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

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 […]

Colburn Barn Restoration Workshop

September 10, 2024

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

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 […]

Historic Cane Hill Reintroduces Folk Artist Essie Ward to Ozark Audiences

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 […]

Ozark Bug Crawl

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 […]

Pollinator Pals

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 […]

John Lasater Exhibition and Workshop

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 […]

Annual Picnic and Family Fun Day Returns to Cane Hill

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 […]

Celebrate Earth Day at Historic Cane Hill

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 […]

Wild Bird Bonanza Held March 16

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 […]

2024 Arkansas Quail and Turkey Stamp Art Exhibition, Inaugural Quail Dinner, and Quail Habitat Tour

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 […]

Call to Artists: 2024 Arkansas State Quail & Turkey Stamp Art Competition

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 […]

5th Annual Arkansas High School Artists Competition & Exhibition

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 […]

Member Exclusive: Trailblazers History Hike with Susan Young

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 […]

Cane Hill Christmas: A Festive Holiday Gathering

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 […]

Opening Reception: 5th Annual Arkansas High School Artists Competition

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 […]

Cane Hill After Dark

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, […]

Call to Artists: 5th Annual Arkansas High School Artists Competition

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 […]

Cane Hill Invitational Art Exhibition

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 […]

Postponed: Apple History Talk

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.  

Cane Hill Harvest Festival

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 […]

The Ozarks Bug Crawl 2023

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, […]

Niloak & Beyond Exhibition Gallery Installation

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

Public Day at the Wilbur Kiln Dig

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 […]

Niloak & Beyond: 20th Century American Swirl Art Pottery

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 […]

Swirl!

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 […]

Spring Cuisine Dinner & Demo with Heather Artripe

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 […]

April 2 – Cane Hill Community Picnic

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 […]

Habitat Smithsonian Exhibition – Extended!

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 […]

2023 Arkansas State Quail and Turkey Stamp Art Exhibition

March 18 – Exhibit Opening: Arkansas State Quail & Turkey Stamp Artwork Competition

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 […]

2022 Arkansas High School Art Exhibition

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 […]

Inspired by Nature featuring Nature Writing Workshop and Craft Talk

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 […]

Call to Artists: 4th Annual Arkansas High School Artists Competition

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 […]

Historic Cane Hill After Dark

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 […]

Archeology Day at Historic Cane Hill

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 […]

The Silken Thread Author Talk with Ray Fisher

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 […]

2022 Cane Hill Harvest Festival

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, […]

Explore Historic Cane Hill

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 […]

2022 Quail Stamp Art Contest

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 […]

3rd Annual High School Artists Exhibition and Competition

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.