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147 N Arizona St
Prescott Az 86301 Fax: Fax: (928) 777-0573 Phone: (928) 445-1230 Website Designed to resemble an Indian pueblo, the Smoki Museum was built in 1935 of native stone and wood. It was constructed with labor provided by the Civilian Works Administration and the Smoki People. The Smoki Museum as it appeared in the 1930's. The Smoki People were a group of Prescott citizens organized in 1921 and dedicated to the perpetuation of American Indian ceremonies and dances. As late as 1990, the Smoki People held annual pageants at the Yavapai County Fairgrounds. This rare group of community-minded individuals changed the landscape of Prescott and the Southwest. Explore the full history of the Smoki People and the Museum. Discover why the Hopi Indian Tribe marched in protest against the activities of the Smoki People. Passion, community, controversy and the crossroads of culture in 20th Century west weave through this uniquely Prescott story. The Museum houses irreplaceable collections of prehistoric and contemporary pottery, prehistoric jewelry and stone artifacts. The Smoki Museum exhibits also include an outstanding collection of Southwest basketry and kachinas. Among the Museum's many valued collections are artist Kate Cory's numerous photographs, paintings and documents. The Smoki Museum welcomes school groups, civic organizations and travel groups. Our facilities are available for classes. A comprehensive library of books on American Indian archaeology and ethnography is available for research. The Museum Trading Post offers affordable arts and crafts created by Native North and South Americans, as well as several Southwest publications. |
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