Some of the original buildings still stand today. Its officers' quarters are open to visitors interested in learning what life was like on the frontier. The fort's museum, located in the old headquarters building, exhibits artifacts that explain the history and methods of frontier soldiering. The mansion served as a hotel for visiting mining officials and investors, as well as home to the Douglas family. Once Arizona Territory's most productive copper mining area, Jerome lost its sheen when prices plummeted during the Depression.
Displays feature local mining history and methods.
The park, located in the town of Jerome off State Route 89A, has a number of intriguing historic attractions nearby. Prescott and Coconino National Forests. Fishing, Mountain Biking, Horseback riding and Hiking. There is an ample supply of restaurants and places to 'bed down' for the night. All you need is a good appetite, a tired body, and an endless supply of legal tender, credit cards or travelers checks.