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Bastinelli. Tontitown Historical Museum shares the local history of a unique Italian immigrant community that was founded in 1895 by Father Pietro Brandini. The foundations of the Tontitown community was wine production, which is why the museum features an antique grape press and wine bottling machine, as well as many other artifacts to help guests envision what life was like back in the days of yore. Another niche museum is the Daisy Airgun Museum in downtown Rogers. The museum celebrates the history of one of the most popular toys of all time, featuring antique guns dating as far back as the 1600s. They also sell very limited production collector's edition products, making this an absolute must-see for gun enthusiasts. One of the most popular museums in the area is located in Bentonville, and although it is small by comparison, its subject is a large titan of industry. The Walmart Museum was established in 1990 to showcase the history of Walmart and the Walton family's mission to help families save money and live better. Guests come from all around the world, especially during the Walmart Shareholders meeting, to see the original Walton's 5&10; where Sam Walton's dreams began. Bentonville is also home to the Museum of Native American History, or the MONAH. Established in 2006, this museum honors the earliest inhabitants of the geographic area with six permanent exhibits, each showing a detailed history of a different age in the area's history, from the Paleo era when American history began all the way to when Native Americans began to interact with European settlers. For those wanting a detailed history of the area as a whole, there are two excellent options. The first is the Rogers Historical Museum, which tells the history of Rogers and its surrounding areas through five permanent exhibits. This museum is unique because it is housed not just under one roof, but several spread out through downtown Rogers, one of which is an actual Frisco train car. With a fully restored Victorian home, an actual train caboose, and interactive exhibits for kids, the Rogers Historical Museum is packed with educational fun for the whole family. Another museum encompassing regional history is the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History, established in 1968. Located in downtown Springdale, the Shiloh Museum gets its name from the 1840s pioneer town that would later become chartered as Springdale. The Shiloh Museum houses five permanent exhibits and several rotating special exhibits, and on top of the 22,000 square feet of indoor museum, there are also six historic buildings outside on the grounds for guests to visit. With the interactive exhibits and costumes for kids, guests can really get the feel of what life was like in the Ozark pioneer communities of old. Rogers Historical Museum DiscoverNorthwestArkansas.com | 11

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