Updated: Shiloh Museum June eNews

Two changes on this notice: Second session of history camp is July 12-16 and Photo ID group is June 19.

JUNE at the MUSEUM   1800s History Camp for Kids It's not too late to sign up kids ages 6-9 for one of two sessions: June 21-25 and July 12-26, from 9:00 a.m. to noon each day. Campers will enjoy games, crafts, and food from the 1800s. Each day will feature a different theme, including Native Americans, pioneers, the Civil War, railroads, and Victorian fun. Cost for the camp is $45 for museum members and $50 for non-members. Preregistration and payment is required.  Meet A Firefighter Summer Saturday Program Saturday, June 12, 12:30-3:00 p.m. Help us celebrate the history of the Springdale Fire Department! 12:30 p.m.   Mayor's Proclamation 12:35 p.m.   Reminiscing with former chief Mickey Jackson 12:50 p.m.   "Today's Springdale Fire Department," by Chief Duane Atha 1:00-3:00 p.m. • Visit with members of the Springdale Fire Department and see a modern fire engine • Tour the Fire Safety House • Meet "Old Betsy," the department's historic 1931 pumper truck • Kids can make a fire hat and an edible fire truck • Watch the 1916 Charlie Chaplin classic, The Fireman • See Answering the Call, an exhibit on the history of the Springdale Fire Department Public Access Television: The Quilt of Community Diversity Wednesday, June 16, noon Independent journalist and author Richard Drake of Fayetteville will discuss the history of public access TV in Northwest Arkansas . Bring a sack lunch if you like; we'll provide cookies, lemonade, and coffee. Photo Identification Saturday, June 24, 10 a.m.-noon Come help us identify people, places, and events in newspaper photos taken over the last 40 years. Current Exhibits Through January 22, 2011. All Dressed Up, an exhibit of men's, women's, and children's finery. Through September 18. Answering the Call, an exhibit on the history of the Springdale Fire Department. Through August 21. Carl Smith's Fayetteville, a photo exhibit featuring images from the 1910s through the 1950s. New Podcasts • Our Natural Heritage, volumes 2 and 3, by members of LifeWriters memoirists. • My Fayetteville, by Deryl Powers, Shirley Lucas, Kim Agee, and Charlie Alison. Find these and more on our podcast page. Monthly Meetings at the Museum Arkansas Boston Mountain Chapter, National Railway Historical Society 3rd Thursday, 7 p.m. Life Writers 1st and 3rd Mondays, 10 a.m. Northwest Arkansas Civil War Roundtable 4th Thursday, 7 p.m. Ozark Wireless Society 4th Saturday, 10 a.m. Shiloh Sacred Harp Singers 4th Sunday, 1:30 p.m. Sons of Confederate Veterans 3rd Tuesday, 7 p.m. Tellers of Tales 3rd Saturday, 10:30 a.m. (every other month)