Jerome Historical Society

Produces and hosts video interviews with long-time Jerome residents, recording and preserving their oral histories as part of the Jerome Resident Video Interviews project.

Developed and maintains the Scenic Overlook off Highway 89A, featuring a viewing deck, mining equipment, and interpretive plaques with views of Jerome and the Douglas Mansion. Also maintains Audrey Headframe Park, which includes the historic Audrey shaft and headframe, and established Art Park (Laura Williams Park) as a venue for local artists.

Maintains a variety of historical buildings and sites in and around Jerome, including the Jerome Episcopal Christ Church building, which was acquired in 1953 and restored, later becoming the organization's archives and administrative offices.

Maintains an archive of thousands of original photos, documents, artifacts, books, and audio-visual materials related to Jerome's history, including personal papers, family albums, government records, and historic newspapers. Provides research services to the public and researchers, offering access to these collections via visitor computers in the Archives office.

Collects, preserves, and maintains extensive archives including original photos, documents, manuscripts, audio-visual materials, family albums, government records, historic newspapers, maps, blueprints, and books related to Jerome’s history. Provides access to these materials for research and public use.

Operates Laura Williams Park, also known as Art Park, established in the late 1970s, providing a venue for local Jerome artists to display and sell their art, including handmade jewelry, pottery, and textiles, and for visitors to interact directly with the artists.

Maintains and operates the Audrey Headframe Park, which features the Audrey shaft and headframe, originally constructed in 1918 by the United Verde Extension (UVX) Company.

The organization operates the Mine Museum, which features displays on Jerome's history, mining equipment, and the diverse ethnicities that contributed to the town's development. They also maintain the Audrey Headframe Park, Art Park, and a Scenic Overlook with mining equipment and interpretive plaques.

Developed and operates a scenic viewing area off Highway 89A in Jerome, featuring a viewing deck, installed mining equipment, and interpretive plaques, offering views of Jerome and the Douglas Mansion.

The organization operates Spook Hall, formerly the Old J.C. Penney building, as a venue for craft shows, concerts, weddings, exhibits, and public and private gatherings.

Operates Spook Hall, formerly the Old J.C. Penney building, as a venue for various public and private events such as craft shows, concerts, weddings, and exhibits.

Operates multiple museums including the Mine Museum, which features displays on Jerome's history, mining equipment, gambling artifacts, and contributions of diverse ethnic groups, as well as exhibits in the New State Motor Building. The museum collection primarily consists of mining artifacts and historic items such as a Colt pistol, Chinese laundry machine, and hospital equipment.

Owns and operates multiple historic buildings including Spook Hall (a former J.C. Penney building), the New State Motor Building, and Audrey Headframe Park. These sites serve as cultural and event spaces, with Spook Hall used for weddings, craft shows, concerts, and exhibits.

Operates the Mine Museum and an associated gift shop, which opened in the early 1950s, featuring displays on Jerome's history, mining equipment, gambling artifacts, and exhibits on the diverse ethnic groups who contributed to the town's development. The museum also houses a collection of mining artifacts.

Operates the New State Motor Building, which was purchased in 1956. A floor was revitalized in 2008 to add a museum, public restrooms, and 7 retail spaces, a project recognized as "Project of the Year" by Arizona State Parks in 2010.

The organization collects and archives photos, artifacts, books, and documents related to Jerome's history, including personal papers, photographs, family albums, government and utilities records, and historic newspapers. They maintain a photo archive and a library collection of locally-written books and mining history publications.

Records, produces, and maintains video interviews with long-time Jerome residents through the Jerome Resident Video Interviews project, preserving personal narratives and community memory.

The organization offers research services to the public and researchers, assisting individuals in exploring the history of Jerome, Arizona, and providing access to photos, newspapers, and movies on visitor computers in the Archives office.

Offers research services to the public and scholars, including one free hour for members, with access to visitor computers containing photos, newspapers, and films. Services support exploration of Jerome’s history through archival materials.

The organization produces and hosts video interviews with long-time Jerome residents, recording and preserving their oral histories through the Jerome Resident Video Interviews project.

Provides membership benefits including free museum admission, a 15% discount on gift shop and online purchases, a subscription to the Chronicle Newsletter, and one free hour of research services.