The Sharlot Hall Museum sponsors three major events each year, the Folk Arts Fair, Prescott Indian Art Market, and the Folk Music Festival. In addition, the Museum offers lectures, plays by the Blue Rose Theater, and other special events.
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Cowboy Music of Prescott
Sat, August 30, 2008, 2pm & 7:30pm
The Blue Rose Theater presents Marshall Trimble, Arizona's State Historian.
Location: Museum Center Gallery
Cost: $12, Museum members $10
For information, contact Jody Drake
Sat, August 30, 2008, 2pm & 7:30pm
The Blue Rose Theater presents Marshall Trimble, Arizona's State Historian.
Location: Museum Center Gallery
Cost: $12, Museum members $10
For information, contact Jody Drake
Training Class for Volunteer Water Exhibit Docents
Thu, September 4, 2008, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Sharlot Hall Museum presents our newest educational program for children featuring Water: Quest for a Solution, a new exhibit in our Museum Gallery. Volunteers are needed to guide students through the Gallery. This workshop will train you to become a children's Water Exhibit Docent for 3rd through 6th grade. Water is a serious subject today. This school program, examines the history of water and management in Arizona from early Indian culture through modern day usage. The science of water, it's role on our planet, and a quest for solutions will be explored. The program brings to life the story of this critical and ever-changing natural resource in a exciting way utilizing hands on activities.
Interested? Contact Gretchen Guice at 445-3122 ext 19 or Barbara Cook at ext. 18 to find out more details.
This project is sponsored by the Arizona Department of Water Resources. Prescott AMMA, the Yavapai County Water Advisory Committee and Sharlot Hall Museum
Location: Museum Gallery
Cost: Free
For information, contact Gretchen Guice
Thu, September 4, 2008, 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Sharlot Hall Museum presents our newest educational program for children featuring Water: Quest for a Solution, a new exhibit in our Museum Gallery. Volunteers are needed to guide students through the Gallery. This workshop will train you to become a children's Water Exhibit Docent for 3rd through 6th grade. Water is a serious subject today. This school program, examines the history of water and management in Arizona from early Indian culture through modern day usage. The science of water, it's role on our planet, and a quest for solutions will be explored. The program brings to life the story of this critical and ever-changing natural resource in a exciting way utilizing hands on activities.
Interested? Contact Gretchen Guice at 445-3122 ext 19 or Barbara Cook at ext. 18 to find out more details.
This project is sponsored by the Arizona Department of Water Resources. Prescott AMMA, the Yavapai County Water Advisory Committee and Sharlot Hall Museum
Location: Museum Gallery
Cost: Free
For information, contact Gretchen Guice
The American Identity (A Biographical Approach) Part 3 OF 4
Thu, September 4 through Thu, October 9, 2008, Thursday, 9:00 - 11:00 am
Fall: session 1 Facilitator: Vaughn Delp
Topic features influential Americans after the Civil War: John Wesley Powell, William Mulholland, Samuel Gompers, Booker T. Washington, Emma Goldman, Abraham Cahan, and Isabella Stewart Gardner
Location: Museum Gallery
Cost: By Registration Only
For information, contact Gretchen Guice
Thu, September 4 through Thu, October 9, 2008, Thursday, 9:00 - 11:00 am
Fall: session 1 Facilitator: Vaughn Delp
Topic features influential Americans after the Civil War: John Wesley Powell, William Mulholland, Samuel Gompers, Booker T. Washington, Emma Goldman, Abraham Cahan, and Isabella Stewart Gardner
Location: Museum Gallery
Cost: By Registration Only
For information, contact Gretchen Guice
They Called Him Buckey
Fri, September 5, 2008, 7:30 PM
Sat, September 6, 2008, 2:00 PM
Sat, September 6, 2008, 7:30 PM
Thu, September 11, 2008, 6:30 PM
Fri, September 12, 2008, 7:30 PM
Sat, September 13, 2008, 2:00 PM
Sat, September 13, 2008, 7:30 PM
Sharlot Hall Museum's Blue Rose Theater presents: The life story of William O'Neill, Prescott's Sheriff, Mayor & Rough Rider
Original Stage Play by Jody Drake
For information, contact Jody Drake
Fri, September 5, 2008, 7:30 PM
Sat, September 6, 2008, 2:00 PM
Sat, September 6, 2008, 7:30 PM
Thu, September 11, 2008, 6:30 PM
Fri, September 12, 2008, 7:30 PM
Sat, September 13, 2008, 2:00 PM
Sat, September 13, 2008, 7:30 PM
Sharlot Hall Museum's Blue Rose Theater presents: The life story of William O'Neill, Prescott's Sheriff, Mayor & Rough Rider
Original Stage Play by Jody Drake
For information, contact Jody Drake
Preservation vs. Conservation Workshop
Sat, September 6, 2008, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sponsored in part by Sharlot Hall Museum and Friends of Arizona Archives, Ryan S. Flahive will conduct a workshop "Preservation vs. Conservation: An Introduction to Basic Paper Repair" Sept 6th. The event is open to a limited list of historical societies and museums.
