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Historical Museum

Located in La Conner

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

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Holiday Celebration

Please join us for a Holiday Celebration kicking off our Annual Appeal on Saturday, December 2nd, 6-8pm. Please RSVP by contacting us at 360.466.3365 or email us at museum@co.skagit.wa.us

This is the only time we ask for contributions in addition to your membership dues and special events you attend. 


We are hiring!

Youth Education Coordinator

This is a part-time-position – 15 hours per week, non-exempt. Salary dependent on experience and education. Remote work for a portion of the time would be available. Benefits – Vacation and Sick Leave. No medical, dental or retirement.

SUMMARY: Develops and manages student educational programs. Schedules on-site guided and self-guided tours. Gathers and analyzes feedback from teachers. Distributes handouts and educational materials. Plans, coordinates, and implements Museum educational programs, including budgeting and monitoring expenditures. Recruits, trains, and schedules volunteer Docents. The employee assists with development of educational materials that correlate with Museum exhibits. Performs other duties as assigned. Work is subject to occasional irregular hours (evenings, weekends, and holidays), sometimes on short notice. Youth Education Coordinator is part of the Museum Team, collaborating with staff, volunteers, and Board Members to accomplish our goals.

More information

Candidates should send resume and letter of interest to jwolfe@co.skagit.wa.us.


Community Service Opportunity

Want to be a part of preserving and sharing history? How about teaching children history through games and interactive displays? Or are you more organized and willing to research artifacts from long ago? If so, we have an interesting opportunity for you. Spend some time with our curators, collections specialist at the museum and socialize at special events hosted throughout Skagit County.

We are flexible and offer projects from one day per week to one day per month. Although our museum is open to the public Thursday – Sunday, our friendly volunteers show up a variety of days and times. Complete the form below and expect a follow-up email from us to schedule a quick telephone interview.


Skagit City School Experience!

Skagit County Historical Museum Education Program
Location: Skagit City School 17508 Moore Rd. Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Pioneer Day available Tues - Fri between 9:30am and 3:00pm, by appointment only.

Event generally lasts 4.5 hours including sack lunch break (bring your own lunch).

More information and Reservation Form

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The family friendly Skagit County Historical Museum is located
at the top of the hill in La Conner.


501 South 4th, La Conner
360-466-3365
www.skagitcounty.net/museum

Our schedule is Thursday – Sunday
11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

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