High Definition Series Broadcasts Saturdays at 10:30am and Includes Arizona Episode

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415 W. Gurley Street Prescott AZ 86301 928/445-3122 Fax 928/445-9053 www.sharlot.org

EVENT: Living History presentation “The Signal Service: Flashing Mirrors and Singing Wires”

Visit with living history interpreters as they bring to life Arizona’s military past.

Cost: Donation

CANS FOR COWBOYS
Howdy Neighbor: I am a friend of the Arizona Cowboy Symposium Association, Inc., a nonprofit 501(c)3 organization.  Every November, the Association puts on The Arizona Cowboy Symposium in Sonoita, Arizona.  During the year, they hold several fund-raising events to fund their yearly symposium, which highlights and preserves our American Cowboy Heritage through music and cowboy poetry.  Profits from their Symposium and their various fund-raising events go to the Brielle Boisvert Scholarship Fund that is used to help local students continue their education in music, literature, and/or agricultural sciences.

 Your help is needed as they start a new type of fund-raising endeavor.  They are asking only for your aluminum cans, which you can put in any container.  I will pick them up from you on an approximately weekly basis (depending on how many cans you accumulate over a period of time).  They can provide a container to fit your needs, if you wish.  They can also accept scrap copper and brass.  Should you be able to provide a large donation of cans, or if you wish to contribute a donation in the form of a check or cash, they will provide a 501(c)3 donation receipt for your donation.  And, you could receive a small reward of a gift certificate to a western mercantile catalog.

 If you know of anyone else who might wish to participate in this program, please let me know and I will be happy to contact them. Thank you for your consideration of this matter.  If you have any interest or questions, please feel free to call Ken Whitecotton at 520-298-4156 and he will answer your questions or meet with you to set up a collection day and time.  Thank you.

Sharlot Hall Museum Presents  30th Annual Folk Music Festival Oct. 4-5

            The best of Arizona acoustic music, plus performers from as far away as Scotland, will be on display Saturday, Oct. 4 and Sunday, Oct. 5 at the 30th Annual Folk Music Festival at Sharlot Hall Museum in Prescott.

            The action begins at 10 a.m. and continues nonstop until 5 p.m. each day. More than 150 performers will be participating, delivering musical magic ranging from bluegrass to regimental to gospel. Six venues on the beautiful Museum grounds will offer concerts, musical workshops and dancing.

            Singers, songwriters and storytellers of every folk ilk will be performing over the two-day Festival. The family-friendly event also features musical acts for the kids, including the Super Silliest Band.

            In addition to the many scheduled performances, the Folk Music Festival is renowned for its impromptu jam sessions featuring musicians from different groups and styles mixing and mingling with visitors.

            Guests are invited to join the Sunday morning gospel sing-along, learn to play the harmonica or delve into the art of songwriting. Guests are also encouraged to bring their own acoustic musical instruments for workshops focusing on guitars, banjos, ukuleles and more.            Admission is by donation.              The Sharlot Hall Museum is located at 415 W. Gurley St. in downtown Prescott. More information about this and other Sharlot Hall Museum events is available online at www.sharlot.org .

5^TH ANNUAL WESTERN HISTORY SYMPOSIUM -
SHARLOT HALL MUSEUM
OCTOBER 18, 2008  (View Flyer Online)
Historians, educators and authors will present a variety of programs about the Old West, including historic Prescott and the Arizona Territory, at The Fifth Annual Western History Symposium on Saturday, October 18 at the Sharlot Hall Museum.  The talks will be presented at the Lawler Exhibit Center between 10 A.M. and 4:30 P.M.

 The keynote speaker for the program is Professor Timothy Braatz of Saddleback College in California.  Dr. Braatz, the author of Surviving Conquest: A History of the Yavapai Peoples, will discuss the lessons we can learn from the history of the Yavapai Indians.  The program will also feature three award-winning papers from the 2008 Arizona History Convention: Arizona politician Nellie Trent Bush by Arizona State University professor Heidi Osselaer; the Woolsey women of Yavapai County by Katrina Jagodinsky of the University of Arizona; and Civil War veteran, Indian fighter and Arizona pioneer Charles Veil, presented by his great grandnephew Fred Veil.  Rounding out the program will be presentations on the Mountain Meadows Massacre by Westerner Roland Michaelis; Arizona’s Overland Trail by local historian Bruce Fee; the real story of Jack Swilling by local historian and author Al Bates; and a discussion of the opening and closing of the Western frontier by Gregory McNamee of Tucson.  Mr. McNamee’s talk is sponsored by the Arizona Humanities Council.

The Symposium is open to the public. There is no admission charge, and reservations are not required.  Information may be obtained by calling Fred Veil at 443-5580 or Kristen Densmore at Sharlot Hall Museum, 445-3122, Ext 18. 

 This popular event is co-sponsored by the Prescott Corral of the Westerners and Sharlot Hall Museum with the participation of the Skull Valley Historical Society, the Arizona Rough Riders Historical Association, and the Prescott Valley Historical Society.

  Lessons from Yavapai Indian History
Speaker: Dr. Timothy Braatz      Time:  10:00 A.M.                Place: Main Gallery

 Savages, hostiles, warriors.  Much of the language employed by non-Indians to describe American Indian history is problematic.  There is a tendency to emphasize the violence of pre-conquest Native peoples, in part to justify the violent conquest of North America by Euroamericans as a triumph of "civilization."  While the most blatantly racist language is used less frequently today, other problems remain.  Even terms like "culture" and "tribe" can distort the past, and our view of the past shapes our view of the present.  How important is this?  It is possible that a more accurate understanding of the early human inhabitants of the Southwest might help us prevent future wars.

Timothy Braatz earned a PhD in Native American history from Arizona State University in 1997.  He is the author of Surviving Conquest: A History of the Yavapai Peoples.  His latest work, From Ghetto to Death Camp: A Memoir of Privilege and Luck, will be published in Germany next year.  Timothy is a professor of history and peace studies at Saddleback College in Mission Viejo, California, and playwright-in-residence with The Chameleon Theatre Circle in the Minnesota twin cities.  His plays include The Devil and the Wedding Dress, Helena Handbasket, and When Saints Go Marching In.

 The Woolsey Women of Yavapai County, 1864-1914
 Speaker: Katrina Jagodinsky     Time:  11:00 A.M.                Place:  Main Gallery

 Arizona history enthusiasts probably know Lucia Martinez as Lucy Woolsey, the common-law Yaqui wife of the Honorable King Woolsey and mother of his only three children.  Abducted in Sonora and brought to Arizona by Apaches, Lucia lived with the Colonel at his Aqua Fria Ranch for nearly seven years before he married a respectable southern woman and Lucia moved on to Yuma.  Mary Woolsey, a Yavapai, is less commonly known, though her historic role as the first American Indian woman to testify against a non-Indian defendant in an Arizona court was an important event in our state’s history.  This presentation examines the territorial and early statehood history of Arizona through the lives of these fascinating Woolsey women of Yavapai County. 

 Katrina Jagodinsky hails from northern Wisconsin, but has made Arizona her home for six years.  She is currently pursuing her PhD in History at the University of Arizona and is writing a dissertation comparing the lives of Indian women in the Sonoran Southwest and Puget Sound between 1845 and 1898.  Her interest is primarily in the extraordinary efforts of ordinary women to sustain themselves in a highly contested West.  She was recently honored by the Arizona History Foundation for presenting the best paper by a graduate student at the 2008 Convention.  Katrina enjoys every opportunity to visit Prescott and the Sharlot Hall Museum and is honored to share these stories with those who celebrate Arizona’s rich and diverse history.

Jack Swilling: Arizona’s Most Lied About Pioneer
 Speaker: Al Bates                 Time: 11:00 A.M.                     Place: Gallery B

 John W. (Jack) Swilling was the founder of modern metropolitan Phoenix.  He also was “the most lied about man” in the history of Arizona Territory.  Time has not been kind to Jack’s legacy.  Most of what is known about him by modern Arizonans comes from legends, half-truths and lies.  His was a colorful presence in Arizona from his first arrival as a gold seeker in 1858 to his death in 1878.  In those two decades his list of accomplishments was long and varied, but his reputation was fatally injured when he was accused of stagecoach robbery and died before he could have a hearing.  Although he later was cleared of the crime, that’s not the way of legends and the exoneration is all but forgotten.

