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From publicly posted calendar Checked Jun 29, 2026
Summer Photo Contest Returns to Sharlot Hall Museum
Slow down, look closely, and you’ll discover an entire tiny world living right beside you. From hidden insects to small critters, delicate flowers, drops of…
Lecture Series: “Wild West to Wild Hollywood: Evolution of the Movie Cowboy and Cowgirl”
Few periods in American history have been more romanticized than the era of the “Wild West.” The period began with the first European colonial settlements in…
Twilight Tales – Junior Bonner: Celebrate the Film’s 55th Anniversary
In 1971, Prescott and Yavapai County became the backdrop for Junior Bonner, the acclaimed modern Western directed by Sam Peckinpah and starring Steve McQueen.…
Living History Adventure – Frontier Timber & Territorial Beginnings
Fort Misery, “Frontier Timber & Territorial Beginnings,” Saturday, August 8, 2026 Fort Misery at the Sharlot Hall Museum is the oldest known surviving…
Twilight Tales – “Ernest Love: Prescott’s Hometown Hero and a Mother’s Devotion”
Join us August 11 for Twilight Tales: 1st Lt. Ernest A. Love, Prescott’s Hometown Hero, an inspiring evening of history, courage, and community. Discover why…
Living History Adventure – Playtime on the Frontier
Campus Wide, “Playtime on the Frontier,” Saturday, September 12, 2026 Childhood in pioneer days was filled with simple joys. From handmade toys and board games…
28th Annual Prescott Indian Art Market – September 19-20, 2026
Experience Native American culture in a unique way. PIAM is the Sharlot Hall Museum’s Native American fine arts market, featuring Indigenous art, music,…
42nd Folk Music Festival
Experience the magic of traditional folk music at the 42nd Folk Music Festival! The event transforms the museum grounds into a lively musical celebration with…
Living History Adventure – Harvest Feast: Recipes of the West
Ranch House, “Harvest Feast: Recipes of the West,” Saturday, October 10, 2026 Autumn harvests brought families together to prepare hearty meals from local…
Living History Adventure – Honoring Prescott’s Heroes
Ft. Misery, “Honoring Prescott’s Heroes,” Saturday, November 14, 2026 Fort Whipple and Fort Verde played vital roles in protecting settlers and shaping…
Frontier Christmas – Saturday, December 5, 2026
Frontier Christmas is an evening of classic holiday merrymaking at the Sharlot Hall Museum, immediately following the Courthouse Lighting Ceremony. Stop by…