Sharlot Hall Museum

Sharlot Mabridth Hall was one of Arizona's most well-known politicians, writers, and activities. She is also considered the state's first historian. One of her life's goals was to preserve the history of Arizona and she wanted to do open a museum that would offer the citizens and visitors to the state an opportunity to learn the history and heritage of the state. She saw Native American history as an important part of the state's overall history and she collected Native American artifacts with the intention of displaying them in the museum. She also intended to incorporate pioneer materials into the history. Hall began her restoration of the governor's mansion in 1927 and decided to keep her collection of state artifacts in the home. It opened as a museum a year later. The museum has remained in operation through the years and today it includes seven total buildings that have historical significance to the area. There are a number of exhibits and the buildings are surrounded by gardens. There are occasionally public events held on the grounds. The collection includes a number of books, historic documents, photos, maps, and also oral histories. The Blue Rose Theater features a number of plays with historic value throughout the year and there are numerous living history programs.