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Due to the current health situation in the area, we recommend but do not require a mask while you are in the building. Masks are available if you do not have one. However, all volunteers are fully vaccinated. As always, admission is free.
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Bella Vista in Bloom
Saturday, June 11 through Monday, July 11, 2022
The Bella Vista Historical Museum is one of three locations in town chosen for the first annual installation of a form of street art known as "yarn bombing", in which artists cover or decorate public objects with knitted or crocheted yarn. A project of the Bella Vista Arts Council, the opening dedication will be at the BV Library at 10 am on 6/11. The museum installation will be on the front of the building and available to see at any time of the day for free.
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Family Movie Night
Friday, July 8, 2022 at 7:00 pm
We will be showing "Night at the Museum"
Registration is free and required. Parents are asked to stay.
Register by calling the museum at 479-855-2335 and leaving a message.
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Family Ice Cream Social
Saturday, August 6, 2022 at 3:00 pm
Registration is free and required. Parents are asked to stay.
Register by calling the museum at 479-855-2335 and leaving a message.
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Temporary Exhibits
New temporary exhibit at the Bella Vista Historical Society Museum features antique and vintage fly fishing reels and bamboo fly rods, one of which was used in the 1992 film "A River Runs Through It". Other display items of note include fresh and saltwater flies, fly boxes, photographs and books. Of special interest is a 1942 Life Magazine issue featuring avid fly fisher/actress Ginger Rogers fly fishing and wearing waders.
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The museum is currently looking for volunteers to work a once-a-month shift as docents (staff members). You can learn more about being a docent here.
Teens can also help by joining our Teen Volunteer Squad.
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For every $6 donated to the museum, Jill Werner will give you a jar of her homemade jam.
You can find out more on her website and her Facebook page.