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THM opened in 1986 and details the history of Tontitown from it's settlement in 1898 by Italian immigrants seeking refuge from the cotton plantations of Southern Arkansas, to the grape growing culture, up to modern day history!
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122 years ago the weather was very similar to what some of us woke up to today. A nice little snow storm for your drive into work. And as many of us are currently getting our taxes prepared, Tontitown was set to meet the tax man at their front door to pay their dues.

#Snow #Arkansas #TontitownAR
The Springdale News: February 13, 1903 “Tontitown: A heavy sleet and some snow fell here Sunday. Mr. Collins, of Beson, Minnesota, is visiting Mr. J.J. Neale. Mr. F. Skinner has sold his property one mile west of this place to Italians. We shall be sorry to lose him from our midst. Sherrif Rollins and his assistants, Messars, Phillips and Hayes, were collecting taxes here in the forenoon of last Monday. The young people will give a carnival entertainment on Tuesday, 24__, at 7:30pm. The principal features will be two comedies, one entitled “A Tre Sette,” and the other, “Lo Starnuto” The music will be furnished by the Tontitown Band. Mr. V, Bash is thinking of moving a couple of miles south of here. Extensive improvements are being made on the interior of the church. Father Bandini is having the interior of his house hardoiled. Victor and Vince Bash are doing the work. - Demetrious”
February 13, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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On This Day In History:

The Northwest Arkansas Times: February 8, 1947

The first of many wedding engagements in the Pianalto family for 1947. And the wedding shower for Lavinia "Beanie" Maestri who was set to marry James "Jack" Zulpo.

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Northwest Arkansas Times: February 8, 1947 “News Of… Tontitown J.H. Pozza Mr. and Mrs. Leo Pianalto of Tontitown announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their daughter, Olivia, to C.J. Ciganero of Texarkana. Mrs. Albano Maestri has been elected president of the Rosary Society, it was announced here Saturday. Other officials are Rachael Franco, vice president and Mrs. George Hartman, secretary-treasurer, Mrs. Bill Fiori and Rachael Franco were hostesses Monday at a shower honoring Miss Lavina Maestri. The shower was given at the home of Mr. and Mrs. B. Ardemagni. Thirty guests were present and refreshments were served. The St. Joseph Society will meet Friday at the Tontitown School to elect officers for the year. Pete Feasaro [Tessaro] has returned from a business trip to Fort Smith. The 4-H Club met at the school building Monday afternoon for a demonstration of hot-bed making for the boys, and making clothing for the girls.”
February 8, 2025 at 6:36 PM
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Chilly days call for cozy activities like knitting or crocheting. Eda Piazza worked while her husband Ben read the paper, c. 1979.

#Tontitown #crochet #Arkansas #Knitting #ItalianAmerican #chillydays
Woman sits on couch crocheting a large afghan; man sits in chair reading newspaper. In carpeted room, drapes in background, floor lamp to right of man. Knitting basket on floor left of woman.
February 7, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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Maria and Santo Ceola, married on this day in 1903.
Second photo: Alessandra and Maria holding twins Rinaldo and Julia, Fausta, Victor, Domenico, and Santo holding Fred. Alessandra and Fausta were from Maria's first marriage to Domenico Ceola.

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February 6, 2025 at 8:10 PM
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On This Day In History:
The Springdale News: February 6, 1903

Stop by THM to learn more about Tontitown history and culture!

Museum Hours:
Wednesday & Thursday: 9a.m. - 1p.m.
Friday & Saturday: 1p.m. - 4p.m.
“Tontitown: Caroline Piazza returned from Fayetteville Saturday. Rev. Father Bandini went to Ft. Smith last week to attend the celebration of the Silver Jubilee of St. Anne’s Convent. Mr. P. Ki___ of Benson, Minn. Was visiting here last week. Last Tuesday morning Maria Zulpo and Santo Ceola were united in marriage in St. Joseph’s Church, the Rev. Father Bandini officiating. Born to Domenico and Rosa Pianalto on the 27th, a fine boy. Mother and child are doing well. The little one was christened in St. Joseph’s Church Sunday, Mrs. Pozza and John Taldo being the sponsors. On Sunday morning last, burglars entered the home of A. Maestri while the members of the family were at church. The amount stolen is not positively known. The young folks of Tontitown are preparing for their usual Carnival Entertainments, to be given the week preceding Lent. - Demetrious”
February 6, 2025 at 2:14 PM
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On This Day In Tontitown History
Fayetteville Daily Democrat: February 5, 1930
Tontitown begins their own 4-H club, this club was a way for students to learn about different industries. The club started in 1908 with 65 young men forming the White County Corn and Cotton Club in Arkansas.
February 5, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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We are so excited to bring more tech into the museum. Students from Helen Tyson Middle School's E.A.S.T. program created this interactive table for visitors young and old to learn about the food culture of Tontitown. The project in total was done by the students, fake food, research and app design!
February 5, 2025 at 3:35 PM