The Yavapai-Prescott Indian Tribe and its ancestors have lived in central and western Arizona for centuries. The Tribe consists of more than 150 members and occupies a reservation of less than 1,500 acres. Roaming the deserts of the southwest, the Yavapai people are known for their hand-woven baskets. The tribe s flag even features a basket design. The Yavapai Prescott Indian Tribe preserves the ancient culture of its ancestors and works diligently to achieve economic independence through numerous tribal enterprises. One of the area s largest employers, the tribe is home to a 150-plus-room resort, two casinos, a business park and shopping center. The tribe s main office is in Prescott, Ariz.
The Museum of Indigenous People (MIP) is the only museum in the Greater Prescott Area devoted to the culture and art of Native people. The Mission of the Smoki Museum is to instill understanding and respect for the indigenous cultures of the Southwest.
About Sharlot M. Hall and Her Museum Sharlot Hall Museum is named after its founder, Sharlot Mabridth Hall ( 1870-1943 ), who became well known as a poet, activist, politician, and Arizona's first territorial historian. Sharlot Hall was one of the West's most remarkable women. As early as 1907, Ms. Hall saw the need to save Arizona's history and planned to develop a museum. She began to collect both Native American and pioneer material. In 1927, she began restoring the first Territorial Governor's residence and offices and moved her extensive collection of artifacts and documents opening it as a museum in 1928. Today, the Museum features seven historic buildings, compelling exhibits and beautiful gardens, which serve as the setting for numerous public festivals. The Library and Archives, open to the public, hold a vast collection of rare books, original documents, historical photographs, maps and oral history. The Blue Rose Theater offers an entire season of historically based plays, and Living History programs bring the past alive through hands-on demonstrations. Click here to see a video about Sharlot and her museum.
