November 13, 2024
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 […]
November 12, 2024
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 […]
November 8, 2024
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 […]
October 24, 2024
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 […]
October 5, 2024
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 […]
October 3, 2024
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 […]
September 10, 2024
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 […]
August 16, 2024
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 […]
August 12, 2024
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 […]
June 6, 2024
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 […]
June 1, 2024
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 […]
April 30, 2024
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 […]
April 12, 2024
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 […]
April 12, 2024
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 […]
March 21, 2024
Habitat Restoration Tour The day kicked off with a Quail Habitat Restoration Tour of privately held land in Cane Hill to teach landowners and the general public about habitat restoration and management work to benefit quail, turkey, deer, grassland songbirds, and pollinating insects. Guests were led on a guided tour by land management experts, including […]
February 16, 2024
Art Exhibition: March 16-April 27, 2024 Opening Reception and Awards Presentation: March 16 – 4:00 p.m. 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 […]
January 24, 2024
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 16. The artwork from this national competition will portray the northern […]
November 20, 2023
The 5th Annual Arkansas High School Artists Competition and Exhibition at Historic Cane Hill is sponsored by Historic Cane Hill, Inc. in partnership with the University of Arkansas School of Art. The gallery features work from Arkansas high school students currently in the 10th-12th grades. The exhibition will be on display at the Cane Hill […]
November 9, 2023
Historic Cane Hill’s Membership Program has never been more rewarding! Not only do you have exclusive access to exciting benefits and privileges, but you also get an invitation to programs like our inaugural Trailblazers History Hike on December 2 from 2-4 p.m. Local historian and Historic Cane Hill board member Susan Young will guide members […]
October 29, 2023
UPDATE: Due to overwhelming interest the church is at capacity.To join the wait list for tickets email info@historiccanehillar.org. Historic Cane Hill wishes to thank the community for a year of support and engagement. Please join us on Saturday, December 16, for an evening of holiday merriment. Members are invited to begin the evening at the […]
October 28, 2023
Historic Cane Hill invites the community to join us for an opening reception and awards ceremony for the 5th Annual Arkansas High School Artists Competition and Exhibition. The exhibition is sponsored by Historic Cane Hill, Inc. in partnership with the University of Arkansas School of Art. The gallery selections will exclusively feature work from Arkansas […]
September 14, 2023
When: Friday, October 20, 6:00 PM Where: Pyeatte Stage; Old Cane Hill Rd., Canehill, AR 72717 On Friday, October 20, Historic Cane Hill will host the second annual Cane Hill After Dark, an investigation of the spooky side of the Ozarks. Northwest Arkansas writer and folklorist Brandon Weston will share tales of Ozark monsters, ghosts, […]
September 13, 2023
We invite high school-aged students to apply for the 5th 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 […]
September 12, 2023
The Cane Hill Invitation Art Exhibition celebrates the artists of Cane Hill. Held in the Historic Cane Hill Gallery, the exhibition will open to the public on September 16 from 8am until 3pm in conjunction with the annual 2023 Cane Hill Harvest Festival. The exhibition will remain open to the public through October 28 each […]
September 10, 2023
Historic Cane Hill’s Apple History Talk and Cider Pressing has been postponed – please watch our website and social media to see upcoming events. We’d love to have you join us for Cane Hill After Dark on October 20 – click here to learn more.
August 26, 2023
Join us on September 16, 2023 for this community tradition and tribute to Ozark history and culture including live music, local artists, all-new “Arts and Eats Market,” craft demonstrations, sips and samples, and so much more! This year marks the 36th anniversary of the Harvest Festival, making it one of the longest-running community events in […]
July 15, 2023
Program Sponsors About the Ozarks Bug Crawl Historic Cane Hill is again teaming up with the University of Arkansas’s Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology to offer everyone the chance to get up close and personal with the crawling, creeping, bouncing, buzzing, flying, and fluttering life of the Ozarks! Professor of Entomology, […]
July 3, 2023
Thank you for helping make the Niloak and Beyond: 20th Century Swirl Art Pottery exhibition possible! Please enjoy these photos of the installation at the Cane Hill Gallery. PDF of gallery photos
June 27, 2023
This summer, the University of Arkansas is setting up its archeology Field School at the J.D. Wilbur Pottery Factory site! On Saturday, July 15, 9 am to 1 pm, we will hold a public day for anyone who wants to learn more about the material history of the site and the methods of excavation employed […]
June 1, 2023
Visit Niloak & Beyond The exhibition runs through July 8, 2023 at the Historic Cane Hill Gallery, located at 14327 Hwy 45 S, Canehill, AR, 72717. The Gallery is open each Thursday, Friday, and Saturday from 10 am – 2 pm and by appointment. For questions, to make a reservation for a tour, please call […]
