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

2025 Cane Hill Christmas

When: Saturday, December 6, 2:00 PM Where: 1891 Cane Hill Presbyterian Church; 14265 State Hwy 45, Canehill, AR 72717 Make plans join us at 2:00 PM on Saturday, December 6, for an afternoon of holiday merriment in the 1891 Cane Hill Presbyterian Church. This year’s musical celebration features an encore presentation of the music of […]

Call to Artists: 2026 Arkansas State Quail & Turkey Stamp Art Competition

Image caption: 2025 Quail Stamp featuring “Bobwhite Quail Pair” by Abraham Hunter In collaboration with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission (AGFC) and the Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation (AGFF), Historic Cane Hill, Inc. will host an exhibition for the Arkansas State Quail and Turkey Stamp Art Competition at the Historic Cane Hill Gallery beginning […]

2025 Cane Hill After Dark

When: Friday, October 24, 6:00 PM Where: Pyeatte Stage; Old Cane Hill Rd., Canehill, AR 72717 On Friday, October 24, Historic Cane Hill will host the fourth annual Cane Hill After Dark, an investigation of the spooky side of the Ozarks. The collective imagination of Ozark old-timers was populated with creatures fierce and fantastical. In […]

“Arkansas Style”: 200 Years of Arkansas Furniture

In conjunction with our fall exhibition “Treasured Chests: 19th Century Furniture Made by Northwest Arkansas Craftsmen,” we welcome Victoria Chandler, Curator of Collections at Historic Arkansas Museum, to Cane Hill on October 9, 2025 at 6 PM. Victoria will lead an exploration of the various styles of furniture found throughout the state over the past […]

Call to Artists: 7th Annual Arkansas High School Artists Competition

Image: Aly Hubbard, “I want to hear it please,” 15” x 16.5”, Mixed Media We invite high school-aged students to apply for the 7th 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 […]

2025 Cane Hill Harvest Festival is September 20

Join us for this community tradition! The Harvest Festival offers visitors an experience combining history, Ozark culture, and a natural setting with modern amenities and entertainment.  Visitors to the 2025 Festival on Saturday, September 20 can enjoy a country breakfast, live pie auction, food truck provisions, live music, an Arts and Eats market, sorghum pressing […]

Treasured Chests Gallery Exhibition: August 16-October 25

Historic Cane Hill is pleased to host an exhibition of historic furniture crafted by Northwest Arkansas makers in the 19th Century to be held August 16 through October 25, 2025. Treasured Chests: 19th Century Furniture by Northwest Arkansas Craftsmen celebrates the rich furniture-making traditions of Northwest Arkansas, featuring selections of more than 25 pieces of […]

Ozark Bug Crawl 2025

Join us August 23 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. This year the Bug Crawl will […]

August 16th Opening day events for Treasured Chests: 19th Century Furniture by NWA Craftsmen features Jerome Bias

In conjunction with the opening of our fall exhibition “Treasured Chests: 19th Century Furniture Made by Northwest Arkansas Craftsmen,” we welcome Jerome Bias to Cane Hill on August 16, 2025 for a fun day with educational activities. The Historic Cane Hill Gallery is located at 14327 S Hwy 45, Canehill, AR. August 16 events include: […]

Canceled: Calling all artists: Come paint en plein air

Due to the forecast of rain and storms throughout the rest of today, tomorrow, and into Saturday, we have made the decision to cancel the Plein Air Painting meetup. Thank you for your interest in the event! Our campus is open daily from sunrise to sunset and you are welcome to come out and set up your […]