Arizona Roundup – A Celebration of Prescott, Big Hats and Deeper Roots

Sharlot Hall Museum • Host: Stuart Rosebrook • Guest: Rex Hinshaw

Step into a rich tapestry of place, people and heritage with Arizona Roundup, the distinctive broadcast from the storied grounds of the Sharlot Hall Museum in Prescott, Arizona. Host Stuart Rosebrook welcomes long‑time cowboy‑spirit contributor Rex Hinshaw for a leisurely, heartfelt conversation that traces decades of Arizona life — horse racing, rodeos, architecture, family ties, and the enduring western ethos.

What the Program Is

In this edition of Arizona Roundup, Stuart and Rex revisit the crossroads of Arizona’s past and present — from summers in the Bradshaw Mountains and racetrack memories at Prescott Downs, to the ongoing legacy of the great 4th of July celebration in Prescott; from Rex’s childhood in Buckeye and Safford to his adult life helping shape the rodeo, architecture, and heritage of Prescott. The show isn’t just an interview; it’s a journey into place‑based memories, family threads, and the embrace of community across generations.

Their dialogue is rich with texture: a young boy holding on to his belt loops behind his dad at a rodeo; afternoons spent behind the judges’ stand at the racetrack; the saga of moving the 1875 Fremont House into the Museum; the silver‑screen moment of shooting pool with Steve McQueen during the filming of Junior Bonner — all woven into the fabric of Prescott’s identity.

Why It Resonates

Emotion & nostalgia: This isn’t just historic fact‑telling. It’s lived experience. The kind of story where you can feel the horse’s breath, hear the announcer’s prayer in the rodeo arena, and recall the smell of summer evenings at the racetrack.

Connection to place: While Arizona has grown and changed, the voices here remind listeners that Prescott remains a node of enduring traditions and relationships.

Authentic people, authentic stories: Rex isn’t just a guest — he is part of the narrative. His father and uncle, his summers in Prescott, his architecture career and leadership in the rodeo board make the conversation personal and grounded.

Transformation and heritage: From ranchlands to film sets to historic house moves, the show reflects how the western tradition adapts — while still holding onto its lodestars of purpose, courage, and community.

Takeaways to Share

Things to Remember

The power of a single story: One childhood moment (that bull tossing the fence) can carry a lifetime of meaning.

The value of mixture: Architecture, horse racing, filmmaking and rodeo differ — but the spirit of enthusiasm and respect unites them.

The importance of place: Prescott and the Sharlot Hall Museum are anchors that connect generations.

Things to Share

“Rex tells of shooting pool with Steve McQueen during the filming of Junior Bonner — you’ve got to hear it.”

“The Fremont House was moved to the Museum; Rex was there, knocking on walls to find the originals.”

“Prescott Downs glory days: Rex worked there 23 summers — quarter horses and thoroughbreds.”

Things to Take Note Of

Parades, architecture tours, and living‑history weekends echo the moments recalled in the show.

Use the episode as a primer for deeper exploration — from Western heritage to architectural history.

Tone matters: highlight feeling as much as fact when sharing the story with others.

Call to Action & Coming Together

Whether you’re a long‑time resident of the Central Highlands, a visitor drawn by the cowboy tradition, or someone tuning in for a meaningful story, Arizona Roundup invites you into the circle.

Listen and engage: Tune in, share the episode, and invite a friend or family member to listen with you.

Visit the place: Plan a trip to the Sharlot Hall Museum. Walk the campus and stand inside the Fremont House.

Connect and contribute: Join upcoming events, volunteer, or partner with programs that preserve Arizona heritage.

Live the spirit: Mentor, serve, build — show up with western courage and community in your daily life.

Sharlot Hall Museum — Contact & Participation

Address: 415 West Gurley Street, Prescott, AZ 86301

Phone: (928) 445‑3122 (Ext. 0 for Admissions)

General Email: [e-mail]

Archives & Research: (928) 277‑2003 • [e-mail]

Website: sharlothallmuseum.org