Prescott, AZ has evolved from a gold mining camp to honors like "One of the 100 Best Art Towns" in America. Not THAT hot in the summer or THAT cold in the winter, and with plenty of forests, lakes and hiking trails, it has been named "One of the Best Places to Retire."
The imposing courthouse, built in 1918 in neo-classical style from locally quarried granite,still serves as the county courthouse and anchors the historical district. Over 600 buildings are listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Infamous Whiskey Row is strung along the west side of Courthouse Square. Antique shops and boutiques offer hours of shopping fun.
Prescott's historical gem is the Sharlot Hall Museum on the site of the first Arizona Territorial capital. The Governor's Mansion, original to the site, along with the John C. Fremont Home and other buildings that have been moved to the location are surrounded by lawns and rose gardens. Displays range from prehistoric Native American artifacts, early American memorabilia, an extensive libary and archives, historical theatre and living history programs.
Sharlot Hall arrived in Arizona in 1882 at the age of 12. Mostly self-educated, she became a writer and poet. In 1909, Hall was named Territorial Historian and was the first woman to hold territorial office. Never married and very independent, she was ahead of her time, traveling the state gathering her collections. Because of her efforts, we have the beautiful Sharlot Hall Museum to enjoy.
Sharlot Hall Museum
116 S. McCormick St
Prescott
www.sharlot.org
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