Skagit County Historical Museum
Smugglers, Rumrunners, And Pirates
Skagit City School 17508 Moore Rd, Mount Vernon, United StatesSmugglers, Rumrunners and Pirates - Oh my! Learn about the denizens of the North Cascades and the Salish Sea with local historian, Dr Jesse Kennedy III, this Sunday as he shares stories of unique Skagit characters. Explore tales of early maritime trades that began with canoes bringing Canadian whisky to the soldiers on San Juan… Continue Reading Smugglers, Rumrunners, And Pirates
Sale @The School
Skagit City School 17508 Moore Rd, Mount Vernon, United StatesCome Tiptoe through the Treasures April 14 to 16, 9 AM to 4 PM at the historic Skagit City School, 17508 Moore Rd, in Mount Vernon. A room full of treasures donated to the Museum for fundraising, and a room full of amazing crafts and gift items created by local artisans.
Annual Skagit City School Picnic
Skagit City School 17508 Moore Rd, Mount Vernon, United StatesJoin us for a day of fun and games at the historic Skagit City School at 17508 Moore Road on Fir Island in Mount Vernon on Sunday 7/16 from 1-3pm for the annual picnic! Bring your food or purchase burgers, hotdogs, chips and sodas from the La Conner Rotary. Enjoy live music with Wayne Hayton… Continue Reading Annual Skagit City School Picnic
Remembering Northern State
25625 Helmick Rd, Sedro-Woolley, WA 98284 SWIFT CTR- Hub Drive, Sedro-Woolley, United StatesJoin the Port of Skagit County, the Skagit County Historical Museum, and the Sedro-Woolley Museum at this public history preservation event to gather stories and oral histories from the people who worked, lived at or have connections with Northern State Hospital. -Share your memories -Honor the names -Scan your photos -Listen to speakers -Take a… Continue Reading Remembering Northern State
Barber Historians Opening Reception
Skagit County Historical Museum 501 S. 4th St., La Conner, United StatesJoin us as the Skagit County Historical Museum unveils a new featured exhibit, “Barber Historians: Just A Little Off the Top.” See how barbershops are more than a place for a cut and a shave; but a repository for local history. Opening reception is Thursday, October 5 from 5-7pm. Visit us on top of the… Continue Reading Barber Historians Opening Reception
Topics @ The School-“Lucinda Davis: A Frontierswoman in the Wild North Cascades”
Skagit City School 17508 Moore Rd, Mount Vernon, United StatesThe Skagit County Historical Museum will be kicking off its spring Topics @ The School series, “Valley Girls: Legendary Women and their Adventures in Skagit County,” with Dr. Jesse G Kennedy III this Sunday, March 24 from 2-4pm at the Skagit City School. Join us and learn about Lucinda Davis, a small but mighty frontierswoman… Continue Reading Topics @ The School-“Lucinda Davis: A Frontierswoman in the Wild North Cascades”
Sale @ The School
Coming soon! The Sale @ The School this year will be on April 19, 20, and 21, from 9 AM to 4 PM at The Skagit City School, located at 17508 Moore Rd. on Fir Island in Mount Vernon. Browse through our vintage treasures; collectibles, furniture, dishes, crystal, home décor, housewares, and so much more!… Continue Reading Sale @ The School
Sale @ The School
Coming soon! The Sale @ The School this year will be on April 19, 20, and 21, from 9 AM to 4 PM at The Skagit City School, located at 17508 Moore Rd. on Fir Island in Mount Vernon. Browse through our vintage treasures; collectibles, furniture, dishes, crystal, home décor, housewares, and so much more!… Continue Reading Sale @ The School
Topics @ The School-“Mary Roberts Rinehart (aka America’s “Agatha Christie” Crosses the Cascade Pass in 1916″
Skagit City School 17508 Moore Rd, Mount Vernon, United StatesThe popular mystery writer led an expedition crossing the Cascade Pass. Learn inspiring stories from this journey from historian Jesse G. Kennedy III, Ph.D.
Signs, Signs, Everywhere Signs: The Art of Bob Mortenson
Skagit County Historical Museum 501 S. 4th St., La Conner, United StatesSigns, Signs, Everywhere Signs features the life and work of local sign maker, graphic artist, and painter Bob Mortenson of Mortenson Signs of Mount Vernon. Since the early 80's, the family business has grown from a one-man operation in the garage where everything was done by hand to a team employing the latest of technology.… Continue Reading Signs, Signs, Everywhere Signs: The Art of Bob Mortenson