June 1, 2023
Program Sponsors Swirl! is a day of clay celebrating our Niloak and Beyond exhibition, with activities and learning opportunities for the whole family. Come join the fun on June 17! The Community Creative Center will be on site with its Wheel Mobile, a mobile pottery studio, where participants can receive instruction and try […]
April 22, 2023
Event: Spring Cuisine Dinner & Demo When: Thursday, May 25, 2023 at 6:00 pm Where: Historic Cane Hill College, 14219 College Rd, Canehill, AR 72717 Price: 1 ticket = $30, 2 tickets = $50 Program Sponsors Historic Cane Hill is proud to partner with Ozark Natural Foods to provide a distinctive dining experience on […]
March 3, 2023
April 2, 2023 from 12:00 – 3:00 pm Cane Hill Presbyterian Church Pavilion, 14265 College Road, Canehill, Ark. Sponsored by: Members and friends of the Cane Hill community are invited to attend a family-friendly, bring-your-own-picnic day at Historic Cane Hill on Sunday, April 2nd at 12:00 PM! Historic Cane Hill celebrates members of the local […]
March 2, 2023
Plan Your Visit Extended through March 2024! Trails and self-guided exhibits are open daily from sunrise to sunset Admission is free Presenting Local Sponsor Local Sponsors This project is supported in part by a grant from the Arkansas Humanities Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities. About […]
March 1, 2023
Sponsored by Historic Cane Hill is happy to partner again with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and the Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation on the 2023 Arkansas State Quail & Turkey Stamp Art Competition! Join us Saturday, March 18 at 1:30 PM for the exhibit opening and reception, and see which entries won. The […]
November 8, 2022
Join Historic Cane Hill, the University of Arkansas School of Art, students, families, and teachers to celebrate at the 4th Annual Arkansas High School Artists Competition and Exhibition on November 19! **UPDATE** The winners have been announced and the art is now on display! Historic Cane Hill is sincerely honored to have these and so […]
October 13, 2022
When: Saturday, November 5, 2022. Various events from 9am to 6 pm. Where: Historic Cane Hill College Building — 14219 College Rd, Canehill, AR, 72717. Get away to Cane Hill for a series of events inspired by nature. Activities throughout the day will give visitors opportunities to connect to the natural surroundings of the Ozarks […]
October 10, 2022
We invite high school aged students to apply for the 4th 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 […]
September 28, 2022
When: October 21 @ 5:30 pm Where: Meet @ Cane Hill Cemetery, 18136 Canehill Rd, Lincoln, AR, 72744 Parking: Follow signs from Hwy 45 and Lincoln-Canehill Rd. Halloween and Cane Hill history are coming together on Friday, October 21st! Join us for Historic Cane Hill After Dark–a chance for adults to drink some cider, spend […]
August 31, 2022
October 8, 2022 12:30 PM to 4:30 PM Historic Cane Hill College, 14219 College Rd, Canehill, AR, 72717 With its storied human history, Historic Cane Hill goes hand-in-hand with archeology. Archeology Day at Historic Cane Hill is a chance for families to learn how human-made Habitat is an important part of the landscape. The Arkansas […]
August 30, 2022
September 17, 4:30 pm Cane Hill College, 14219 College Road, Canehill, AR Join us for a program about how bugs have changed human societies. Entomologist Ray Fisher will use research from the book The Silken Thread: Five Insects and Their Impacts on Human History, which he co-authored with Robert N. Wiedenmann, to focus on […]
June 10, 2022
Join us on September 17, 2022 for this community tradition, the Cane Hill Harvest Festival, featuring Ozark Country Breakfast, live music from local bands, sorghum production, craft demonstrations, food vendors and more! Festival admission is free. Parking cost is $3 per car. Bring a lawn chair or blanket for the evening concert! For more info, […]
May 24, 2022
Photo of Polk Bookout tending his flock by Howard Clark. From the Caroline Price Clark Collection. Housed at Shiloh Museum, Springdale, AR. As a part of the ongoing Smithsonian Habitat exhibition at Historic Cane Hill and with the support of the Arkansas Humanities Council, we are excited to present our first Habitat Humanities Series event, Farming in the Ozarks, […]
April 2, 2022
In December of 1837, a detachment of Cherokee people who were removed from their homes east of the Mississippi endured a tragic camp here in Cane Hill on their way to Oklahoma. The purpose of this ceremony is to dedicate a space onsite at Historic Cane Hill that will hold the experience of these people […]
February 16, 2022
Choose your own adventure with this list as your guide! 1. Ring the bell in the College Bell Tower 2. Stand in the middle of the Jordan Creek Bridge and take in the view 3. Spot a Blue Heron by Jordan Creek 4. Watch for eagles and hawks 5. Bring your sketch pad or easel […]
December 15, 2021
Historic Cane Hill has partnered with the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission and Arkansas Game and Fish Foundation for four years to promote the arts in Arkansas and help gain support to restore and conserve quail habitat. 2022 was the first juried competition to select the artwork for a voluntary quail stamp. The Quail Stamp Art […]
October 29, 2021
Join us for the 3rd Annual High School Artists Exhibition and Competition. A virtual exhibition and reception ceremony will take place on Friday, November 19th at 6pm. For more information, contact David Collins, 479-824-4455 or Donna Smith Jones, 479-575-5202.
