New to Sharlot Hall Museum this year are three delightful vignettes. Each of these is a fundraising event, and the $25 ticket includes a light reception at 4:30 PM, followed by the presentation and Q&A.
The second installment of the series will be on July 16th and takes a look at the life and times of our namesake, Sharlot Hall.
Born in 1870 in Kansas, Sharlot arrived in the Arizona Territory in 1881 as a young and curious child. Early on she showed an interest and talent in storytelling, poetry and history. As a young woman, Sharlot worked as a journalist, poet, and essayist. She was a regular contributor to a number of magazines. In 1905, she wrote the poem “Arizona” in response to efforts made in the U.S. Congress to admit the Arizona Territory as a single state instead as a part of New Mexico. She was later appointed the Territorial Historian. After a break from public life to care for her parents, Sharlot began her work in establishing the “Old Governor’s Mansion Museum” using her own collections and artifacts in what was the home, or mansion, to Arizona’s first Territorial governor.
Before the performance, enjoy a light reception on the brick patio in front of the Transportation Building. Be sure to step inside to see Sharlot M. Hall’s Durant “Star” Convertible which she purchased in 1927 for $737. Then, just before 5:30 PM, head over to the Education Center Auditorium for a step back in time to hear from Sharlot Herself.
Presented by Jody Drake
Born and raised in Prescott, Arizona, Drake has an impressive career that includes writing, and producing 22 historical plays, developing and training a dozen first-person presenters, and portraying Sharlot M. Hall, a historical figure of significant cultural importance, throughout the Western United States.
All productions will take place in the cool air-conditioned Education Center Auditorium. Limited seating. Tickets required ($25 per person), please purchase your tickets HERE.
Enter through McCormick Street gate starting at 4:30 p.m. Once tickets are purchased, your name(s) will be added to a list. You’re welcome to bring a receipt but it is not required. Thank you!
To sign up via phone, please call 928.277.2015 for assistance. Please leave a message if no answer.
Sponsored in part by the City of Prescott, Findlay Toyota and Pinnacle Bank.
