Maynard Pioneer Museum | |
Established: | 1979 |
Location: | Maynard, AR |
Type: | Living history museum |
The Maynard Pioneer Museum and Park is a museum and park located within Maynard, Arkansas.
The centerpiece of the museum is a log cabin dating to the late 19th and early 20th century, with original furnishings and historic newspaper clippings. There are also a variety of period photographs donated by local Randolph County residents. A museum annex was built in 1982, housing examples of period furniture and other objects.[1]
Every year, the Maynard Pioneer Museum holds "Pioneer Day". Students from Maynard High School set up booths and games for the day. The events include a "You might be a redneck" joke competition and a Pet Parade.