 Albert R. (Al) Bates grew up in the Salt River Valley, so he has been aware for a long time of the many wild tales that have been told about Jack Swilling.  This talk and Al’s recent book Jack Swilling: Arizona’s Most Lied About Pioneer result from years of research looking for the truth behind the legends.  Al is a past Sheriff and honorary life member of the Prescott Corral of Westerners International.  Previously the Prescott Corral published his edited memoir of an early Prescott pioneer titled My Arizona Adventures, the Recollections of Thomas Dudley Sanders.  Al retired to Prescott in 1991 after a career in computer software development.  Before that he was a journalist (BA from ASU) and a corporate publicist. 

 Nellie Trent Bush: Arizona Politician
 Speaker: Dr. Heidi Osselaer                    Time: 1:30 P.M.                  Place: Main Gallery
Arizona has a reputation for producing maverick politicians.  Barry Goldwater and John McCain earned national reputations in the United States Senate, but were often at odds with the Republican faithful on issues.  Long before either of these men ran for office, a school teacher from the tiny town of Parker defied her party’s leadership and established herself as a fixture in state government.  Nellie Trent Bush began a lifelong political career in 1916 and defied any notion that women were too delicate to handle the rough stage of western politics.  She ran for numerous offices, lost a few bruising elections, and was threatened by the state’s political leaders.  Through it all, she proved that a woman could succeed in politics without bending to powerful male politicians. 

Heidi J. Osselaer received her undergraduate degree in History at the University of California, Berkeley, and earned both her master’s degree and doctorate in U.S. History at Arizona State University.  In the spring of 2009, the University of Arizona Press will publish her book, Winning Their Place: Women in Arizona Politics, 1883-1950.  Other publications include: We Are Here for Business’: Arizona’s Women Legislators, 1914 to 1940 in Journal of the West and Arizona Political Women in Encyclopedia of Women in the American West, Sage Publications. She has been a lecturer for the Arizona Humanities Council’s “Moving Waters” project, and her paper on Nellie Bush garnered two awards at the 2008 Arizona Historical Conference.  Currently she teaches U.S. History at Arizona State University, Tempe. 

Arizona’s Overland Trail
Speaker: Bruce Fee                   Time: 1:30 P.M.                             Place: Gallery B

In late 1863, a party of political appointees which included territorial Governor John N. Goodwin, was led by a military escort from Ft. Leavenworth, Kansas to Ft. Whipple, which was then located at Del Rio Springs, just north of present day Prescott.  It was there that they established a temporary seat of government for the newly-established Arizona Territory.  Initially, the group, which became known in Arizona history as the “Governor’s Party”, followed the well-established Santa Fe Trail.  The last part of their 1400 hundred mile journey, however, was on Arizona’s Overland Trail, a rugged, occasionally impassable route that left the Beal Wagon Road near the present day site of Flagstaff and led into Arizona’s central highlands.  This presentation is the result of substantial original research by the speaker and will make use of his extensive collection of photographic images.

Bruce Fee is a Prescott icon, having lived here for nearly 70 years.  As a consequence he has lived much of Prescott’s history and has known many of the men and women who made it.  An artist and a respected local historian, Bruce has had a long-time fascination with the trails that early settlers and the military used to traverse Arizona’s rugged and often hostile environs.  His efforts, both individually and in association with other trail enthusiasts, has contributed greatly to our knowledge of many of the historic trails that were important to the settlement and development of the Arizona Territory, including the one that is the subject of his talk.

Charles Henry Veil – Civil War Veteran, Indian Fighter and Arizona Pioneer
 Speaker:  Fred Veil                    Time: 2:30 P.M.                   Place: Main Gallery

Charles Henry Veil was typical of the early pioneers who settled the vast frontier known as the Arizona Territory in the mid to late 1800’s.  A Civil War veteran, he came to Arizona as a U.S. Army cavalry officer posted to the Territory after the War to help protect the settlers from the Apache Indians.  He established and named Camp Lowell and from there and other Army forts participated extensively in the Indian Wars of that era. After leaving the Army in 1871, he partnered with W. B. Hellings to establish the first steam flour mill in the Salt River Valley and construct the Black Canyon Wagon Road between Phoenix and Prescott.  He was, indeed, one of the pioneers who contributed immensely to the early development of Arizona.      

Fred Veil is a semi-retired lawyer who has lived in Prescott since 2000. A graduate of Washington and Jefferson College and the Duquesne University School of Law, he is the great grandnephew of Major Veil.  From his early youth Fred has had a very strong interest in American history, particularly that relating to the Civil War the American West. He is a Past Sheriff of the Prescott Corral and a frequent speaker at the Western History Symposium.  Fred’s paper on Major Veil received the award for the best “Territorial Period Paper” at the 2008 Arizona History Convention.

 A Tragic Tale of Southern Utah
 Speaker:  Roland Michaelis             Time: 2:30 P.M.                     Place: Gallery B

Many wagon trains of emigrants traveling westward followed the Old Spanish Trail. In 1857 one such wagon train from Arkansas passed through the Mormon territory of Southern Utah on the way to California. As the party camped in Mountain Meadows to rest before crossing the desert, they were attacked. One hundred and twenty men, women and children were massacred. Two years later General Carleton was sent from Fort Tejon, California to investigate this tragedy. For 150 years historians have continued to investigate the circumstances, persons involved and political events of the times as well as the emotional impact on descendants of the emigrants and perpetrators. Some aspects of the events and persons responsible remain controversial to this day.

Roland P. Michaelis retired to Prescott in 2001 following a career in the physical sciences.  A graduate of UCLA, where he majored in astronomy, he worked in a variety of increasingly important technical positions at several observatories and laboratories within the United States, including the Lick Observatory, the Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA).  Roland also lectured at the San Francisco Academy of Sciences – Morrison Planetarium for many years, and served as Engineering Vice-President of the Society of Photographic Scientists and Engineers.  Since his retirement he has pursued his interests in lapidary, gems and minerals, astronomy, and his life-long enthusiasm for the desert southwest and the study of the history of the old West.

The Opening of the Frontier and the Closing of the West
Speaker: Gregory McNamee           Time: 3:30 P.M.               Place: Main Gallery

To an American at the end of the Revolutionary War, the frontier began in the eastern foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. To an American only a century later, the frontier was a thing of the past, destroyed by the forces of manifest destiny, closed off by fences, and made irrelevant through progress. Yet, even as new fences rise, we continue to find new frontiers. Americans, it seems, cherish the idea of an untamed wild beyond the walls. This presentation describes the tremendous historical events that signaled the opening of the frontier, its eventual closing, and on the transformative moments in between; it will help modern audiences put questions about the current, contested frontier into historical context.

Gregory McNamee of Tucson is a writer whose publications include twenty-six books, as well as numerous essays, short stories, articles, and translations in journals in the United States and abroad. He is a contributing editor to the Encyclopedia Britannica and writes regularly for its blog. Mr. McNamee has taught writing courses at the University of Arizona and elsewhere, and he delivers talks and lectures on writing in many venues.  His presentation is made possible by the Arizona Humanities Council Speakers Bureau.

 ARIZONA STATE PARKS
Fort Verde Days at Fort Verde State Historic Park October 11-12
Managing and conserving Arizona's natural, cultural and recreational resources for the benefit of the people, both in our Parks and through our Partnerships.
FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Ellen Bilbrey at (602) 542-1996 or (602) 228-8518, or Monica Enriquez at (602) 542-6997…azstateparks.gov

 (Phoenix, Arizona – August 29, 2008) - Round up the entire family and march over to Fort Verde State Historic Park for the 2008 Fort Verde Days celebration on Saturday, October 11 and Sunday, October 12.

