SignalsAZ.com Prescott News Podcast - New Sharlot Hall Statue Coming to Museum

Episode Date: May 19, 2025

Send us a text and chime in!An extraordinary new bronze statue depicting Sharlot M. Hall, one of Arizona's most revered pioneers, is set to be displayed in the beautiful rose garden of Sharlot Hall Museum. Created by the award-winning Prescott-based sculptor Heather Johnson Beary, the nearly 7-foot-tall statue is slated for installation this fall and will celebrate Hall's enduring legacy as a poet, storyteller, and historian. Selected by George Fuller, a former board member of the museum and long-time supporter, Beary was commissioned to bring this historic figure to life. Fuller’s generosity, through his donation to fund the creation of the statue, was described by the... For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/new-sharlot-hall-statue-coming-to-museum/Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Text to Speech Audio Articles made possible by Cast 11 Talking Glass Media. An extraordinary new bronze statue depicting Charlotte M. Hall, one of Arizona's most revered pioneers, is set to be displayed in the beautiful Rose Garden of Charlotte Hall Museum. Created by the award-winning Prescott-based sculptor Heather Johnson-Berry, the nearly seven-foot-tall statue is slated for installation this fall and will celebrate Halls Enduring Legacy as a poet, storyteller, and historian. Selected by George Fuller, a former board member of the museum in Longestown. longtime supporter, Barry was commissioned to bring this historic figure to life.

Fuller's generosity, through his donation to fund the creation of the statue, was described by the museum's executive director, Stuart Rosebrook, as a historic gift. We are beyond grateful to be receiving this remarkable gift to the museum, said Rosebrook. It will be only the second such style statue in the area, depicting a person of our recent past, other than the Ernest A. Love statue at the Prescott Airport. This is a historic moment for our area and, of course, for the museum. We are so grateful to George for this marvelous gift. The statue portrays Charlotte M. Hall around 1940, standing confidently in a split skirt, scort, binoculars in hand, and her poetry book held close to her chest. At her feet,

elements of the high desert come to life with a cactus, pine, and horn-toed paying homage to her poetry and to Arizona's rich natural heritage. With a caring expression and a smart smile, the sculpture embodies Hall's pioneering spirit and her everlasting impact on Arizona. I have wanted to create a Charlotte statue for about 25 years, and to now get the opportunity is amazing, said artist Barry. She is such a role model to so many people, especially to me, with her incredible pioneering spirit and the fact that she always spoke her mind. Known for her extraordinary talent and detailed work, Barry has created monumental bronze sculptures showcased around the world, from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Zion National Park

and even the collections of Sir Richard Branson. Her passion for the Southwest, its landscapes, and its stories deeply informs her work. Visitors eager to catch a glimpse of the progress can view the maquette, scale model, of the statue at Barry's booth this Memorial Day weekend at the Fippon Museum Art Show on Courthouse Plaza and Prescott. This statue marks a significant addition to the Charlotte Hall Museum and the Prescott community, inviting visitors to honor a woman who carved a place in history through her words and days spent preserving Arizona's heritage. For more information about the Charlotte M. Hall Museum and the upcoming statue installation, please visit Charlovalmuseum.org or contact Stuart Rosebrook at 928-445, 3122.

Charlotte Hall Museum honors the legacy of Arizona's first territorial historian and is a premier destination for the preservation of the state's history and heritage. Located in Prescott, Arizona, the museum features heritage buildings, rotating exhibits, and a central Rose Garden that embodies the spirit of Arizona's pioneers. More information is available at www.rbnet.org or www.sharlowthalmuseum.org. Read more stories from dining, entertainment, recreation, and travel on signals a z.com. Subscribe and be the F1 RSD2 know.