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Meet the Author/Book Signing

Connie Cottingham will be at the museum on Sunday September 29 from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. for a book signing of her newly released book, 

"100 Things to Do in Bentonville/Rogers Before You Die", which also includes information about Bella Vista.  Connie is a native of Rogers and has recently moved back to NW Arkansas to continue her garden and travel writing career.

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Bella Vista Historical Museum Proposed Addition​

Planning and fundraising for the proposed museum addition are underway!  This rendering shows the current museum expanding north from the present building, and enclosing the Settlers Cabin. 

 

The objectives of the expansion project are:

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  • To provide additional exhibit space to display more of the collection

  • To provide long-term protection to the Settlers Cabin and to the artifacts contained within

  • To provide additional climate controlled archival space for the Museum's large amount of paper records

  • To provide a space for functions that will allow the Museum to continue to function when the time arrives to replace the 1980's modular section of the Museum​

Need A Gift Idea?

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We are helping the Bella Vista Bluebird Society raise funds by selling these hats for them, just $18 each.  Stop by and take a look at these and many other items for sale in our gift shop!

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New Arrival!

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100% cotton Tea Towel by moody brown!  Measures 27"x27".  Available at the Museum for $10 each.

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Interested in Owning a Piece of Bella Vista History?

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If you collect Bella Vista "memorabilia" or just believe that owning a piece of history is cool, then check out these vintage clothing items from the "Village" days!  White shirts in sizes 32-34 ($12) and yellow sweaters in sizes 32-36 ($15).

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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.

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