# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Special Event: A Conversation with the Smithsonian Institution! ?️?
- **Event Start and End Date**: Tue, 18 Aug, 2026 at 05:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Join us at the Shiloh Museum of Ozark History on Tuesday, August 18, for a presentation and community discussion: "More than 'Not Urban': Serving People and Place in Rural Arkansas."
We are honored to welcome Andy Mink, Smithsonian Institution Director of Rural Initiatives, for an insightful session exploring how the Smithsonian is deepening its engagement with rural and tribal communities.

? Why it matters:

Rural America often defies definition. Beyond traditional metrics like distance or population, small towns possess a unique spirit of resilience, innovation, and community assets. Guided by a nationwide Rural Needs Sensing Report, the Smithsonian’s Rural Initiative supports these communities by addressing local cultural, educational, and economic priorities.

Come hear research insights and discover meaningful collaborations between national institutions and local partners!

? Date: Tuesday, August 18
⏰ Schedule: Reception at 5:30 PM | Presentation at 6:00 PM
? Location: Shiloh Museum Meeting Room (118 W. Johnson Ave., Springdale)
? Admission: Free and open to the public

Tag a neighbor, educator, or community advocate who would love to join this conversation!
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/springdale/special-event-a-conversation-with-the-smithsonian-institution-️/200030508514132
- **Event Categories**: meetups
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 14

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Springdale
- **state**: AR
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 118 West Johnson Avenue, Springdale, AR, United States, Arkansas 72764
- **lat**: 36.18671
- **long**: -94.13185
- **full address**: 118 West Johnson Avenue, Springdale, AR, United States, Arkansas 72764

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Special Event: A Conversation with the Smithsonian Institution! ?️? being held?
  - **A:** Special Event: A Conversation with the Smithsonian Institution! ?️? takes place on Tue, 18 Aug, 2026 at 05:30 pm to Tue, 18 Aug, 2026 at 05:30 pm at 118 West Johnson Avenue, Springdale, AR, United States, Arkansas 72764.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Special Event: A Conversation with the Smithsonian Institution! ?️??
  - **A:** Special Event: A Conversation with the Smithsonian Institution! ?️? is organized by Shiloh Museum of Ozark History.

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