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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10AM – 2PM

Holiday Hours: The Museum and Gallery will be closed 11.28–11.30 and will re-open with regular hours on 12.5

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

Announcing the 6th Annual Arkansas High School Artists Exhibition

The 6th Annual Arkansas High School Artists Exhibition in partnership with the University of Arkansas School of Art showcases work from Arkansas high school students. The exhibition is on display at the Cane Hill Gallery through January 18, 2025. The Gallery is open each Thursday, Friday, & Saturday from 10 AM – 2 PM. A […]

NEW DATES: Colburn Barn Restoration Workshop

Photo by Russell A. Cothren The Colburn Barn Restoration workshop previously scheduled for November 2024 will be held May 29, 2025 – June 4, 2025.  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 […]

Call to Artists: 2025 Arkansas State Quail & Turkey Stamp Art Competition

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 March 15. The artwork from this national competition will portray the northern […]

Member Exclusive: Trailblazers History Hike with Susan Young

Historic Cane Hill’s members have exclusive access to the encore presentation of our Trailblazers History Hike on Saturday, November 16, from 2-4 p.m. Local historian and Historic Cane Hill board member Susan Young will guide members along our History Trail. Guests will view several of HCH’s iconic landmarks, including the Methodist Manse, our oldest standing […]

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 […]

Rescheduled Colburn Barn Restoration Workshop

Photo by Russell A. Cothren The Colburn Barn Restoration workshop previously scheduled for November 2024 will be held May 29, 2025 – June 4, 2025.  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 […]

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 […]