The Sharlot Hall Museum in Prescott was founded by Sharlot Hall in 1934. She was a poet, activist, politician, and territorial historian who began collecting pioneering and Native American artifacts long before the creation of the museum.
The museum began with the first Territorial Governor's residence and offices which she restored and used to house the ever growing collection.
Over the years the museum has expanded to include seven historic structures which hold displays and exhibits, the Library and Archives, and the Blue Rose Theater, offering performances of historically based plays. There are also four gardens.
The Sharlot Hall Museum hosts many important events each year, from the Folk Arts Fair to the Annual Western History Symposium.
Bashford House is part of the Sharlot Hall Museum in Prescott. It was built in 1877, but moved to its present location in 1974. It now houses a museum gift shop.
Fort Misery is one of Prescott's oldest buildings. It was built in 1864 as a general store by Manuel Yrissari, a trader from Santa Fe. Sharlot Hall had it disassembled in 1934 and moved to the museum grounds.
The furniture are those of Judge John Howard who owned the house in the 1890s.
Fremont House in Prescott is part of the Sharlot Hall Museum complex. It was built in 1875, and rented by territorial governor John C Fremont from 1878 to 1881. The house was moved to its current location in 1972.
The Governor's Mansion is part of the Sharlot Hall Museum in Prescott. The two-story log structure, built in 1864, was the location of Sharlot Hall's first exhibition in 1928. Exhibits of her personal belongings are still on display.
The Sharlot Hall Museum in Prescott was founded by Sharlot Hall in 1934. The building was completed in 1928, and houses most of the Indian and pioneer displays from the Sharlot Hall Collection.
Address: Sharlot Hall Museum, 415 West Gurley Street, Prescott, AZ 86301, United States
Phone: 1 (928) 445-3122, Fax: 1 (928) 776-9053
Each of the flowers in the Territorial Women's Memorial Rose Garden at the Sharlot Hall Museum is intended to represent an outstanding Arizona woman. Over 400 women have been honored!
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