Historic Places

Cane Hill College (1886)

Cane Hill School was founded in 1834 and was the first formally organized school in Northwest Arkansas.

McCarty House (1875)

Located between Dutch Mills and Morrow on Highway 45, the McCarty House was built in 1875.

Zeb & Eunice Edmiston House (1872)

The Edmistons built this vernacular Greek Revival cottage in 1872.

Methodist Manse (1859)

Originally built in 1859, the restored building now houses the Historic Cane Hill, Inc. office.

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Rentals and Facilities

Make your special event an unforgettable occasion at Historic Cane Hill. Our campus features several classic examples of 19th century architecture renovated to include modern comforts. Choose from several one-of-a-kind venues of various sizes and acres of outdoor space for receptions or outdoor events. A truly unique setting is ready and waiting for your wedding, reunion, business conference, seminar or family gathering.

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Trails and Outdoors

With over three miles of hiking trails featuring crystal clear creeks, wildlife and moss covered boulders, visitors experience the beauty of the Ozarks while getting a rare glimpse into the region’s cultural history. Through interpretive trails, as well as guided and self-guided tours, guests can immerse themselves in the stories of 19th century rural life in Arkansas including the community’s once-booming agricultural economy and much more.

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As a non-profit organization, we rely on community members like you. There are many ways you can help us preserve the history of Washington County for generations to come. Your investment in Historic Cane Hill will offer future generations a direct connection to the heritage that inspired the pioneering and entrepreneurial spirit now exemplifying a booming Northwest Arkansas.

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Partnership

We’re a proud member of the Northwest Arkansas community and always willing to partner with area businesses. Find out if your organization is a good fit, today.

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News

Apple History and Cider Pressing

Come to Historic Cane Hill to explore the rich history of apple growing and production in the region and participate in a cider pressing demonstration. Local historian and HCH board member Susan Young will give a presentation discussing the history of apples in Cane Hill and the surrounding area. Members of the team from the […]

Cane Hill After Dark 2024 – Murder, Madness, and Mayhem: Tombstones that Tell Tales

When: Friday, October 25, 6:00 PM Where: Pyeatte Stage; Old Cane Hill Rd., Canehill, AR 72717 What: Murder, Madness, and Mayhem: Tombstones that Tell Tales Join us for the third annual Cane Hill After Dark, an peek into the spooky side of the Ozarks. This year’s guest is Abby Burnett, author of Gone to the […]

Colburn Barn Restoration Workshop

Photo by Russell A. Cothren November 17 – 23, 2024 Join Historic Cane Hill for a week of timber frame restoration in Canehill, Arkansas, in partnership with Heartwood School and the national Timber Framers Guild. The Colburn Barn, recently acquired by Historic Cane Hill, is a century-old barn once used on an apple-growing operation and […]

Call to Artists: 6th Annual Arkansas High School Artists Competition

We invite high school-aged students to apply for the 6th Annual Arkansas High School Artists Competition and Exhibition sponsored by Historic Cane Hill, Inc. in partnership with the University of Arkansas School of Art. The exhibition and competition are open to any Arkansas high school student currently in the 10th-12th grade. The Grand Prize, granted to an Arkansas high school senior, is […]

Historic Cane Hill Reintroduces Folk Artist Essie Ward to Ozark Audiences

The Historic Cane Hill Gallery will display a selection of the Ozark Folk Art Paintings of Essie Treat Ward (1902-1981) in an exhibition August 17 – October 26, 2024.  Folk artist Essie Treat Ward was born in 1902 in Searcy County, where she resided until her death in 1981. Often called the “Grandma Moses of […]

Ozark Bug Crawl

Join us August 24 to explore the creeping, crawling, floating, and fluttering life of Cane Hill! Experts from the University of Arkansas Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology will be on-site to help you identify your captures, determine the order of each specimen, and share fun facts about each insect. Staff from the Scott Family Amazeum […]

Pollinator Pals

Dive into the wonders of Arkansas’ State Butterfly, the Diana Fritillary (Argynnis diana), with special guest Shawn Hunter, a NWA Master Naturalist, a Wild Ones Ozark Chapter member, and the co-founder of The Diana Project. Shawn will help celebrate National Pollinators Month by sharing an informative presentation that explores the Diana’s unique lifecycle and the […]

John Lasater Exhibition and Workshop

Please join us for an opening reception to welcome John Lasater to the Historic Cane Hill Gallery Thursday, May 9, 2024 from 6-7:30 PM. A prolific figure in the plein air scene for many years, John is widely regarded as one of the premier outdoor painters in America, evidenced by his invitation to join the […]

Annual Picnic and Family Fun Day Returns to Cane Hill

On Sunday, April 28, 2024, the community is invited to bring friends, family, and a picnic lunch to enjoy an afternoon of fun and fellowship. NOTE UPDATED LOCATION:Due to forecast rain, we will gather indoors at the Cane Hill College, 14219 College Road. Historic Cane Hill celebrates members of the local community and all their […]

Celebrate Earth Day at Historic Cane Hill

Join us to celebrate Earth Day through a series of outdoor activities scheduled for Saturday, April 20, 2024. Full day’s schedule: 10-11 | Yoga on the College Lawn with Jennifer Neill 11-12 | Picnic Lunch (Boxed lunches or BYO picnic) 12-2 | Forest Bathing with Lori Carter   Yoga on the College Lawn with Jennifer […]