 Fort Verde State Historic Park celebrates Fort Verde Days with a flag-raising and lowering ceremony, living history presentations with the Buffalo Soldiers and re-enactors, special presentations, a fashion show, cavalry drills and a vintage baseball game. The weekend offers the public a chance to get a glimpse of the past, while celebrating Fort Verde Days in conjunction with events throughout the town of Camp Verde.

 Travel back in time to experience Fort Verde's past as you hear tales about less-than-sumptuous food, hot wool uniforms, difficult living conditions, poor quality equipment and the everyday duties played out by the Verde Valley's residents. Fort Verde State Historic Park is home to four original adobe buildings and many military artifacts. Re-enactors will be on hand to provide living history presentations.

 This event will be fun for the entire family. Celebrate this annual community event on an original military site while enjoying Camp Verde's southwestern style.

 For more information call (928) 567-3275. Fort Verde State Historic Park is located in the Town of Camp Verde, Arizona.

 Directions: Using Exit 285: I-17; Exit General Crook Trail; Turn right onto Hwy 260 (east); Turn left on Main Street; Right onto Holloman Street. Park is located at 125 E. Holloman Street; Entry station is on the right.

 Using Exit 287: I-17; Exit Hwy 260 (East towards Payson); Turn left onto Finnie Flat Road, which turns into Main Street; Turn left onto Hollamon St. Park is located at 125 E. Holloman St.

 For information about Arizona State Parks call (602) 542-4174 (outside of the Phoenix metro area call toll-free (800) 285-3703) or visit the website at www.azstateparks.com .

WANTED! Cowpokes hankerin’ fer a good time

Visit WestFest, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Eiteljorg Museum, and see the sights, hear the sounds and experience the excitement of the American West. Take a ride on the Wells Fargo stagecoach. Hear the fiddling sisters of the Quebe Sisters Band. Experience Sourdough Slim’s swingin' tunes, cowboy crooning, award- winning yodeling and laughs galore. See world-champion trick roper Joan Wells. Meet cowboys Matthew "Bones” Hooks and Hopalong Cassidy. Step up to the chuck wagon for a taste of Western hospitality courtesy of cook, “Big Boy.” And try your hand at creating a cattle brand, panning for gold, rope making, cow chip tossing, roping, leather stamping, bandanna decorating, talking like a cowboy …you might even find your face on a wanted poster or be thrown in the hoosegow!

Tickets are $9 for adults and $5 for kids. Save $1 when you buy advance sale tickets at Central Indiana Marsh stores or the Eiteljorg Museum. 

 

Click here for a detailed list of WestFest performers and activities.

 Co-presented by  

 

Supported by Riley Hospital for Children and media partner WISH-TV.

Quest for the West opens to the public on Sunday

View the work of 50 premier Western artists. This can't-miss exhibit is only open through Oct. 5. Also, discover the work of Daniel Smith, recipient of the 2007 Quest for the West Artist of Distinction Award. Animal Magnetism: The Wildlife Art of Daniel Smith, an exhibition of Smith's work, can be found in the museum's Paul Gallery through Dec. 7.

View a gallery of Quest art.

Bring in the coupon below for two-for-one general admission to the museum on Sunday, Sept. 7.

Educators: WestFest Preview, Annual Open House

Mark your calendar for these upcoming events: 

WestFest Student Preview 
 

On Friday, Sept. 26, bring your students, travel back in time and experience the Old West at the WestFest Student Preview, featuring:

• Trick roping and leather-work stamping
• Yodeling and fiddling by cowboys and cowgirls
• Storytelling and chuck wagon cooking
• Blacksmithing and the Cheyenne to Deadwood Stagecoach
• Hands-on activities and much more!

The WestFest Student Preview has been designed to align with the IDOE Academic standards. Call (317) 275-1350 and press one at the prompt to schedule your class NOW.

This special student preview is just a sample of what families will experience during WestFest on Sept. 27.

Annual Educators and Librarians Open House

Saturday, Oct. 1810 a.m. to 5 p.m. Calling all educators the librarians—the Eiteljorg Museum’s annual open house is a day devoted to YOU. Learn how to best utilize and enjoy the museum’s galleries, gardens, programs and resources, and tell us how we can best respond to your needs. On this day, all educators, librarians and their immediate families receive FREE general admission and parking. Enjoy...

• Free posters  (while supplies last)
• Free seeds from Miami garden (while supplies last)
• Activity ideas
• Two book sales
• An introduction to the new education pages on Eiteljorg.org
• The chance to talk to museum staff and volunteers about your needs
• Visit the Miami Gardens and learn about our first harvest 

Learn more...

 

Quest for the West opens to the public on Sunday

View the work of 50 premier Western artists. This can't-miss exhibit is only open through Oct. 5. Also, discover the work of Daniel Smith, recipient of the 2007 Quest for the West Artist of Distinction Award. Animal Magnetism: The Wildlife Art of Daniel Smith, an exhibition of Smith's work, can be found in the museum's Paul Gallery through Dec. 7.

Bring in the coupon below for two-for-one general admission to the museum on Sunday, Sept. 7.

Educators: WestFest Preview, Annual Open House

Mark your calendar for these upcoming events: 

WestFest Student Preview 
 

On Friday, Sept. 26, bring your students, travel back in time and experience the Old West at the WestFest Student Preview, featuring:

• Trick roping and leather-work stamping
• Yodeling and fiddling by cowboys and cowgirls
• Storytelling and chuck wagon cooking
• Blacksmithing and the Cheyenne to Deadwood Stagecoach
• Hands-on activities and much more!

The WestFest Student Preview has been designed to align with the IDOE Academic standards. Call (317) 275-1350 and press one at the prompt to schedule your class NOW.

This special student preview is just a sample of what families will experience during WestFest on Sept. 27.

Annual Educators and Librarians Open House

Saturday, Oct. 1810 a.m. to 5 p.m. Calling all educators the librarians—the Eiteljorg Museum’s annual open house is a day devoted to YOU. Learn how to best utilize and enjoy the museum’s galleries, gardens, programs and resources, and tell us how we can best respond to your needs. On this day, all educators, librarians and their immediate families receive FREE general admission and parking. Enjoy...

• Free posters  (while supplies last)
• Free seeds from Miami garden (while supplies last)
• Activity ideas
• Two book sales
• An introduction to the new education pages on Eiteljorg.org
• The chance to talk to museum staff and volunteers about your needs
• Visit the Miami Gardens and learn about our first harvest 

Learn more...

 

Around Town: Wilma ManKiller at Butler

At 7:30 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 25, the Butler University Celebration of Diversity Distinguished Lecture Series will present “Community Centered Leadership: Leading from the Heart:  An Address by Wilma Mankiller, Former Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation."

Wilma Mankiller served for two years as the first female elected deputy chief and for 10 years as the first female principal chief of the 137,000-member Cherokee Nation. Under her leadership and with her expertise in governance and community development, she implemented an extensive array of business enterprises and social development programs and services for the benefit of the Cherokee Nation.

Mankiller is the recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom and holds 18 honorary doctorates. A distinguished author, she chronicled her life as an icon in "Mankiller: A Chief and Her People." Her latest book, "Every Day is a Good Day: Reflections of Contemporary Indigenous Women," offers a passionate gathering of the voices of proud indigenous women.

Free admission ticket required (Limit 2). Tickets available in person at the Clowes Hall Box Office. More information available by calling the Clowes Hall Info Line at 317.940.6444 or log on to www.cloweshall.org.

Foothills Community Foundation 2nd Annual "Rootin' Tootin' Roundup"
Saturday, September 20th, 5 -11pm, Carefree Resort & Villas, 37220 Mule Train, Carefree
For tickets call the FCF, 480/488-1090 or write Barbie @azfcf.org.
· $60 members or non-members
· Program Corral, 5-6pm
· Western Cookout Buffet 6-7pm
· Wild West Variety Show, 7-8pm
· Gamblin' & Horsin' Around, 8-11pm
· Boardin' Overnight - special rates available, contact the Carefree Resort & Villas
· FCF Mission & Programs
 

Marshall Trimble at Blue Rose Theater

                        Sharlot Hall Museum’s Blue Rose Theater presents Marshall Trimble on Saturday, August 30, 2008 for two performances in the Museum Center Gallery.  Known as Arizona’s Official State Historian, Trimble is a writer, speaker, folksinger and storyteller.  His performances are a delightful mix of  all his talents, and he is much beloved in our state. 

