General Information about the Skagit Historical Museum
EXPLORE Skagit County’s rich and rugged heritage by touring the SKAGIT LEGACY exhibit filled with scenes of early Skagit life from the mountains to the sea. From parlors to plows, Native American baskets to Shirley Temple dolls, the Museum galleries are overflowing with interesting and often unusual treasures of Skagit County’s vibrant past. EXPERIENCE the uniqueness of life in Skagit County through adult education programs like "Skagit Topics."
This program features LOCAL HISTORIANS and guest speakers. Check the 'Calendar of Events' to see what is scheduled. School children LEARN about their local COMMUNITY and local HISTORY through the Historical Museum's Blast to the Past Program, which offers interesting tours, a Time Traveler's Guide and TimeTraveler Trunks filled with artifacts and activities for the classroom.
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Skagit County Historical Museum Staff
Director: Jo Wolfe
Office Manager: Ann Maroney
Archivist: Mari Densmore
Collection Manager: Laynie Moran
Youth Education Coordinator: Jodi Jorgensen
Marketing, Outreach and Adult Education Coordinator: Ting-Li Wang
Facilities & Custodial Coordinator: Lynn Millovich
Visitor Services Assistant: Janice Gage
email: Museum@co.skagit.wa.us
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SKAGIT COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM VISION
The Skagit County Historical Museum serves as the leading source for the understanding and enjoyment of Skagit County’s unique cultural history. The Museum enjoys strong and diverse community support, and it maintains high standards for ethics and accuracy.
SKAGIT COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM MISSION
The Skagit County Historical Society shall preserve and present the County’s unique cultural heritage for the enjoyment and education of all.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT
Skagit County Historical Museum is located on the ancestral lands of the Swinomish people. We preserve and present the history of all of Skagit County. For thousands of years, Coast Salish tribes – Swinomish, Samish, Upper Skagit, Sauk-Suattle, Lower Skagit, and more - have stewarded these lands, waterways, plants, and animals. We pay respect to the elders past, present, and emerging for they hold the memories, traditions, and culture of their people across the nation. Skagit County Historical Museum is committed to educating the community about this long history as we honor and acknowledge the continued presence of all Indigenous peoples.
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Historical
Society Board of Trustees
Would you be interested in serving on our Board of Trustees? First step is to complete the Statement of Interest and return it to the Museum. We keep a list of potential Board Members that we review when terms are ending. Thank you in advance for your interest in being a part of preserving Skagit History.
President: Peggy Stowe
Vice President: Tami Mason
Secretary: Liz Stewart
Members by Region
Anacortes: Leslie Eastwood, John Hovey
Burlington/Edison: Peggy Stowe
La Conner: John Kamb
Mount Vernon: Vacant
Sedro-Woolley/Upriver: Liz Stewart, David Granstrom
Burlington: Tim Loving
At Large
Tami Mason, Martin Howard, Jessica Ellis, Rocio Lopez
| The Annual Meeting at Skagit City School |
Wednesday September 27, 2023
5:30 - 7pm
Hear about what has been happening “at the top of the Hill” and learn about upcoming exhibits & activities at the Museum.
Brief Business Meeting will be held at 6:00.
During the business meeting we will be voting on new trustees and limited changes to the Bylaws. Contact the Museum for a printed copy.
RSVP by Thursday, September 21 to 360.466.3365
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Directions to the museum:
The Museum is easy to find. After entering La Conner on Morris
Street, turn left on S. 2nd Street, go two blocks to the Methodist
church. Turn left onto Benton Street. Continue for two blocks
to S. 4th Street. Turn left and go one block to the Museum.
There is plenty of free parking.
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Research Inquiries
Our library resources are for use on the premises, and research
assistance is provided by appointment. Copies of historic photographs
are available for a fee.
Collections
The Museum documents, preserves, and interprets over 200,000
County-related artifacts. Extensive collections of dolls, household
items, quilts, clothing, Native American pieces, tools, and
farm equipment are exhibited on a rotating basis to provide
a variety of views into our county's past. Reference questions
regarding collections are answered by appointment. The Museum
also offers assistance to patrons who want to know how to store
and care for their personal heirlooms and photographs. The Museum's
goal is to "Preserve Skagit history for all people, for
all time."
Temporary Custody Agreement
Gifts of historic materials and artwork play an important role in helping the Museum expand its permanent collection. Objects offered for acquisition must be reviewed and approved by the Museum’s Collections Committee, which is charged with accepting only those items of Skagit County historic significance in sup-port of the Museum’s mission.
Museum
Store
"A great little store where everything is so affordable!"
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Distinctive
Gifts & Toys
Historical Books
Unique Greeting Cards
Elegant Accessories
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The Museum
Store offers an assortment of history-oriented merchandise.
Books on local and regional history, including an in-depth series
of Skagit County Historical Society publications, old-time toys
and Native American crafts provide distinctive and reasonably
priced gift ideas. Society Members receive 10% discount!
Download
the Historical Book Order Form here.
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Hours and Admission Rates
Hours: Thursday – Sunday 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Museum Members: Free
Adults: $5
Seniors: $4
Children 6-12: $4
Families: $10 (two adults & two children)
Children 5 & under: Free
Volunteers Needed!
Do you like to meet
and greet visitors to the area? Teach children
about our history? Clean, research or catalog
artifacts from long ago? If so, we could have
an interesting volunteer job for you –
or someone you know! Volunteers are needed
for tending the front desk, giving school
tours, and doing catalog work at the Skagit
County Historical Museum at the top of the
hill in LaConner. Volunteers can work from
one day per week to one day per month. Interested?
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Contact:
Skagit County Historical Museum
501 4th Street / P.O. Box 818,
La Conner, WA 98257-0818
(360) 466-3365
email: Museum@co.skagit.wa.us
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