Murder & Mayhem in Yavapai County

Saturday, January 31st
1:00 P.M.
Included with paid admission

Join us at the Phippen Museum for a compelling presentation and book signing with historian and author Drew Desmond, exploring the darker and more dramatic side of Prescott and Yavapai County’s early history.

Through true stories drawn from meticulous research, Desmond examines vigilante justice, labor disputes, corruption, revenge, and untimely deaths that shaped life in Arizona’s frontier towns. These gripping accounts reveal a lesser-known side of the Old West, where personal grudges, political power, and ambition often led to violence.

Attendees will gain insight into historic events and figures from Prescott, Jerome, and the surrounding region, discovering how these moments of conflict influenced the community’s development. Desmond brings history to life through vivid storytelling and engaging context.

Following the presentation, guests will have the opportunity to meet the author and have their books signed. This program is ideal for history enthusiasts and anyone interested in the real stories behind Arizona’s Old West.