EVENTS
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Museum and Me
September - May Every 2nd Tuesday 9:00 a.m. 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 Register |
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Watercolors in the Fall Garden
September 12, 2026 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Key Wing Education Center Inspired by the Victorian love of botanical art, this relaxing, hands-on class will introduce simple watercolor techniques while creating artwork featuring seasonal flowers, colorful leaves, and other treasures from the fall garden. No matter if you're an experienced artist or have never picked up a paintbrush, you'll enjoy an afternoon of creativity in the beautiful setting of the historic 1895 Hawkins House. You'll leave with your own botanical watercolor and inspiration to continue exploring nature through art. No registration required. Painting supplies provided. Presented by the Benton County Master Gardeners at the Key Wing Education Center. |
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Rogers History Club
September 17, 2026 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Key Wing Education Center Join our panel of retired Rogers Public School teachers as they look back on public education in Rogers throughout the past 50 years, swap schoolyard secrets, tell teacher tales, and share chalk-dusted dreams. Light hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served. FREE for Friends members. Not-yet-Friends members may join at friendsrhm.org or at the door. Rogers History Club attendees are invited to bring memorabilia from their Rogers school days for show and tell before the program. The temporary exhibit, “School Days: Education in Rogers”, will also be open before the event from 5:00-6:00 p.m. |
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Natural State, Natural Dyes
(SOLD OUT) September 19, 2026 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Free Admission (Registration Required) Recommended Ages 16+ Step back in time to explore the intersection of nature, chemistry, and early American craftsmanship. In celebration of America’s 250th anniversary, this free, hands-on masterclass highlights how early Ozark settlers utilized local flora to dye textiles. Led by master spinner Eddon Boyd, participants will dive into the science of heritage dyeing:
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Garden Alchemy: Herbs for Home & Well-Being
October 10, 2026 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Free Admission Step into the fascinating world of Victorian herbs where history, folklore, and gardening come together. Embrace the bewitching vibes of the season with a journey into the mysterious side of the Victorian garden. Discover the use of plants believed to heal, protect, and ward off the unknown, then craft your own herb keepsake to take home. Long before modern medicine cabinets, Victorian homes relied on herb gardens filled with plants valued for their fragrance, beauty, and centuries of tradition in culinary and medicinal uses. Hear about some of the stories behind herbs like rosemary, lavender, sage, and thyme while exploring the folklore, symbolism, and everyday practices that made these plants treasured companions in Victorian life. This program is free and open to the public. No registration required. Presented by the Benton County Master Gardeners at the Key Wing Education Center. |
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Hawkins House Garden Tour
April - October, Every 2nd Saturday 10:00 a.m. Free Admission NOTE: The garden tour is cancelled for September and October 2026 due to grounds construction. 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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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. |