Location: LIbrary & Archives
Cost: $55.00 per insitution
For information, contact Ryan Flahive
Sat, September 6, 2008, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Sponsored in part by Sharlot Hall Museum and Friends of Arizona Archives, Ryan S. Flahive will conduct a workshop "Preservation vs. Conservation: An Introduction to Basic Paper Repair" Sept 6th. The event is open to a limited list of historical societies and museums.
Location: LIbrary & Archives
Cost: $55.00 per insitution
For information, contact Ryan Flahive
A River Reborn
Sun, September 7, 2008, 1:00 pm
Executive producer Dr. Stephan Sommer, with guests Mindy Schlimgen and Vince Randall, presents the award-winning documentary detailing the restoration of Fossil Creek. A discussion will follow the film presentation.
Location: Museum Center Gallery
Cost: Free; donations appreciated
A River Reborn
Sun, September 7, 2008, 1:00 pm
Executive producer Dr. Stephan Sommer, with guests Mindy Schlimgen and Vince Randall, presents the award-winning documentary detailing the restoration of Fossil Creek. A discussion will follow the film presentation.
Location: Museum Center Gallery
Cost: Free; donations appreciated
A River Reborn
A Cow in the Kitchen: Milk, Butter and Cheese on the Frontier - Living History
Sat, September 13, 2008, 10:00 AM to 3 PM
Join us for The Arizona History Adventure. Enjoy stepping back in time with living history characters in the John C. Fremont House and the Territorial Governor's Mansion. Visit with living history interpreters in the Pioneer Living Area and the Frontier Trades Building. This month's theme is "A Cow in the Kitchen: Milk, Butter and Cheese on the Frontier".For further information contact Mick Woodcock at the Sharlot Hall Museum 928-445-3122 ext. 17. The Arizona History Adventure is sponsored in part by a We The People grant from the Arizona Humanities Council.
Cost: Museum Admission
For information, contact Mick Woodcock
Sat, September 13, 2008, 10:00 AM to 3 PM
Join us for The Arizona History Adventure. Enjoy stepping back in time with living history characters in the John C. Fremont House and the Territorial Governor's Mansion. Visit with living history interpreters in the Pioneer Living Area and the Frontier Trades Building. This month's theme is "A Cow in the Kitchen: Milk, Butter and Cheese on the Frontier".For further information contact Mick Woodcock at the Sharlot Hall Museum 928-445-3122 ext. 17. The Arizona History Adventure is sponsored in part by a We The People grant from the Arizona Humanities Council.
Cost: Museum Admission
For information, contact Mick Woodcock
Museum Yard Sale
Sat, September 13, 2008, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Come Look for Treasures at the Museum Yard Sale! No Early-birds, please. Donations accepted through Friday, September 12.
Location: Under the awnings, SW corner of Museum
Cost: Free
For information, contact Karen Churchill
Sat, September 13, 2008, 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
Come Look for Treasures at the Museum Yard Sale! No Early-birds, please. Donations accepted through Friday, September 12.
