This museum is run by volunteers so it may be advantageous to call and set an appointment before you visit. The museum is extremely personal and hands-on. Sharla Flake was our museum guide and she knew the history of the people who settled Snow Flake and the stories of many of their descendants.
Our tour started in a house made from two original adobe houses where we loved the schoolroom upstairs. It continued with a log cabin that was dismantled in Beaver, Utah, carried about 500 miles by wagons, then rebuilt in Snow Flake. The final part of the tour is a three storey mansion (although they did not consider it as such) built in 1895 for the James Flake family who had over a dozen children.
All three buildings are filled with original period furniture, belongings, photos and paintings. Our entire group loved this tour! Highest...
Read moreWonderful historical museum that is rich with Snowflake history! Sarah Brimhall has great knowledge about the history here and our family learned quite a bit! Also, Breanne Flake was an awesome guide through the nearby Flake House! Highly recommended for visitors and...
Read moreGreat place to visit and learn more about the founders of Snowflake AZ. We had some of the decendants of William Jordan Flake with us and it was really cool to see what things were like when he was there and be where...
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