From Coonskin Caps to Hollywood Epics: The Remarkable Journey of Ray Herbeck Jr.
Arizona Roundup with Stuart Rosebrook at Sharlot Hall Museum in Prescott AZ
Release Date: 04/05/2026
“Get Your Kicks… Again: Why Route 66’s 100th Birthday Is Calling You Back to the Open Road”
Arizona Roundup with Stuart Rosebrook at Sharlot Hall Museum in Prescott AZ
There are anniversaries… and then there are American milestones. On this episode of Arizona Roundup, host Stuart Rosebrook welcomes one of the true storytellers of the American highway—historian, author, and Route 66 authority Jim Hinckley—for a conversation that feels less like an interview and more like an invitation. An invitation to remember. An invitation to explore. And perhaps most importantly—an invitation to hit the road. As Route 66 celebrates its 100th birthday, Hinckley reminds listeners that this isn’t just about pavement and nostalgia. It’s about people,...
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From Ocean Breezes to High Desert Flavors:
Mercy Clark’s Culinary Journey to Prescott
Arizona Roundup with Stuart Rosebrook at Sharlot Hall Museum in Prescott AZ
On a recent episode of Arizona Roundup, host Stuart Rosebrook welcomed listeners to a conversation that was as flavorful as it was inspiring—an engaging look at entrepreneurship, creativity, and community through the story of Mercy Clark, founder of Gingerly Catered. Broadcast from the historic grounds of the Sharlot Hall Museum in Prescott, Arizona, the program offered more than just an interview. It served as a celebration of local talent, culinary craftsmanship, and the vibrant cultural life that continues to grow in Prescott. A Journey Rooted in Adventure and Reinvention Mercy Clark’s...
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Through the Lens of the Mother Road Terry Moore’s Journey Across Time, Light, and Route 66
Arizona Roundup with Stuart Rosebrook at Sharlot Hall Museum in Prescott AZ
Stuart Rosebrook • Sharlot Hall Museum • Prescott, Arizona The Story There are some stories that feel less like interviews and more like road trips—full of unexpected turns, wide horizons, and moments that stay with you long after the journey ends. This episode of Arizona Roundup featuring Terry Moore is exactly that kind of journey—rich with memory, meaning, and the unmistakable spirit of the American West. A Life Shaped by Light From Duluth, Minnesota to the deserts of the Southwest, Terry Moore’s life was transformed by a move west at age nine. The light changed. The land opened....
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From Coonskin Caps to Hollywood Epics:
The Remarkable Journey of Ray Herbeck Jr.
Arizona Roundup with Stuart Rosebrook at Sharlot Hall Museum in Prescott AZ
In this engaging episode of Arizona Roundup, host Stuart Rosebrook welcomes storyteller, historian, filmmaker, and reenactor Ray Herbeck Jr. for a conversation that feels less like an interview and more like sitting around a campfire—swapping stories that somehow connect childhood curiosity to cinematic history. A Childhood Spark That Lit a Lifetime The story begins not in Hollywood—but in a war surplus store in Los Angeles, and a young boy inspired by Fess Parker and a coonskin cap. But the real turning point came during a childhood trip to Arkansas. At the historic Pea Ridge Battlefield,...
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Get Your Kicks… and Your Story: Arizona Roundup Celebrates Route 66 at 100
Arizona Roundup with Stuart Rosebrook at Sharlot Hall Museum in Prescott AZ
here are roads… and then there are legends. On this special edition of Arizona Roundup, host Stuart Rosebrook welcomes performer, storyteller, and Route 66 ambassador Nicole Brandon for a lively, heartfelt journey down America’s most famous highway—the Mother Road. This is more than a program. It’s an invitation. A Road That Still Lives and Breathes Route 66 is not just a highway—it’s a living story. From its official birth in 1926 under the U.S. Highway Act to its rise in literature, music, film, and family memory, Route 66 has become a symbol of movement, hope, and...
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Through the Lens of Legacy: Alison Goldwater and the Living Story of Arizona
Arizona Roundup with Stuart Rosebrook at Sharlot Hall Museum in Prescott AZ
In a warm and engaging episode of Arizona Roundup, host Stuart Rosebrook welcomes a very special guest to the historic setting of the Sharlot Hall Museum in Prescott, Arizona—Alison Goldwater. What unfolds is more than an interview. It is a journey into Arizona’s past, a rediscovery of a legendary figure, and a heartfelt mission to preserve a visual heritage for generations to come. A Family Story That Built a State The conversation begins with a delightful step back in time—into the early days of Arizona commerce and community building. The Goldwater name, long associated with Arizona,...
