Historical Museum

Located in La Conner

"Come to the top of the hill for a spectacular view of Skagit County history"


Exhibits and Events Learn about the incredible life and career of legendary rodeo bullfighter, Wick Peth in the exhibit, “Wick Peth: “The Original Rodeo Bullfighter and the History of Rodeo in Skagit County.” The exhibit is open now until March 2nd, 2025. Check out our special exhibit in the North Wing on Feed Sack Fashion. Prior to 1890, most staples (flour, sugar, grains) were shipped in barrels. Then they switched to cloth bags. In the 1900s, companies making the bags realized that housewives in rural America were washing the sacks and using the fabric for sewing purposes. In 1926, companies began making feed and flour sacks with color-printed fabrics; beautiful things were created with feed sacks.

Exhibits and Events

Learn about the incredible life and career of legendary rodeo bullfighter, Wick Peth in the exhibit, “Wick Peth: “The Original Rodeo Bullfighter and the History of Rodeo in Skagit County.” The exhibit is open now until March 2nd, 2025.

Check out our special exhibit in the North Wing on Feed Sack Fashion. Prior to 1890, most staples (flour, sugar, grains) were shipped in barrels. Then they switched to cloth bags. In the 1900s, companies making the bags realized that housewives in rural America were washing the sacks and using the fabric for sewing purposes. In 1926, companies began making feed and flour sacks with color-printed fabrics; beautiful things were created with feed sacks.