern quilts made by local quilters. You are invited to meander through this special show displaying a variety of both historically inspired and modern quilts featuring patterns with bold colors and exquisite designs. On Saturday, the quilt show will take place as part of the museum’s annual Family Day. |
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Museum and Me
January - May & September - December, Every 2nd Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Hailey Building Lobby and Galleries Free Admission/Registration Required Are you looking for a fun and educational activity for your preschooler? Join the Rogers Historical Museum and Rogers Public Library for Museum and Me, an hour-long, free program at the Rogers Historical Museum for children ages 3-5 that helps foster interest in history, reading and museums. Each month features a themed story and fun activities that preschoolers are sure to love. There are only 30 spots available each month so be sure and signup today! Click Here to sign-up! |
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Northwest Arkansas Quilt Study Group
January - October, Every 3rd Wednesday 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. Key Wing Education Center Free Admission Every quilt has a story! Join us for this free monthly meeting at the museum's Key Wing Education Center where we discuss the heritage and techniques of quilting. No special skills needed. Click here for more information. |
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Rogers Historical Spinners Club
January - November, Every 1st Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Key Wing Education Center Free Admission Interested in spinning fibers into yarn? This group may be for you! Join us for this free monthly meeting at the museum's Key Wing Education Center for beginners and experts alike where we discuss all things spinning. |