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Where Roads, Red Rocks, and Real History Meet...Arizona Roundup Visits the Sedona Heritage Museum with Nate Myers
Arizona Roundup with Stuart Rosebrook at Sharlot Hall Museum in Prescott AZ
Arizona Roundup with Stuart Rosebrook continues its exploration of the people, places, and stories that shape the heritage of Arizona. in this engaging episode, Rosebrook welcomes Nate Myers, Executive Director of the Sedona Heritage Museum, for a lively and thoughtful conversation about Sedona’s past, the importance of preserving community history, and the fascinating stories behind one of Arizona’smost beloved destinations. From Upstate New York Snow to Arizona Sunshine Nate Myers’ personal story adds a warm and relatable dimension to the conversation. Born in Syracuse and raised...
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The Call of the West: Russell True and the Living Legacy of the Dude Ranch...An Arizona Roundup Feature from the Sharlot Hall Museum
Arizona Roundup with Stuart Rosebrook at Sharlot Hall Museum in Prescott AZ
In the wide-open spaces of the American West, some traditions refuse to fade into history. They live on through the people who love them, preserve them, and invite the rest of us to experience them. One of those people is Russell True—longtime rancher, author, historian, and steward of the Western guest-ranch tradition. In a recent episode of Arizona Roundup, host Stuart Rosebrook welcomed True to share stories from more than six decades of life in the saddle and in the hospitality business. The conversation, recorded in partnership with the Sharlot Hall Museum in Prescott, Arizona, is...
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The Art Colony of One (and the Power Trio of Prescott):
Kate Corey, Grace Sparks, and the Women Who Built a Town
Arizona Roundup with Stuart Rosebrook at Sharlot Hall Museum in Prescott AZ
In this episode of Arizona Roundup, host Stuart Rosebrook welcomes Prescott resident and living-history presenter Brenda Cusick for a fast-moving, story-rich conversation about two remarkable women who helped shape Arizona—and a third whose influence ties them together like a well-built bridge: artist Kate T. Corey, civic powerhouse Grace Sparks, and historian-founder Charlotte Hall. What starts as a preview of an upcoming Sharlot Hall Museum program becomes something bigger: a lively, sometimes funny, and often inspiring tour through early Arizona—told through the lives of three women...
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Daughters of Daring How Chris Enss Restores the Women Who Built the Western Screen
Arizona Roundup with Stuart Rosebrook at Sharlot Hall Museum in Prescott AZ
When Stuart Rosebrook welcomed New York Times bestselling author Chris Enss to Arizona Roundup at Sharlot Hall Museum, Western history enthusiasts knew they were in for something special. Enss has built a formidable reputation among Western buffs, not merely as a storyteller, but as a restorer of record — a historian who brings the women of the American West back into full, living color. In this compelling episode, the conversation ranges from frontier weather journals to Wild West arenas to the earliest days of Hollywood stunt work. But at its heart, the program centers on Enss’s newest...
info_outlineIn this engaging episode of Arizona Roundup, host Stuart Rosebrook welcomes storyteller, historian, filmmaker, and reenactor Ray Herbeck Jr. for a conversation that feels less like an interview and more like sitting around a campfire—swapping stories that somehow connect childhood curiosity to cinematic history.
A Childhood Spark That Lit a Lifetime
The story begins not in Hollywood—but in a war surplus store in Los Angeles, and a young boy inspired by Fess Parker and a coonskin cap.
But the real turning point came during a childhood trip to Arkansas. At the historic Pea Ridge Battlefield, young Ray encountered living history in the most unforgettable way—through a woman who had actually been there as an infant during the Civil War. Her story, combined with a gifted musket ball, ignited something lasting.
Route 66, Guitars, and the Road to Storytelling
After high school, Ray set out across the country—Jeep packed, guitar in hand—traveling along Route 66 and visiting Civil War battlefields from Gettysburg to Shiloh.
From Journalism to the Movie Business
Ray’s path took a practical turn into journalism—eventually landing him at Billboard Magazine, where he interviewed major figures and learned the craft of storytelling.
But one conversation changed everything—and launched him into Hollywood.
North and South and Beyond
Ray became part of the landmark miniseries North and South, helping bring historical authenticity through reenactors and deep historical knowledge.
Glory and Legacy
His work on the film Glory helped shape one of the most powerful Civil War films ever produced, including the recruitment of historically accurate reenactors.
From Film to Fiction
Ray continues his storytelling journey through historical novels, including his latest work, Ironclad Crinolines.
Back Home in Prescott
Today, Ray and his wife Ruth bring history to life through reenactments and community involvement at Sharlot Hall Museum.
Things to Remember
• One small moment can ignite a lifelong passion
• Curiosity leads to calling
• Opportunity favors the prepared
Things to Share
• Share this story with someone who loves history
• Encourage others to explore their own story
Things to Take Action On
• Visit a museum
• Record a story
• Write your own history
Challenge
Find your “musket ball moment.” What moment shaped your life?
Final Word
History isn’t just behind us—it’s alive in the stories we choose to tell.