EVENTS
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Museum and Me
January - May & September - December, Every 2nd Saturday 9:00 a.m. Free 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 Register |
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Hawkins House Garden Tour
April - October, Every 2nd Saturday 10:00 a.m. Free Admission Interested in history and gardens? Join members of the Benton County Master Gardeners for a special monthly garden tour as they share their expert knowledge about the plants and flowers in the museum’s Ozark heritage garden. Each month features a different topic highlighting seasonal plants in bloom. Tour rain or shine. No reservations required. |
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4th Annual Downtown Rogers Window Decorating Contest
May 1-31, 2026 The Rogers Historical Museum is proud to announce the return of the 4th annual Downtown Rogers Window Decorating Contest. This May, local businesses in the Rogers historic commercial district are invited to decorate their storefront windows in honor of this year’s theme: “Celebrating America in the Ozarks.” Voting Details: The public is encouraged to walk through the historic district and vote for their favorite displays online. • Voting Period: May 1 – May 31 • Winner Announcement: June 2 via the museum’s social media channels. • Grand Prize: The winning business of the People’s Choice poll will receive a $500 Visa gift card. To register for the contest, click here. |
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History Club: Rogers Real Estate Memories, Markets, and Milestones
May 21, 2026 6:00-8:00 p.m. FREE for Friends members. Not-yet-Friends members may join at friendsrhm.org or at the door. The Friends of the Rogers Historical Museum present a members-only History Club program, “Rogers Real Estate Memories, Markets, and Milestones” at the Rogers Historical Museum Key Wing Education Center on Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Remember when there were hardly any apartments for rent in Rogers? Remember when houses were priced at $75/square foot or less? Long-time area real estate agents will share how the Rogers real estate landscape has changed over the last 40 years. Audience participation is encouraged during the Q&A portion of the program. Light hors d'oeuvres and beverages will be served. |
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Family Day
June 6, 2026 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Free Admission Bring the family for a day at the museum! In honor of America’s 250th Anniversary, this year’s theme is "American Carnival." Lots of fun things to see and do for all ages, including carnival games, historic folk crafts demonstrations, kids crafts, heritage garden tours and more! |
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What are Victorian Plants?
June 13, 2026 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Free Admission Step into the world of Victorian gardens and discover the stories rooted in every bloom. In this engaging program, you’ll learn what defines a true Victorian plant—from treasured heirlooms to resilient natives—and how these varieties made their way into gardens through daring plant hunters, shared “passalong” cuttings, and time-tested favorites. Along the way, we’ll trace the journeys of these plants and explore the living history found right outside the museum in Vera’s Victorian Garden. You’ll also come away with practical inspiration, including modern, improved varieties that capture the spirit of the Victorian era and can be beautifully incorporated into your own garden today. No registration required. Presented by the Benton County Master Gardeners at the Key Wing Education Center. GARDEN TOUR NOTE: The morning begins with a free, 1-hour guided tour of Vera’s Victorian Garden beginning at 10:00 a.m., led by a Benton County Master Gardener. |
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Summertime Fun at the Museum
June 16 & 18 and July 14 & 16, 2026 9:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. & 11:00 a.m. Free Registration Required Discover the skills that built a nation! This summer, the Rogers Historical Museum invites young historians and creators to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary by exploring the heritage crafts of Colonial America. The museum is thrilled to announce its “Summertime Fun at the Museum: Heritage Crafts” series, offering free, hands-on workshops that bring colonial-era skills to life. From fiber to finished product, participants will learn the techniques that were essential to survival and daily life in early American history through a series of hands-on workshops. Designed for children ages 6-12, this four-session series combines engaging history lessons with interactive, take-home crafts. Participants will explore the art of daily life in early America, learning about the ingenuity and creativity required before modern technology. To register, click here. |
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The Meaning of Flowers
July 11, 2026 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. Free Admission Step into a world where flowers speak their own quiet language. Join us for The Meaning of Flowers, a charming journey into the Victorian art of expressing emotion through blooms. Discover the stories and symbolism behind beloved flowers like dahlias and nasturtiums, and learn how entire messages were once shared without a single word. You will even have the chance to create a message of your own, in the language of flowers. This relaxed and engaging program is free to attend, with no registration required. Presented by the Benton County Master Gardeners at the Key Wing Education Center, it’s the perfect way to spend a summer afternoon surrounded by beauty, history, and a touch of whimsy. GARDEN TOUR NOTE: The morning begins with a free, 1-hour guided tour of Vera’s Victorian Garden beginning at 10:00 a.m., led by a Benton County Master Gardener. |
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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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Brick Street Handspinners
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. |