                        Trimble bought a used Gibson guitar for $5 in 1958 and taught himself to play while listening to Elvis Presley, Buddy Holly and Johnny Cash records.          In 1968, a moving visit to the site of Custer’s Last Stand in Montana helped him to decide to dedicate his life to teaching, singing, and writing stories about the American West. “Having Marshall perform on our Blue Rose Theater stage is an honor and a rare privilege,” said Jody Drake, Artistic Director.  “He’s a piece of home for us all.”

• Event: Marshall Trimble performs at the Blue Rose Theater

•  When: Saturday, August 30, 2008. 2pm and 7:30pm

•  Where: Sharlot Hall Museum Gallery  415 W. Gurley Street in Prescott, two blocks west of Courthouse Plaza

•  Cost:  $12 General admission, $10 Museum members

•  More Info:Jody Drake, 928/445-3122, or go to www.sharlot.org     

   Photo credit Dave Siebert                   

Sharlot Hall Museum Needs Docents for 4th Grade Program 

            In an effort to expand its educational outreach, the Sharlot Hall Museum is looking for new docents for a hands-on history learning program that focuses on fourth graders. 

            The Museum’s Education Department hosts schoolchildren from all over the state, and as far away as California, who come to learn about Territorial Arizona.  Museum Director, John Langellier,  secured  a grant which allowed the purchase of a variety of historic artifacts.  The items are used in ways to enlighten and educate kids about life on the frontier.  Docents are needed to guide the fourth graders through the tour.

             Acquisition of the historic objects enabled Curator Mick Woodcock, Assistant Education Curator Gretchen Guice, and Museum volunteer, Lori Brandman (who is also a University of Arizona Education coordinator) to create a curriculum better suited to meet Arizona history requirements for fourth grade students.  This new program utilizes a dynamic interactive approach.  It features real people as historic characters and fun activities with artifacts that teach in a meaningful way.

             Students will learn about Pauline Weaver, a hunter and trapper and Prescott’s first citizen, by handling primitive survival implements.  They will understand the agony and glory of gold mining when they see the implements the early miners used.  The military comes to life with equipment  and uniforms.  They’ll visit an early Prescott general store, choose and weigh items, ring up sales on a vintage register and handle cash.  Through this program, children will use math skills and learn about Arizona’s economic development, discover secret details about Victorian society and ranching life on the frontier.

             Volunteers can integrate into the program with minimal training.  They are not required to have a teaching background, just a love of working with children.  Docent classes begin September 16 in the Sharlot Hall Museum Center Gallery, 415 W. Gurley St. in Prescott, two blocks west of Courthouse Plaza.  For more information please call Gretchen Guice at 445-3122, ext. 19 or email gretchen @sharlot.org.

Four New Members Elected to Sharlot Hall Museum Board of Trustees   
                   

            Raymond Hanna, Charles R. Hastings, Aaron Meisheid and Edward J. Williams, Ph.D. have been elected to the Sharlot Hall Museum Board of Trustees. They join re-elected Board members Steve Gaber, Dr. Robert Kravetz and Richard Williams. Trustees Barbara Gilliss, Earlene Hunt, Ernest Jones, Sr., Nick Malouff, Comer Wadzeck, Pamela Wickstrom, Mark Yadron, and President Ed Kurowski comprise the remainder of the Museum’s Board.   

            Ray Hanna has been an Arizona resident since 1960. He and wife, Lanette, have three children and have both practiced law in Yavapai County since 1992.  Hanna is the First Vice President of the State Bar of Arizona and has just been installed as President-elect of the State Bar of Arizona.           

            Charles “Chick” Hastings has previously served two terms on the Sharlot Hall Museum Board of Trustees.  He’s retired from a distinguished career in law which includes being Yavapai County Attorney, serving with the Arizona Prosecuting Attorneys Advisory Council and the Arizona Criminal Justice Commission.  He considers himself a true westerner and is interested in preserving and promoting the cultural values of the American West. 

            Aaron Meisheid was elected to the Board in April, to fill the remaining term of departed Board member Tim Moynahan. He is a native Arizonan and a graduate of Prescott High School and University of Arizona.  Meisheid has been very involved with many local charities, and is the general manager of the Gurley St. Grill.

             Edward J. Williams Ph.D. is professor emeritus of Comparative Politics and Latin American Studies at the University of Arizona; and program scholar, Arizona Humanities Council.  He earned his Ph.D. from The Johns Hopkins University in 1966.  In Prescott, Williams serves as president of the Sister City Association, as a member of the board of the Alpine Villas Homeowners, and as a volunteer at the Sharlot Hall Museum.

             Museum Director, John Langellier, is pleased to have the newest members on-board.  “It is imperative we have community leaders who actively provide guidance and vision for the Museum.  The new members, along with those who are continuing, readily accept this responsibility.  Because we are undergoing major expansion, their role is more important than ever.  We truly are blessed by their generous willingness to serve.”

             The Sharlot Hall Museum is located at 415 W. Gurley in Prescott, two blocks west of Courthouse Plaza.  For more information, call 445-3122, or go to www.sharlot.org .

Prescott Resident is Winner at Sharlot Hall Museum’s Indian Art Market
Prescott resident, Sue McDonald, is the winner of a drawing held on the last day of the Prescott Indian Art Market.  McDonald won a beautiful silver and turquoise bolo tie which was donated by Hualapai Indian artists George and Donna Bennett. This popular heritage festival on the grounds of Sharlot Hall Museum the second weekend of every July has grown over the last eleven years to become one of the most esteemed Indian art markets in the Southwest.

 An anticipated event at the Market is the presentation of the “People’s Choice   Award.”  Visitors are given a voting ballot upon entrance and asked to cast their choice for a favorite artist.  An individual’s ballot is also a raffle ticket, and  after all the votes are counted, the ballot/raffle ticket forms are put into a barrel and one is selected as the grand prize winner.  McDonald was the lucky one.

   “Not only was it exciting to win a prize,” McDonald says, “It’s such a lovely      piece!  I may even let my husband, Charlie, wear it!” 

The Sharlot Hall Museum is located at 415 W. Gurley in Prescott, two blocks west of Courthouse Plaza. Summer hours are Monday through Saturday, 10am to 5pm, and Sunday, noon to 4pm.  For more information, call 445-3122 or go to www.sharlot.org  .

Aug. 8

1876:  Dr. Walter Reed reported for duty as post surgeon for Fort Lowell.

1930:  cloudbursts over the state caused extensive damage. A trestle gave away near Winslow and the Santa Fe eastbound passenger train dropped into a wash. Two were killed and 39 injured. Nogales was swept by a wall of water which filled streets, leaving four dead and hundreds homeless. The Red Cross and Salvation Army rushed aid.

1933:  Arizona became the 21st state to sanction the repeal of national prohibition in a landslide vote.

Aug. 9

1860:  Sylvester Mowry became the owner of the Patagonia Mine for which he paid $22,500.

1909:  a party of six men with Dean Byron Cummings, archaeologist from the University of Arizona, became the first white men to see the Betatakin Ruins.

1913:  25 citizens of Douglas were sworn in as special officers and armed for the purpose of patrolling the city at night to stop crime.

Arizona History Archives

Sharlot Hall Museum Needs Donations for Yard Sale

                 Don’t toss it!  The volunteers at Sharlot Hall Museum are looking for donations for the Museum’s annual Yard Sale on Saturday, September 13.  Proceeds from the sale will help send volunteers to the biannual National Docent Symposium in October 2009.

                 Volunteer chairwoman Louise O’Neill says almost any item would be appreciated, including furniture, antiques and collectibles, working appliances, home décor and housewares, holiday decorations, musical instruments, garden and yard items, sporting goods, tools, records and CDs,  books, jewelry and accessories, linens and bedding, and toys.  “Although we’ll accept clean and gently used children’s clothing,” Louise adds, “we ask that you don’t bring adult apparel.” 

