Welcome to the Benton County Historical Society Bentonville, AR
A Society Preserving Yesterday for Tomorrow!
Open Tuesday - Friday 10:00AM - 3:00PM
Closed Sunday, Monday, & Saturday
June 20, 2026
Annual BCHS Historic Home Tour
The BCHS Historic Home Tour is scheduled for Saturday, June 20, 2026 from 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM and tickets can be purchased at the BCHS office. Tickets are $30 in advance and $40 the day of the event. Free admission for children under 12. We will have 4 historic Bentonville homes for our tour. You don't want to miss this tour!
Bentonville, Arkansas History
City of Bentonville Link to Bentonville History
Click on the link below to vist Bentonville, Arkansas new history pages on their web site.
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Membership General information
Membership Descriptions
Membership is open to everyone interested in the history and heritage of Benton County. Dues include a subscription to The Benton County Pioneer, published quarterly by the Benton County historical Society.
An Individual membership ($30/annually) refers to an individual that is looking to support the BCHS and learn more about the history of Benton County. These memberships are suitable for people wishing to stay current on Benton County historical events and activities.
A Family membership ($40/annually) provides your family members the ability to give their time, money, energy, expertise, and connections to support the BCHS. In exchange, the BCHS offers early access to sponsored events of the BCHS.
Lifetime memberships ($250) are consistently better in terms of value, cost, and net revenue compared to new members. You will receive exclusive perks and benefits in the form of discounts for event tickets, etc. A one-time payment allows the member to become a member for life and receive all the benefits of membership in the Benton County Historical Society.
A Sponsor or Benefactor (any $ value can be submitted) is someone who provides financial or other types of support to the Benton County Historical Society, typically without any expectation of direct personal gain. In contrast, a sponsor is someone who provides support to an individual or organization with the expectation of receiving some form of recognition or benefit in return.
General information
Annual Home Tour
The Annual BCHS Historic Home Tour is always scheduled for the Early Summer and will run from 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM and you can visit any of the homes in any order you please. Tickets are available for purchase and can be purchased here or at the BCHS office. Tickets are $30 in advance and $40 the day of the event. Free admission for children under 12. You don't want to miss this tour.
Annual Bean Supper
Every year in October we have our Annual Bean Supper Fundraiser! $15 per dinner including the homemade pies. The Bean Supper starts at 4:00 PM at the Benton County Historical Society Office at 306 NW 2nd St. in Bentonville, AR and ends around 7:00. If you can’t stay, grab a to-go bag. We appreciate all of your support!
The Benton County Pioneer magazine
To make Benton County history available to its members and others who may be interested, now and in years to come, the Society publishes The Benton County Pioneer, a quarterly magazine now in its 70th year.
Within its pages, readers will find a cache of stories, photos, and accounts of earlier Benton County, genealogical information, and reports of current efforts affecting historic preservation. When you purchase a membership, you will receive The Benton County Pioneer magazine (published quarterly) as part of your membership.
The Benton County Pioneer magazine Back Issues
Back issues of The Benton County Pioneer, are offered for sale at the BCHS main office.
Price: $10.00 each postpaid, or $1 per copied page.
Special enlarged 99-page "Civil War Centennial Issue" (Vol. 7, No. 3, of 1962) can be purchased from our headquarters, $12.00 postpaid.
Research Records and Materials
Research records and materials of the Society include all issues of the Benton County Pioneer, early Benton County Marriage, Chattel, Land and Personal Tax Records, cemetery records, and books and publications of local family histories. These records are available to members and the public in the historical archives.
Historical Markers Program
The Society has also taken responsibility for maintaining historical markers and monuments which members helped to erect throughout Benton County. The markers permanently identify the locations of Civil War events, and other historic sites.
To help keep memories alive, BCHS offers a Self-drive Tour Guide to ten skirmish and camp sites throughout the county. (11 x 17 six-fold with jumbo maps, driving instructions and full texts, $2.00 ppd.)