TOUR SHAKESPEARE A TWO-HOUR WALK IN THE ATMOSPHERE OF THE PAST

A HILLTOP VIEW OF AVON AVENUE

Walk the streets trod by Billy The Kid, John Ringo, Curley Bill, Russian Bill, The Clantons, Jim Hughes and Sandy King. Walk a portion of the Butterfield Trail. See 28 points of interest and hear stories of the West as it really was. The guided tour includes the interiors of seven buildings.

THE GRANT HOUSE: The back portion was the old Butterfield Stage Station. The front dining room, which was added later, sometimes served as the hanging room. SALOON: The only one left of some 15 or 16 here in 1870-73. Here Charlie Williams, the meanest man in town, nearly died of a gunshot wound.

AT THE UPPER END OF AVON AVENUE

GENERAL MERCHANDISE

STRATFORD HOTEL: Where Governor George P. Hunt waited tables as a boy and where Robert Ingersoll, Governor Ross and Lew Wallace (BEN HUR) stayed and where a man was killed in a gunfight over an egg. According to old-timers, Billy The Kid washed dishes here briefly after getting in trouble in Silver City, NM. OLD MAIL STATION: Dating from about 1856, This building was used by the Army. It was on the road between Fort Thorn and Fort Buchannan and served sometimes as a commissary or supply storage point.

GENERAL MERCHANDISE: This also served as a Post Office, Telegraph Office and arsenal for the Militia. It now serves as a residence but includes a museum. Unfortunately this was lost in 1997 due to a fire. THE POWDER MAGAZINE: Where black powder was stored for the Shakespeare Gold and Silver Mining and Milling Company and for the Smyth, Long and Price General Merchandise.

IN THE MIDDLE OF AVON AVENUE

OLD ARMY MAIL STATION

NATIONAL MAIL AND TRANSPORTATION COMPANY BLACKSMITH SHOP: The N.M. & T. was the last cross-country stage line to run through this area and was replaced by the railroad in 1881, but the blacksmith shop continued to be used all during the 1880's. ASSAY OFFICE: Where ore samples were tested. Built in 1870, rebuilt in 1879 and operated by Shakespeare Gold and Silver Mining and Milling Company.

SHAKESPEARE CEMETARY: Many of Shakespeare's more "colorful" residents, prospectors, and regular citizens of Shakespeare have their final resting place at Shakespeare Cemetary, You'll see the cemetary on the left side of the road on your way to Shakespeare.

SHAKESPEARE - THE EARLY DAYS

SHAKESPEARE - TODAY

New Attraction The Jim Emanuel Western Collection The valuable collection of antique and reproduction guns, custom made holsters, saddles, and tack, is displayed in a special vault. Collection is shown on all regular tour days.

Shakespeare Area Motel Reservations System

GUIDED TOURS: The guided tour of the buildings takes about 2 hours. Visitors may then walk the marked trails to see other foundations, stage trail and Spring Well. They may climb the small hill to view the town as a whole and see the mines to the south. BE SURE TO BRING YOUR CAMERA! Regular Tour Admission $4.00 Adult - $3.00 Ages 6 Through 12 Living History, Shootings, Re-enactments and Special Event Admission (Red Dates) $5.00 Adult - $4.00 Ages 6 Through 12 Regular and Living History Re-enactments 2008 TOUR DATES TOURS BEGIN 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM ON: 2008       March 8 & 9  April 12 & 13  April 26 & 27 May 10 & 11 June 7 & 8 June 21 & 22 July 12 & 13 August 9 & 10 August 23 & 24  September 13 & 14 October 11 & 12 October 25 & 26 November 8 & 9 December 13 & 14   Special Living History Performances & Re-enactments are held on red dates only SPECIAL TOURS: We will be glad to work with educational institutions, civic groups, camera clubs, bus tours, private organizations or individuals to arrange a special tour. Please call (505) 542-9034. Admission: $10.00 per person or contact us for special group rates. Film Companies, Movie Studios, Public Relation Firms, Other Media, Contact us Directly SHAKESPEARE is open only during regularly scheduled tours, or by appointment. WANT TO READ MORE ABOUT SHAKESPEARE? Visit our Books in Print Section  SHAKESPEARE GHOST TOWN P.O. BOX 253 LORDSBURG, NM 88045 505.542.9034 2 1/2 Miles South of Lordsburg, NM Off Main Street MapQuest Directions Would you like to help SHAKESPEARE and at the same time get the latest information about Shakespeare? If so, join the "FRIENDS OF SHAKESPEARE". You will receive, among other benefits, free admission on tour days and a quarterly newsletter. The remainder of your contribution will go directly to the building fund.