                Donations can be dropped off from 10am to 5pm Monday through Friday at the west doors of the Museum Center by the equipment shop.  On Saturday and Sunday between noon and 4pm, items can be brought to the front desk of the Museum Center.  Contributions will be accepted until September 12.    Acknowledgments for donations will be available. The Sharlot Hall Museum is located at 415 W. Gurley Street, two blocks west of Courthouse Plaza.

                 Karen Churchill, Sharlot Hall Museum’s Volunteer Coordinator, urges the community to clean out “your garage, those drawers and closets, attics and sheds.  Our volunteer corps is so dedicated and devoted to the Museum.  We’d like for as many as possible to be able to attend the National Docent Symposium.  What they learn and come away with makes them more knowledgeable and effective as volunteers and docents.”

                 For more information, please call Churchill at 445-3122, ext. 30, or email kchurchill@sharlot.org.                            

Sharlot’s Timeless Treasures
New Name for Museum Store
The Sharlot Hall Museum store has been renamed Sharlot’s Timeless Treasures. “Everything needs its own distinct, individual identity,” says manager Gayle Schambach. “In a retail establishment, a name creates anticipation of shopping, dependability, ambiance, and memories.  There are thousands of museum stores, but only one Sharlot’s Timeless Treasures.” 

Schambach buys products for the store that are museum mission related, yet are unique and fresh, and which will highlight the visitor’s museum experience.  “I want our customers to take a little piece of Sharlot Hall and the museum home with them.  I want what they buy to create a memory of their encounter.  I’d also like for the local community to think of the store as their special place to find the perfect gift for any occasion.  We have such a large selection of items, you are sure to find something for even the most difficult to buy for.  An added bonus is you don’t have to pay sales tax.”

Schambach  travels to gift shows all over the country to find signature items to fill all the rooms in Bashford House, the Victorian in which the store is housed.  The                 structure was moved to the museum campus in 1974, and is the only remaining Victorian in Prescott that is regularly open to the public. “Our inventory changes daily,” says Schambach.  “Stop in to Sharlot’s TimelessTreasures for a cup of tea and to see what’s new.” 

Where: Sharlot Hall Museum 415 W. Gurley in Prescott, two blocks west of Courthouse Plaza Hours: 10am to 5pm Monday through Saturday, 10am to 4pm Sunday More Info: email gayle@sharlot.org or call 928/445-3122

LANDMARK WESTERN MOVIE AND DISCUSSION AT THE
ARIZONA HISTORICAL SOCIETY MUSEUM AT PAPAGO PARK

 “Every Tree Has Roots…And Shoots”

                 The Arizona Historical Society Museum at Papago Park presents The Magnificent Seven along with discussion by noted film experts at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, July  20, at the Museum, 1300 North College Avenue, Tempe, Arizona. In this program, called “Every Tree Has Roots…And Shoots,” visitors can watch the movie and then hear how it fits in cinematic history—the movies that influenced it, and how it changed movie-making in Hollywood. The program is free with museum admission.

In this landmark film, seven men, each an expert in his own way, protect a Mexican farming village from a small army of bandits. Stars include Yul Brynner, Steve McQueen, Charles Bronson, and Eli Wallach. The film is full of action, where showdowns and shootouts combine with introspection and tragic heroism. After The Magnificent Seven, with its ensemble cast, Westerns changed forever, and it became an inspiration for many other films.

After viewing the film and having some light refreshments, the public can join a panel of film experts to discuss the movie. There will be short clips from movies that were inspiration for — and inspired by — The Magnificent Seven. Clips from films such as Akira Kurosawa’s Seven Samurai, Robert Aldrich’s The Dirty Dozen, and others, will be springboards for lively discussion among the panel and with the audience.

The panel moderator is Fred Linch. Mr. Linch has lectured on films and organized film festivals throughout Arizona and as far away as Bangkok and Vladivostok. He is a lecturer on cinema with Arizona State University’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute, and co-creator of “The Film Forecast.” Fred will draw on film clips and his deep knowledge of movies to keep the audience engaged.

Fred is joined by The Arizona Republic writer Richard Nilsen, as well as film critic Francie Noyes. Richard Nilsen has been an art and film critic with the Republic for many years. His interests span the whole spectrum of the Phoenix cultural scene. Francie Noyes has been a movie writer and film aficionado for more than twenty years.  She was the film critic for City Life magazine, and at the Scottsdale Progress.  Francie is a discussion leader for the Foothills Film Society and is a facilitator at the Scottsdale International Film Festival.

The Arizona Historical Society Museum at Papago Park is the principal museum in the Phoenix metropolitan area covering the changes that have made Arizona what it is today. Concentrating on Arizona in the 20th and 21st centuries, the museum is filled with stories—stories about World War II and its effects in Arizona, stories about the rise of desert cities, and stories about Arizona popular culture. The museum makes stories come alive through hands-on and multimedia displays, children’s activities, and a variety of educational programs.

The Museum is located in Papago Park at 1300 North College Avenue, just north of Curry Road between Mill Avenue and Scottsdale Road, north of the Loop 202. At the intersection of Curry and College, you will see a ball field and our large parking lot. The museum is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Sunday from noon to 4:00 p.m.. Admission is $5.00 for adults; $4.00 for seniors and students; children under 12 are free. Parking is free. For further information, please contact the Museum at 480-929-0292.

WINNERS OF THE ARIZONA GOVERNOR¹S HERITAGE PRESERATION HONOR AWARDS NAMED IN CEREMONYOutstanding Achievement in Preserving State Treasures Recognized
RIO RICO, Arizona ­ The non-profit Arizona Preservation Foundation and the State Historic Preservation Office, in conjunction with the Governo's Office, announced the winners of the 2008 Governo'rs Heritage Preservation Honor Awards at a luncheon ceremony today at the Sixth Annual Statewide Historic Preservation Partnership Conference, "Preservation on the Line."

Each year, 10 awards are given to individuals, businesses, organizations and projects in recognition of outstanding achievements in preserving Arizona's prehistoric and historic patrimony. This year's Honor Award winners are:  

·       The Brunenkant Bakery Building, Florence
·       The Central Commercial Company Building, Kingman
·       The Curley School, Ajo
·       The Franklin Police and Fire High School, Phoenix
·       The James A. Walsh Federal Building, Tucson
·       The McCullough-Price House Restoration, Chandler
·       Noel Stowe, Arizona State University
·       City of Glendale¹s Department of Planning
·       The Santa Cruz County Courthouse, Nogales
·       The Tohono O¹odham Nation Cultural Affairs Office

A panel of judges representing the fields of archaeology, architecture, history, and preservation, as well as a representative from the Governor's Office, selected the winners from nominations submitted from across the state.

In addition, the grand award winner was announced: The Curley School.  The economic development project involved renovating the old seven-acre campus, with buildings dating back to 1919, into artisan lofts, providing 30 new live-work spaces for artists from around the country. The campus also includes an indoor-outdoor community space in the old school auditorium, and a computer lab and classroom space for an arts-based GED program. For more information about the project, visit www.curleyschool.com 

"The purpose of these awards is to promote public awareness of historic preservation in Arizona," said Greg Michael, president of the Arizona Preservation Foundation.
"It is a pleasure to be able to recognize the contributions of those who work to promote historic preservation and who demonstrate excellence in design, execution and a devotion to community."

To view past Honor Award recipients, visit www.azpreservation.org/c_awards.php

The "Preservation on the Line" conference began June 12 and runs through Saturday at the Esplendor Resort in Rio Rico, near Nogales, Arizona, approximately 40 minutes south of Tucson. The conference has brought together more than 300 people interested in current topics in preservation. Proceeds from the event benefit the Arizona Preservation Foundation, which is Arizona¹s only non-profit, statewide historic preservation organization. Next year's conference will be held in June 2009 in Phoenix. More information about the conference, Arizona Preservation Foundation, its goals and its mission, is available at www.azpreservation.org

Celebrate an Old-Fashioned July 4th at the Sharlot Hall Museum
 Join a historical cast of characters for a frolicking Fourth of July on the beautiful grounds of the Sharlot Hall Museum.  The Regulators will be there popping up corn and tossing the orneriest revelers in jail!  If you can stay out of the hoosegow, you can play lawn games, join a cake walk and sip lemonade ladled out by the Victorian Society.  There’ll be root beer and old fashioned candy.  The Arizona Rangers will be hanging out in Fort Misery, and you can also catch Troop A of the Rough Riders and the Buscaderos celebrating an old-fashioned Fourth.  Blacksmith Eric LeBlanc will be doing demonstrations in the smithy.  Just watch out for those Shady Ladies!

