Hear The Roar of the 1920s: The Rogers Historical Museum is thrilled to announce its latest temporary exhibit, "Last Call: History of Alcohol in Ozarks," set to captivate audiences from March 15 to November 9, 2024.

But wait, there's more! You are invited to become a Member of the Friends of the Rogers Historical Museum and attend a Member Preview Night of this new exhibit. now is the perfect time to become a member and take advantage of exclusive privileges, including access to the 21+ Member Only sneak preview event set for Thursday, March 14. Join the party and delve into the intriguing history of alcohol in the Ozarks, where tales of rebellion, resilience, and renewal await discovery.

Members Preview Event Details:

• Date: Thursday, March 14
• Time: Drop in any time between 4:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
• Location: Rogers Historical Museum, 313 South Second Street, Rogers, Arkansas
• Features:
  • Enjoy light hors d’oeuvres accompanied by beer, wine, and soft drinks, generously sponsored by Nabholz Construction.
  • Embrace the spirit of the 1920s by dressing up in period attire or come as you are!
  • Receive a drink ticket redeemable for a limited-edition "Last Call Lager," brewed exclusively by the Ozark Beer Company.
  • Capture memories with a 1920s-inspired jailbird photo in the Museum’s jail cell, perfect for updating your social media.
  • Groove to the tunes of the Stolen Moments Jazz Trio, providing live music throughout the evening.

Why it matters: The museum preserves and showcases our community's cultural heritage as it collects, preserves, and displays artifacts, documents, and stories that are integral to the identity and history of Rogers and its surrounding region.

Go Deeper: The Rogers Historical Museum is a Department of the City of Rogers, Arkansas. It is also supported by two non-profit organizations:

• Rogers Historical Museum Foundation

• Friends of the Rogers Historical Museum

Membership Details:

• Annual Memberships:
  • Individuals: $20
  • Families: $30
• Additional Annual Levels of support include
  • Sponsor $50
  • Patron $75
  • Benefactor $100
  • Steward $500

But wait, there's more! You are invited to become a Member of the Friends of the Rogers Historical Museum.

• As a member of the Friends of the Rogers Historical Museum, you are contributing to the preservation of Rogers heritage.

• Membership comes with exclusive privileges, including access to the 21+ Member Only sneak preview event on March 14.

• Your membership contribution is tax deductible

• You will receive The Friends' quarterly newsletter, History Matters

• You will receive Invitations to all Friends members-only events

By becoming a member, you not only gain access to this exclusive event but also contribute to the preservation of the past, support ongoing initiatives, and help secure the future of the Rogers Historical Museum.

Delve into the captivating saga of alcohol in Arkansas, where the clash between moonshiners, bootleggers, and temperance advocates shaped the state's history. This exhibit chronicles Arkansas' fluctuating legal landscape regarding alcohol, from the staunch advocates for dry counties to the enthusiastic supporters of wet counties. Explore how this historical battle paved the way for the unprecedented success of retail alcohol sales in Northwest Arkansas today.

Highlights of the exhibit include:

• an authentic Ozarks copper still
• a mid-20th-century commercial wine bottling machine
• a wealth of local stories and historic photographs.

For more information about membership or the "Last Call" exhibit, please visit rogershistoricalmuseum.org or call 479-621-1154.

You are invited: Now is a great time to become a member of the Friends of the Rogers Historical Museum. THEN, join the party as they delve into the intriguing history of alcohol in the Ozarks, where tales of rebellion, resilience, and renewal await discovery. The Rogers Historical Museum Foundation invites you to this evening of revelry and enlightenment as they uncover the enthralling history of alcohol in the Ozarks.

ABOUT ROGERS HISTORICAL MUSEUM
The Rogers Historical Museum’s mission is to enrich lives through education, experience and exploration of our heritage. The museum is located at 313 & 322 South Second Street, at the corner of Second and Cherry, in historic downtown Rogers. They are open Tuesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. For more information, please visit rogershistoricalmuseum.org or call 479-621-1154. General admission is free.