GET INVOLVED

VOLUNTEER

​​Volunteers are vital in supporting the Museum's work. They assist with everything from giving tours to helping with special events.

Research Library Assistants:
Assist researchers in their quest for general historical or family information. Experience or strong interest in genealogical research is important. Understanding and commitment to museum policies and rules is required.

Museum Tour Guides:
Seeking volunteer tour guides with experience or strong interest and willingness to learn local Arkansas history. Good speaking skills, an outgoing personality with ability to provide visitors with an educational and enjoyable experience is a plus. An understanding and commitment to museum policies and rules in required. 

Please contact Monte Harris at [email protected]
​or (479) 621-1154 for additional information or questions.​

BECOME A FRIENDS MEMBER

Established in 1974, the Friends of the Rogers Historical Museum is a non-profit museum 501(c)(3) membership organization that aids and supports the Rogers Historical Museum and staff to preserve the memories, objects, and history of Rogers, Arkansas and the surrounding region. If you would like to learn more on how you can support the Rogers Historical Museum by becoming a Friends member, please contact Phyllis Richardson at [email protected] or 1200 W. Walnut St., Suite 1084, Rogers, AR 72756.

MISSION: The mission of the Friends of the Rogers Historical Museum, a membership non-profit organization, is to support the Rogers Historical Museum as it endeavors to preserve the history of Rogers and its citizens.

As a member of the Friends, you'll feel great about preserving our Rogers heritage and receive the following benefits:

  • Tax deduction for your membership contribution
  • The Friends' quarterly newsletter History Matters
  • Invitation to Friends members only events

Annual Contribution Levels

Individual $20
Family $30
Sponsor $50
Patron $75
Benefactor $100
Steward $500

Friends Board of Directors

Sandy Chalmers, President
Sara Ford, Vice President
Randy Shofner, Treasurer
Linda Somerville, Secretary
Karen Burks
​Rose Ann Hofer
​Diana Kolman
Patsy Mooney
Francis Rankin
​Ray Sanford
Beth Young

Phyllis Richardson, Administrative Assistant

ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM FOUNDATION CHARITABLE GIFTS

The Rogers Historical Museum Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization established to raise funds and provide on-going financial support to the Rogers Historical Museum, supplementing the tax-based support the museum receives as a department of the City of Rogers, Arkansas. To learn more about the Rogers Historical Museum Foundation or to make a tax-deductible charitable gift, visit rogershistoricalmuseumfoundation.org or contact Allison McElroy at [email protected] or (479) 397-1993.

MISSION: The Rogers Historical Museum Foundation is committed to preserving the past, supporting the present, and securing the future through ongoing financial support for the Rogers Historical Museum.

Foundation Board of Directors

Gail Shepherd, President
​Paul Hively, Vice President
Marni Autrey Jackson, Secretary
Jené Huffman-Gilreath, Treasurer
Jerry Hiett


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​Esteban Ayala Medel
​Christina Ober
Bill Watkins

Allison McElroy, Acting Executive Director

LET'S STAY IN TOUCH