Bring a picnic and the whole family and claim a nice cool spot by the Museum’s gazebo.  See you there! Friday, July 4, 2008 10am to 5pm  Sharlot Hall Museum, 415 W. Gurley in Prescott 2 blocks west of Courthouse Plaza.Free (Refreshments for sale)  928-445-3122  www.sharlot.org  barbaracook@sharlot.org   *Service dogs are welcome, but no pets please.

Buffalo Bill Historical Center 720 Sheridan AvenueCody, Wyoming 82414

■ The West is just a click away at www.bbhc.org . ■

BUFFALO BILL MUSEUM – WHITNEY GALLERY OF WESTERN ART – PLAINS INDIAN MUSEUM
CODY FIREARMS MUSEUM – DRAPER MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY – McCRACKEN RESEARCH LIBRARY Calendar of Upcoming Events

July 14 – 18: Gallery Presenter Roger Broer, Artist, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Plains Indian Museum. Free with paid BBHC admission. For more information contact Gretchen Henrich at gretchenh@bbhc.org or 307.578.4061.

July 14 – 18: Teaching the Humanities of the West, Larom Summer Institute in Western American Studies. This one-week course is designed for teachers looking to enhance their classroom experience for themselves and their students! This course will teach the humanities of the West through museum collections, primary resources, online resources, and hands-on teaching techniques. The course is designed to meet state identified standards and learning outcomes, while emphasizing enrichment practices that will aid teachers and students in discovering and uncovering our western heritage. It will encompass and unify themes in art, music, social studies, and English. Internet access and e-mail are required. Instructors are Michael Masterson, Renee Dechert, Carol Bryant, and several BBHC curators. Registration required. For more information and fee and registration requirements contact Megan Wasp at 307.578.4028.

July 21 – 25: Gallery Presenter Bruce Graham, Artist, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Whitney Gallery of Western Art. Free with paid BBHC admission. For more information contact Gretchen Henrich at gretchenh@bbhc.org or 307.578.4061.

July 21 – 25: Gallery Presenter Arthur Amiotte, Artist, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Plains Indian Museum. Free with paid BBHC admission. For more information contact Gretchen Henrich at greatchenh@bbhc.org or 307.578.4061.

July 22 – 24: Celebrating Raptors, 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m. Scientist, educator, and Draper Museum of Natural History Curator Dr. Charles Preston presents three different programs daily exploring the fascinating world of eagles, owls, and other birds of prey living in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem. Free with paid BBHC admission. For more information contact Jennifer Pils at 307.578.4034 or jenniferp@bbhc.org.

    11 a.m.:        Eagles, Hawks, and Falcons, Coe Auditorium

    1 p.m.:          Identifying and Studying Birds of Prey, Draper Museum of Natural History

    3 p.m.:          Owls, Coe Auditorium

July 26: National Day of the American Cowboy Celebration. “Little Pokes” Rodeo for the kids, gallery spotlights on the cowboy, fiddle and guitar music, and a roundtable discussion. Free with paid BBHC admission.

July 26: Lloyd New Art Mentorship Program Student Exhibition, 3 – 5 p.m. Featuring the original works of the aspiring Native artists participating in the 2008 Lloyd New Art Mentorship Program.

July 26: CFM Records Office open extra hours, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. (MDT)

July 28 – August 1: The Discovery Camp at Silvergate. An overnight camp where students will explore the Greater Yellowstone region. For students entering grades 7, 8, and 9. $250 per student; scholarships available. For more information and an application contact Emily Hansel at emilyh@bbhc.org or 307.578.4110.

July 29 – 31: Tonight! Buffalo Bill! 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. (60 minute performances), Coe Auditorium. Buffalo Bill Historical Center’s namesake, William F. Cody, is portrayed by author and actor Bill Mooney as he shares moments and memories of Buffalo Bill’s life. Free with paid BBHC admission. For more information contact Debra Elwood at 307.578.4111 or debrae@bbhc.org.

August 5: Draper Museum of Natural History Lunchtime Expeditions lecture series, 12:15 p.m., Coe Auditorium. Mark Bruscino, Wyoming Game & Fish Department. Ecology of Yellowstone grizzly bears: diet behavior, status, and interactions with other animals and people. Free program open to the public. For more information contact Charles Preston at cpreston@bbhc.org.

August 4 – 8: Gallery Presenter George Marcum, Military Doctor History, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Cody Firearms Museum Breezeway. Free with paid BBHC admission. For more information contact Gretchen Henrich at gretchenh@bbhc.org or 307.578.4061.

August 8 – 10: Maynard Dixon: Art and Spirit, 11 a.m. and 3 p.m., Coe Auditorium. Please join us as producer and director Jayne McKay holds a special screening of this documentary that won the 2008 Western Writers of America Spur Award for Best Documentary. After each presentation, McKay will host a ten minute Q & A session. Free with paid BBHC admission. For more information contact Debra Elwood at debrae@bbhc.org or 307.578.4111.

August 11 – 14: Museum Discovery Camp. Discover the natural and cultural world of the Cody region at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center and on daily field trips. For students entering grades 4, 5, and 6. $75 for members; $85 for non-members. For more information and registration contact Gretchen Henrich at gretchenh@bbhc.org or 307.578.4061.

August 14 – 16: Buffalo Bill Invitational Shootout. Enjoy a weekend of shotgun events in Cody. Organized by the BBHC and Cody Shooting complex. The Shootout helps to showcase the importance of the shooting sports and America’s firearms industry. For more information contact Jill Gleich at jillo@bbhc.org or 307.578.4025.

August 21: Buffalo Bill Art Show & Sale Opening Reception, 5 – 7 p.m. Join us for a reception to unveil the 2008 Buffalo Bill Art Show & Sale. Items will be included in the auction held on September 26. For more information contact Kathy Thompson at 307.587.5029 or Carri Dobbins at 307.587.5002, both at the Cody Country Chamber of Commerce, or go to www.buffalobillartshow.com.

August 21 – September 26: Buffalo Bill Art Show & Sale Preview, John Bunker Sands Photography Gallery.

September 2: Draper Museum of Natural History Lunchtime Expeditions lecture series, 12:15 p.m., Coe Auditorium. Dr. Robert Gresswell, USGS Northern Rocky Mountain Science Center. Lake trout in Yellowstone Lake: latest research to address the ecological havoc caused by an introduced species. Free program open to the public. For more information contact Charles Preston at cpreston@bbhc.org.

September 6: Membership Trail Ride/Hike, Crossed Sabres Ranch. Come with us into the backcountry and witness the spectacular scenery near Yellowstone National Park. Join us on a morning two-hour ride (reserved for novices) or a four-hour expert ride in the afternoon. We’ll rendezvous at noon for some authentic cowboy entertainment and a tasty barbeque lunch with all the fixin’s. For those who’d rather “hoof it” yourself, sign up for a two-hour afternoon hike led by TBD to explore and learn more about our great outdoors. For more information contact Jan Jones at janj@bbhc.org or 307.578.4032.

September 9 – 12: Yellowstone Institute/Draper Museum of Natural History Field Seminar, all day, Draper Museum Natural Science Classroom and various field locations. Dr. Charles Preston, Senior Curator, Draper Museum of Natural History. Human Dimensions of Wildlife Management in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem: the Grizzly Bear. $360. Limited to 12 participants. For more information contact Sarah Richey at 307.344.5566 or www.yellowstoneassociation.org.  

September 16 – October 31: BBHC open 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily.

