An imagined gathering of five personalities who helped shape Tombstone’s history. From left: Ed Schieffelin, Virgil Earp, Wyatt Earp, Morgan Earp and Doc Holliday. How a prospector’s discovery brought fortune seekers, Wyatt Earp and Doc Holliday to southeastern Arizona. Tombstone’s story began with silver. In 1877, prospector Ed Schieffelin discovered rich silver deposits in southeastern Arizona Territory, setting in motion the gr

Discover the performers, personalities and remarkable history behind the Bird Cage Theater—and the book that brings their stories back to life. Imagine arriving in Tombstone in the 1880s. Beyond the mining claims and dusty streets, an evening’s entertainment awaits: orchestra music, singers, dancers, comedy and acts extraordinary enough to make you wonder how they found their way to this Arizona boomtown. Welcome to the Bird Cage Theater. Opened in 1881, the Bird Cage offered

Doc Holliday began his working life as a dentist—and so did Dr. Jay. Raised on a farm in New York’s Hudson River Valley, Jay grew up watching Westerns and imagining adventures on the frontier. After a career as a dental surgeon and forensic dentist in New Hampshire, he retired early in 1991 and headed west to follow that childhood fascination. Along the way, he found another calling: bringing history to life. His love of theater led to years of staged Western gunfight perfor

Come to Tombstone for Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday, and the O.K. Corral. Stay a little longer, and you’ll discover another story worth knowing: the people who make this legendary town their home. Behind the stagecoach rides, Western performances, handmade saddles, and irresistible fudge are families, craftspeople, and small-business owners whose work gives visitors a reason to linger. Their livelihoods are woven into the experience of Tombstone—and meeting them can be as memorabl

Arizona boasts a rich tapestry of art, history, and culture, showcased in its diverse galleries and museums. Whether you’re an art...