Location: Under the awnings, SW corner of Museum
Cost: Free
For information, contact Karen Churchill
Indian Scouts: Native Soldiers - Living History
Sat, September 20, 2008, 10:00 AM to 3 PM
Come visit with living history interpreters as they relive Arizona's military past. This month will be featuring "Indian Scouts: Native Soldiers". The Fort Whipple Museum is located in Building 11 on the Veteran's Administration Hospital campus off of Arizona Highway 89. For further information contact Mick Woodcock at the Sharlot Hall Museum 928-445-3122 ext. 17.
Location: Fort Whipple Museum
Cost: Donation
For information, contact Mick Woodcock
Sat, September 20, 2008, 10:00 AM to 3 PM
Come visit with living history interpreters as they relive Arizona's military past. This month will be featuring "Indian Scouts: Native Soldiers". The Fort Whipple Museum is located in Building 11 on the Veteran's Administration Hospital campus off of Arizona Highway 89. For further information contact Mick Woodcock at the Sharlot Hall Museum 928-445-3122 ext. 17.
Location: Fort Whipple Museum
Cost: Donation
For information, contact Mick Woodcock
"Grave Speak" A Lecture
Sat, September 20, 2008, 2:30 p.m.
Terry Stone, artist and author of "Grave History: A Guidebook to Citizens Cemetery", will present a lecture on Arizona cemeteries, gravestones, and cemetery research Saturday, September 20th, 2008. The lecture will be held in the Library & Archives at 115 S. McCormick. Seating is first come, first serve. Contact Ryan Flahive for more information.
Location: LIbrary & Archives
Cost: Free
For information, contact Ryan Flahive
Sat, September 20, 2008, 2:30 p.m.
Terry Stone, artist and author of "Grave History: A Guidebook to Citizens Cemetery", will present a lecture on Arizona cemeteries, gravestones, and cemetery research Saturday, September 20th, 2008. The lecture will be held in the Library & Archives at 115 S. McCormick. Seating is first come, first serve. Contact Ryan Flahive for more information.
Location: LIbrary & Archives
Cost: Free
For information, contact Ryan Flahive
Grand Canyon Lecture: Wisdom of a Navaho Shepherd
Sun, September 21, 2008, 1:00 pm
Presented by Harvey Leake Wolfkiller's Own Account as Recorded by Louisa Wade Wetherhill.
Wolfkiller is the remarkable life story of a Navaho shepherd who lived in the Monument Valley region of the Navajo county. Through his embrace of the natural world, he developed both a rare depth of character and an understanding of human relations that guided him through times of adversity. Wolfkiller's story was recored and translated by pioneer trader Louisa Wade Wetherhill, who met him after moving to his community in the early twentieth century. Harvey Leake began tracing the trail of his great-grandparents, Louisa and John Wetherhill, more than twenty-five years ago in libraries, archives, and family papers, and by listening to the recollections of the family elders. He assists in the interpretation of historical documents and photographs for the Wetherhill archive at the Anasazi Heritage Center in Dolores, Colorado.
Sunday Lecture Series
This talk is cosponsored by the Grand Canyon Association and is open free of charge. Attendance 85: RSVP strongly suggested
Location: Museum Center
Cost: Donation requested
For information, contact Gretchen Guice
More about the Grand Canyon Association
Sun, September 21, 2008, 1:00 pm
Presented by Harvey Leake Wolfkiller's Own Account as Recorded by Louisa Wade Wetherhill.
Wolfkiller is the remarkable life story of a Navaho shepherd who lived in the Monument Valley region of the Navajo county. Through his embrace of the natural world, he developed both a rare depth of character and an understanding of human relations that guided him through times of adversity. Wolfkiller's story was recored and translated by pioneer trader Louisa Wade Wetherhill, who met him after moving to his community in the early twentieth century. Harvey Leake began tracing the trail of his great-grandparents, Louisa and John Wetherhill, more than twenty-five years ago in libraries, archives, and family papers, and by listening to the recollections of the family elders. He assists in the interpretation of historical documents and photographs for the Wetherhill archive at the Anasazi Heritage Center in Dolores, Colorado.
Sunday Lecture Series
This talk is cosponsored by the Grand Canyon Association and is open free of charge. Attendance 85: RSVP strongly suggested
Location: Museum Center
Cost: Donation requested
For information, contact Gretchen Guice
More about the Grand Canyon Association