September 20: CFM Records Office open extra hours, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. (MDT)

September 23 – 27: Rendezvous Royale: A Celebration of the Arts in Cody, Wyoming. A western arts celebration devoted to the most prestigious events of the year in Cody, consisting of Cody High Style, Buffalo Bill Art Show & Sale and Patrons Ball. For more information contact the Events Office at 307.578.4025.

23:       Cody High Style Studio Tour

24-27:  Cody High Style Exhibition (open to the public)

24-27:  Cody High Style Seminars and Roundtable Discussions

24:       Cody High Style Fashion Show

25:       Cody High Style Studio Tour

26:       Buffalo Bill Art Show & Sale—Dinner and Auction, 5 p.m. The Buffalo Bill Art Show culminates with fine dining and a spirited auction in the casual atmosphere of the party tent on the historical center’s grounds.

27:       Buffalo Bill Art Show & Sale—Quick Draw, 9 a.m. Champagne brunch and silent auction. Art lovers may stroll across the grounds of the BBHC to observe two dozen painters and sculptors at work, often using live models. These Quick Draw pieces are then sold during a live auction.

27:       31st Annual Buffalo Bill Historical Center’s Patrons Ball, 6:30 p.m. Black tie dinner and dance which is the Buffalo Bill Historical Center’s biggest fundraising event and has become one of the premier social events in the Northern Rockies. For more information contact Andrea Brew at abrew@bbhc.org or 307.578.4098.

October 1 – 31: Open 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily.

October 4: CFM Records Office open, 7 a.m. – 3 p.m.

October 7: Draper Museum of Natural History Lunchtime Expeditions (lecture series), 12:15 – 1 p.m., Coe Auditorium. Brian Rutledge, Executive Director, Audubon Wyoming. Wyoming sagebrush ecosystem: the last best place for the sage grouse and pronghorn. Free program open to the public. For more information contact Charles Preston at cpreston@bbhc.org.

October 18: Sacred Sites of the Apsáalooke (Crow Indian) in the Cody Area workshop, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m., Tim McCleary. Registration required/fee.

October 25: Buffalo Bill Bunch, 8 – 9:30 a.m., John Bunker Sands Photography Gallery. This breakfast and educational program is for men members of the Buffalo Bill Historical Center. $15 per person. Reservations accepted from October 6 – 17 or until sold out. Contact Jan Jones at janj@bbhc.org or 307.578.4032.

October 28: Buffalo Girls Luncheon, noon – 1:30 p.m., John Bunker Sands Photography Gallery. This popular luncheon and educational program is for women members of the Buffalo Bill Historical Center. $15 per person. Reservations accepted from October 6 – 17 or until sold out. Contact Jan Jones at janj@bbhc.org or 307.578.4032.

November 1 – March 31: BBHC open 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Tuesday through Sunday; closed Mondays.

November 4: Draper Museum of Natural History Lunchtime Expeditions (lecture series), 12:15 – 1 p.m., Coe Auditorium. Bob Oakleaf, Nongame Biologist, Wyoming Game and Fish Department. Nongame wildlife in Wyoming: status and management. Free program open to the public. For more information contact Charles Preston at cpreston@bbhc.org.

November 8: CFM Records Office open, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

November 15: CFM Records Office open, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

November 22: Swapping Stories of Hunting workshop, noon – 2 p.m., hosted by Jim Garry. Pre-registration required/fee. Gather at the Buffalo Bill Historical Center for an afternoon of hunting stories and chili. Jim Garry will start off the afternoon sharing some of his stories. We will then invite you to share your stories of this year’s hunting season or years past. Participants are encouraged to bring photographs of their experiences. Families are welcome.

November 27: Closed for Thanksgiving Day.

December 2: Draper Museum of Natural History Lunchtime Expeditions (lecture series), 12:15 – 1 p.m., Coe Auditorium. Dr. Charles Preston, Senior Curator, Draper Museum of Natural History. The Next West: creating a sustainable sagebrush-steppe environment for wildlife and people. Free program open to the public. For more information contact Charles Preston at cpreston@bbhc.org.   

December 6: Holiday Open House, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Bring your family and friends to start the holidays with a festive day featuring music, Santa, cookies, and special holiday displays and programs. Free public event.

December 25: Closed for Christmas Day.

The September Issue of Wild West Gazette will be taken to the Sep 6-28- Phoenix Wild Western Festival at Mission Bell Movie Studios in Avondale, Oct 1 -Rendezvous of Gunfighters in Tombstone,  Oct 2-5 - 57th Annual Rex Allen Days in Wilcox,
Oct. 17-19 Heldorado Days Tombstone,  and possibly the Nov 2 - 6th Annual Tombstone Western Music Festival in Tombstone if the November issue isn't ready by that date. Additional sites are listed on the Distribution Page.

Advertisers should contact Crazy Cowgirl LeeAnn Sharpe 602-565-5785 or Arizona Duuude Bob Roloff 602-930-0757 to place an ad as early as possible. This issue will get wide circulation and is sure to be popular with the results of the Publisher's Contest and John Wayne Survey announced. Advertising Rates are online on the Media Page.  Your support of this publication dedicated to the history and beauty of Arizona is much appreciated. Customers will regard you with sincere appreciation when you support a publication they can pick up free and get so much enjoyment and knowledge out of reading.  

Based on the planned travels in October, you can be sure the November 2008 Issue will be packed with Tombstone Stories! 

SAVE ON YOUR KARTCHNER CAVERNS TRIP AUGUST AND SEPTEMBER
BOOK YOUR TICKETS ONLINE FOR SPECIAL PROMOTIONAL PRICES
Kartchner Caverns State Park cave tours will be discounted down to $12 for adults and $5 for children for August and September of 2008 as part of the summer internet promotion.  "This was a popular promotion last summer for residents so it's important that we can offer it again," said Assistant Director Jay Ream.  "These are traditionally slower times of the year for the park and with gas prices soaring this is a great opportunity for families to plan summer vacations in that part of the state," he said.

 "If you go online, you can book your tickets for dates starting August 1 through mid September.  Weekends are usually busy, so if you need to travel then you should go to the Internet and book right away.  Walk-up tickets and the phone-in reservations will still be offered at a seasonal discount, so those tickets will be $8.95 for children and $16.95 for adults.  There is no park use fee if you have cave tickets for the day, so you can combine a hike into the Whetstones, but camping is not discounted for this promotion."

 "You can make a weekend of your trip to Cochise County and camp and travel around the County to discover many fascinating spots such as Fort Bowie, Fort Huachuca, the Bisbee Mine, the Amerind Museum, Tombstone Allen Street activities and the Tombstone Courthouse State Historic Park. If you are trying to get out of the heat of the large cities, you actually gain elevation to about 4500 feet from the Phoenix and Tucson valley areas. The air is cooler there and the cave temperature is about 70 degrees," said Ream.

 Park visitors can tour the 23,000-square-foot Discovery Center and all the geology exhibits, sign up for the interpretive programs, and see the filmed documentary of the explorers explaining the importance of stewardship of natural resources.

 It is always best to guarantee your cave tours and book online for Kartchner Caverns so go to www.azstateparks.com for tickets. You can also call (520)

586-2283 to reserve your tickets.

 Camping is offered on a first-come, first-serve basis and the picnic and group areas are available throughout the year. Group tours are always welcome for schools, businesses and families. Special accommodations can be made for commercial tour operators including the use of the outdoor amphitheater, ramada area, band stand, and lunches can be served through the "Bat Cafe."

 For information about Arizona State Parks call (602) 542-4174 (outside of the Phoenix metro area call toll-free 800-285-3703) or visit the website at www.azstateparks.com.

                                      SHARLOT HALL MUSEUM’S

                                                               presents                                           

                                                Ladies of the Garden

                                         Seven women, all born in the 1870s and 1880s, and who are memorialized in the Museum’s Territorial Rose Garden are brought to life in vignettes written by artistic director Jody Drake.  Two of the pioneers whose lives are profiled are May Young, grandmother of Sharlot Hall Museum Trustee, Dana Sharp; and Lucille Yopp, grandmother of  Mona Lange McCroskey, a treasured Museum volunteer.  

