Supporters and regular patrons of Sharlot Hall Museum are by now familiar with two popular programs that take place monthly. TheArizona History Adventure offers insight to the pioneer way of life in early Prescott on the Museum grounds, while the Frontier Arizona Experience at Ft. Whipple Museum gives visitors an inside look at the life of soldiers when Arizona Territory was in its infant stages. Why are these two programs so important?
Far beyond following the Museum’s mission statement to foster “public and community understanding and appreciation of historical, social and natural aspects of Arizona”, both programs project a visual, realistic look at the way people lived during the early to late 1800’s. From viewing period dress and furnishings, to working with tools and hand-operated machinery, visitors are able to easily envision what life was like long before the days of supermarkets, television, computers, telephones and a host of other modern-day conveniences. While today’s society would be lost without such newfangled contraptions, yesterday’s citizens were a resourceful bunch who knew the value of making do, working with their hands, learning a skill and living greener than modern-day people ever dreamed of.
Aside from the treat of seeing people in period clothing demonstrating what are slowly becoming the “lost arts” of living well, both theArizona History Adventure and the Frontier Arizona Experience serve as valuable learning tools. Children especially can learn more by viewing history in action rather than trying to envision that history from a book. Both programs are kid-friendly, making for a great family outing that is both educational and fun for everyone.
If you have not been to one of these interesting programs, we highly recommend a visit. The Arizona History Adventure is included as a bonus with your admission to Sharlot Hall Museum on selected Saturdays, while admission to Ft. Whipple Museum is always free (donations are very much appreciated). Only a few programs are left to see before the end of the year, so we hope to see you at one or the other—or both! For more information, call the Museum at 928-445-3122.
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