Prescott Corral — Preserving the History and Culture of the American West
We are a chapter of Westerners International dedicated to historical research, education, and community fellowship. Join us for events, publications, and opportunities to connect with Western heritage.
Upcoming November Meeting
The next regular meeting of the Prescott Corral of Westerners is set for Thursday, December 3, 2026, at the Marlin D. Kuykendall Centennial Center (formerly known as the Prescott Centennial Center) at 1989 Clubhouse Dr. near the Prescott airport.
Our December meeting will be a holiday celebration, featuring an array of Christmas cowboy and gospel music performed by the Sidekicks band. The band’s members include Westerners Corral and Posse member, Sue Rutter, along with Gena Solieu and Ron Neville. The band has been performing for over 15 years for a variety of groups, organizations and events, including the Veterans Administration and numerous senior facilities.
In addition, the December meeting will include the Corral’s Annual Meeting, at which our 2027 Posse officers are officially voted on and our Sheriff-elect, Dennis Tuberty, is sworn into office.
Note that reservations must be mailed by Tuesday, November 24, in order to ensure seats at the dinner. Doors open at 5:00 p.m. A reservation slip and instructions can be found in the December Roundup newsletter, which can be downloaded from the link at the top of this page. If you have any questions about the program, please contact Sheriff Ken Hoyle at (970) 560-9965.
Jerrie Jean “JJ” Lamb Received the Annual Sharlot Hall Award at the November Meeting
At the November 5, 2026, Corral meeting and dinner, JJ Lamb received the annual Sharlot Hall Award from Stuart Rosebrook, Executive Director of the Sharlot Hall Museum. Lamb is a founding member and the Executive Director of the Vail Preservation Society.
The Sharlot Hall Museum is honoring her for her lasting commitment to protecting, interpreting, and celebrating the history of Vail and southern Arizona. Under her leadership, history has become part of everyday life in Vail. She has reached the town’s oldest residents, who remember “the early days.” She has also reached its youngest students, whose hands-on experiences help keep history relevant for the next generation.
The Sharlot Hall Award is presented annually by a committee comprising representatives from the Museum’s
Administrative, Library & Archives, and Development Departments. Past honorees include notable historians, educators, authors, and preservationists who have made significant contributions to Arizona’s historical preservation.
Western History Symposium
Annually, we host the Western History Symposium, a day-long series of interesting, provocative and informative talks and presentations from noted authors, researchers, historians and educators on a variety of subjects relevant to our western heritage offered free to the public. Check out the Symposium tab above for information on past Symposiums.
Details are available on the same tab