Virtual Tours

Trammel Gallery

​The tangled history of moonshiners and bootleggers versus the energetic women of the temperance society all played important roles in the complicated story of alcohol in Arkansas. This exhibit follows the chronological pendulum of Arkansas law as it swings back and forth through the years between the cold sober teetotalers who campaigned for dry counties and the high-spirited bibbers who supported wet counties. See how the legacy of this historic battle led to the present-day success of more retail alcohol sales than ever before in Northwest Arkansas. 
​The Apple Blossom Festivals of the 1920s in Rogers were a grand celebration of the apple industry in Northwest Arkansas. They were also a chance to showcase the beauty of Arkansas in springtime, and the prosperity and economic progress of a growing region. Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the first Apple Blossom Festival in 1923, “A Parade of Apple Blossoms” takes you through the elaborate costumes, contests, tours, and more that turned Rogers and the surrounding area into an apple blossom pilgrimage each spring.
​Learn about some of the true stories of bushwhacker attacks, food shortages and other daily life and death challenges for Benton County civilians in a war-torn land on the edge of the American frontier. This exhibit shares personal accounts from letters, local family histories and other documents detailing experiences of daily life during the Civil War period.
 
​The use of aprons has been important to humans since time immemorial. Aprons have served both function and fashion through the centuries. You’ll see everything from utilitarian aprons used by housewives and tradesmen to novelty aprons used just for show. Learn how aprons can often tell stories about the people that wore them and sometimes even reflect their personal style.
Explore fun items from Rogers Founding Families including original tools, medicine bottles, doctors instruments, a pocket watch, post cards, a Knights Templar Uniform and even a cork sizer. Learn the fascinating history behind families such as the Millers who, after opening a simple dry goods store in 1881, had family members that went on to become a mayor, city treasurer and workers on the Frisco Railroad.
This exhibit explores the early architectural heritage of Rogers from the city’s founding in 1881 until the 1950s through a display of photographs, documents, and building-related objects from the museum’s collections. Learn about the architects and builders, such as A. O. Clarke and John Myler, who created many of Rogers’ early structures, including the Victory Theater and Opera House, that continue to shape the architectural identity of the city’s historic downtown. 

​A glowing showcase of glassware in the museum’s collections from the 1870s-1970s, featuring cut, pressed, and decorative glass, as well as a collection of decorative salt dishes that belonged to the Reagan sisters.

​Remember the joy of childhood play? This exhibit features toys from the museum’s collection dating from the 1890s to the early 2000s. Discover how American toys often reflect our culture by teaching life skills through play. Learn how the manufacture of toys shifted in the twentieth century from being primarily homemade to largely commercialized. 
​A look at the evolution of photography through a selection of cameras and photographic prints from the Rogers Historical Museum collections. This exhibit gives a glimpse at everything from 19th -century daguerreotypes and formal studio portraits, to the rise of personal cameras, instant Polaroids, and the modern era of snapshot photography.
​Apples were once the backbone of the Northwest Arkansas economy. So much so that this area was known as the Land of the Big Red Apple. Most of the good apples were shipped out to market on the train, but where did the bad apples go? This exhibit takes a closer look at the apple cider vinegar industry in Benton County in the late 1800s and early 1900s.
​The Ozarks have been home to many artists, including painters, woodworkers, and other craftsmen. Take a look at some of the objects in the museum’s collection that were made by various Ozark artists. Among those featured include artworks by Roy Harris (folk art woodcarver), Elsie Mistie Sterling (sketch artist and painter) and Henry Tribble (wood inlayer).
In a typical year, the Rogers Historical Museum can only display a small portion of its massive collection of objects. “Our Favorite Things” gave our museum staff an opportunity to exhibit their personal favorites by picking some of the most unique and often overlooked items in our collection. Along with seeing some rare pieces, visitors also got the chance to vote on their own “favorite things”.
An exhibit on the history of Pel-Freez for the 110th anniversary of this long-time Rogers’ company.  This exhibit features objects from the Pel-Freez collection, including photographs, advertisement memorabilia, biological samples and lab equipment. ​
​This biographical exhibit features a sizable collection of Coach Bond memorabilia, including personal scrapbooks, championship footballs, trophies and sketches, as well as other Rogers High School related objects from the museum’s collections.