In 1909 Sharlot Hall was named Territorial Historian and became the first woman to hold territorial office. Sharlot Hall started the museum in 1928, comprised of her collection of artifacts and historical documents. She moved them to the Governor's Mansion, which is preserved on the grounds and can be visited today.
The Sharlot Hall Museum has both permanent and special exhibits, living history programs, and outdoor theater performances. There are several festivals that occur annually at the museum, such as the very popular Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering. Also on the property for your viewing pleasure is the one room schoolhouse, the Ranch House, Fort Misery, the Governor's Mansion, and the print shop. We loved it! We spent just over an hour there.