• Event:                                     Ladies of the Garden                        

•  Date/Time:                              Thursday, June 12 at 6:30pm

•                                                 Friday & Saturday, June 13 & 14, 7:30pm

•                                                 Saturday, June 14 also at 2pm             

• Place:                                      The Sharlot Hall Museum

•                                                 415 W. Gurley in Prescott, 2 blocks west of Courthouse Plaza

• Cost:                                       General admission  $12,  $10/Museum Members                     

SHARLOT HALL MUSEUM’S

EVENT: LIVING HISTORY PRESENTATIONS

Date/Time: Saturday, July 12, 2008     10am-3pm

    “Every Man His Own Physician:  What to Do Before You Called the Doctor”

Even though doctors made house calls in those days, frontier people treated a lot of their own ailments.  Learn what you could be treated for at home, and what substances were  used for those treatments.  The comparison of what the pioneers did to what we do today is very interesting! 

• Place:  Sharlot Hall Museum, 415 W. Gurley in Prescott, 2 blocks west of Courthouse Plaza

• Cost:  Museum entrance fee:   $5/Adults (18+), Kids free      

 Date/Time: Saturday, July 19, 2008     10am-3pm                

                   “The Medical Department:  Frontier Medicine.”

                While the Army surgeon was responsible for the health of troops at an army post, he also often served as botanist, naturalist, and ethnographer.  Visit with historic character, Dr. William T. Corbusier, as he visits the Headquarters of the Department of Arizona at     Whipple Barracks. 

• Place: Fort Whipple Museum, Bldg 11, Located on the campus of the Veteran’s Administration Hospital off AZ Hwy 89.

• Cost:   Donation                                    

Sharlot Hall Museum’s Prescott Indian Art Market  July 12 & 13

            Having evolved into one of the premier Indian Art Markets in the southwest, Sharlot Hall Museum offers its 11th annual event on Saturday and Sunday, July 12th and 13th.  One hundred Indian artists selected by a Native American artist jury will display and sell traditional and contemporary works, including distinctive jewelry, exquisite ceramics, hand-woven baskets and blankets. The artists, who are based primarily in Arizona and New Mexico, represent more than two dozen tribes, including the Apache, Cherokee, Hopi, Navajo, Shoshone and Zuni.

             Visit with the artists and learn their techniques and processes.  Observe the making of pottery, stone fetishes, baskets and moccasins.  Enjoy Native American singing, dancing, storytelling and music in an outdoor amphitheater.  A very popular attraction is the mouth-watering fry bread!

             The 2008 Prescott Indian Art Market (PIAM) featured artist is Keith W. Smith, a Navajo from Tuba City, Arizona.  He works in watercolors, acrylics and oils.  Smith, 43, has participated in PIAM since its founding in 1998. His painting of a Yei-bi-chai singer was created especially for this year’s event.

             Corporate sponsors include Talking Rock, Bucky’s & Yavapai Casinos and Prescott Resort.

• Dates/Times:             

• Saturday, July 12       9am to 5pm

• Sunday, July 13          9am to 4pm

• Place: Sharlot Hall Museum is located at 415 W. Gurley in Prescott, 2 blocks west of Courthouse Plaza. 

• Cost: $5/person; children free; admittance free with new Museum membership

• More Info:  928/445-3122     www.sharlot.org   robin@sharlot.org

National Day of the American Cowboy

Saturday, July 26, 2008

 In accordance with U.S. Congress resolution this and every year hereafter the fourth Saturday in July will be celebrated as
 “National Day of the American Cowboy.”  What an excellent opportunity to introduce citizens and others to Cowboy Six-Shooter fun!  In the Phoenix area two such activities will take place.  In the future many more communities will celebrate the American Cowboy’s Day.

 Founded in 1866, Florence is known as the “Cowboy Cradle of the Great Southwest.”  The first Pinal County Court House in Florence opened in 1878 and is now a State of Arizona Historical Museum.  The current Court House (at right) opened in 1891.  This stately landmark and over 100 other buildings in Florence are listed in the National Register of Historic Places.

 On the National Day of the American Cowboy the Southwest Legends Gunfighters will reenact famous gunfights on Florence’s Main Street, part of the National Historic District.  Three free entertaining shows will take place at 8:30 and on the half-hour during the morning.  At 9:00, 10:00 and 11:00 AM a free ShowDown Shooting Exhibition will also take place on Main Street.  Local Cowboys and Cowgirls will shoot safe wax bullets at metal character targets.  Two posses of three Cowboys (the Sheriff and two Deputies) will have a ShowDown with six “Bad Guys” (the targets) down the street.  Selected spectators will be invited to join in the fun and play the Sheriff role shooting a real Cowboy Six-Shooter.  “Get outa’ town or go fer’yer gun!”

 Traffic will be blocked off Main Street.  There you will find a number of fun kid games and attractions plus good Cowboy grub.  The Heritage Museum Rangers will conduct a Victorian Fashion Show and Roundup of 19^th Century Cowboy Tools.

 On the same Saturday, July 26, the National Day of the American Cowboy will also be celebrated in Apache Junction at Goldfield Ghost Town.  In the foothills of the famous Superstition Mountains, Goldfield offers many original mining camp attractions of enjoyment for the entire family.  For example, the only running narrow gauge railroad in Arizona circles the town.  Pan for gold in a real mine.  The famous Goldfield Gunfighters will conduct entertaining skits throughout the day at high noon and on each hour thereafter.  At 11:30 and on each half-hour a ShowDown Shooting Exhibition will also take place.  As in Florence, local Cowboys will shoot safe wax bullets at metal targets.  Interested spectators will be invited to join in the fun and play the Sheriff role.  “Get outa’ town or go fer’yer gun!” 

ShowDown is an exhibition of Six-Gun handling skills. The experienced ShowDown Cowboys in Florence and Goldfield will represent local organizations involved in Single Action shooting fun.  All .45 caliber 209/wax ammo will be provided.  The Florence experienced shooters and spouses will breakfast as guests of the Florence Chamber of Commerce.   Goldfield shooters and spouse will be dinner guests of the Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce at the Goldfield Mammoth Saloon and Restaurant.  Both ShowDown shooting exhibition locations will provide spectator bleachers under a shade canopy.  Another shade canopy will be provided for the Cowboys and family members.  To begin the show at each location two Cowboys will shoot one round of ShowDown at one target each.  Then they will shoot a round at two targets each and then three targets each.  This will communicate with the audience how the game of ShowDown is played.  Then two posses of three shooters each will shoot two rounds of Team ShowDown.  The posses will then train and shoot with a selected spectator guest “Sheriff” standing safely in between the two Deputies. 

 Of course there will be no entry fee to shoot – your compensation will be meeting other shooters, a lot of relaxed fun, plus the possibility of gaining potential new club members.  Dress in your Western duds and furnish you own .45 caliber gun and holster rig.  

 A limited number of shooters will be invited to participate at each location.  If you are interested in shooting at either or both locations please send an email to:  BobCrismon@aol.com  or call (480) 671-6530.   We plan to complete the Posse Rosters before July 1, 2008.

The Elks Opera House presents

Jack Peterson and the Music of Les Paul

Each Friday, May 16th through June 6th

Adult 21+ only. Tickets $12.

The AZ Revue - Opens May 25th, 2 pm, selected Fri./Sat.,

May 31 - Sept. 6th 7 pm, Adults $20, 12 & under $10

PV Ballet Arts Recital May 29th, Free

Tea with ‘ZaZa’ (DATES & TIMES CHANGED)
Tuesdays July 1, 8  Noon Fridays August 8 and September 5  7:30 PM
TIX: $9, 65+ $7, most Fridays 7:30 pm; TIX $15; 65+ $13

Hassayampa Inn Dinner/Show Combo, Fridays only $33

No senior discount, for reservations call 928-778-9434

Don’t Miss “New Music AZ”

June 13th 7:30 pm; adults $15; 18 & under $5

For event details call 443-8541

117 E. Gurley St. (in downtown Prescott)

Lobby/Box Office Open 10 am to 1 pm - Tue.-Fri. Tickets & Info

Visit or Call 777-1366 at days/times listed, or www.elksoperahouse.com