The Sharlot Hall Museum will host New York Times bestselling author Chris Enss for a presentation on women in the American Old West. The event is scheduled for March 7, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Enss, known for her work on historical figures, has authored over 50 books on the subject.
The Sharlot Hall Museum in Prescott, Arizona, has announced its next Author Series event featuring Chris Enss, a historian who has spent more than three decades documenting the stories of women in the American Old West. Enss's presentation will focus on the courage and contributions of these women, who have often been overlooked in historical accounts.
Enss has published over 50 works and received several awards for her scholarship, including nine Will Rogers Medallion Awards, two Elmer Kelton Book Awards, the Oklahoma Center for the Book Award, and the Willa Cather Award for Scholarly Nonfiction from Women Writing the West. Among her notable books are "Daughters of Daring: Hollywood Cowgirl Stunt Women," "According to Kate: The Legendary Life of Big Nose Kate, Love of Doc Holliday," and "Entertaining Women: Actresses, Dancers, and Singers of the Old West."
The event is set for Saturday, March 7, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. at the museum. Admission costs $15 for non-members and $10 for members, with reservations required by contacting Katherine Bartke at Katherine.Bartke@SharlotHallMuseum.org or by calling 928.445.3122.
The Sharlot Hall Museum works to preserve and share the history and culture of Arizona and the broader American West through exhibits, events, and programs.