jerome historical society Projects!
The Mission of the Jerome Historical Society is to protect, preserve, and present the unique physical and cultural history of Jerome through its buildings, architecture, research archives, museum, and other programs for the benefit of residents and current and future generations.
The Jerome Historical Society’s mission may be quite extensive with its many dimensions and aspects, but despite Jerome’s small population to draw upon for help, great achievements have been accomplished by the Society over the last 48 years. All in efforts to best preserve the Jerome we all love.
Current projects the Society has accomplished in the past two years include: Architectural drawings and a grant for expansion of the top two floors of the Boyd Hotel into apartments; The reprinting of Herbert Young’s book Ghosts of Cleopatra Hill; Excavation and retaining of a large parking lot at the top of town; Creation of new displays within the Bartlett Shell; Upgrades within the Mine Museum Building to reflect not only the mining in Jerome but the diversity of people; Fire sprinklers in the Museum basement; Fire protection wall in the Post Office; Improved Archival and Research Department with an almost completed Archival Improvement Plan; and Historic Plaques on Jerome's buildings.
Such projects take time and money. Without memberships and donations these things wouldn’t get started or finished and the historic buildings of Jerome that we all love could easily crumble and decay with time.
Jerome, a town listed on the National Historic Register, because of its unique character dedicated to historic Arizona, is one of the most important pieces of cultural heritage Arizona has. Coming to Jerome is like stepping back in time. It reminds us of our history and heritage as a mining state. If you would like to help be a part of preserving Jerome and Arizona’s heritage please send your tax deductible donations to: Jerome Historical Society, P.O. Box 156, Jerome, Arizona 86331 or you can become a member by going to our Membership portion of this site.
