Museum reception kicks off Market season and new exhibit focusing on farming in Snohomish County

Posted: May 4, 2013 1000
Edmonds Historical Museum Director Tarin Erickson shows off the Museum's new exhibit, "Growing Season: Farming in Snohomish County" at the May 4 reception.
Edmonds Historical Museum Director Tarin Erickson shows off the Museum’s new exhibit, “Growing Season: Farming in Snohomish County” at the May 4 reception.
The Museum's latest acquisition, a Victorian doll house donated by Gloria Osberg, is now part of the permanent display. The turn-of-the-century era dollhouse is finished in exacting detail, with cutaways showing interior rooms and spaces. Adjacent display cases expand on this, with life-size interpretations of the dollhouse rooms.
The Museum’s latest acquisition, a Victorian doll house donated by Gloria Osberg, is now part of the permanent display. The turn-of-the-century-era dollhouse is finished in exacting detail, with cutaways showing interior rooms and spaces. Adjacent display cases expand on this, with life-size interpretations of the dollhouse rooms.

Story and photos by Larry Vogel

Closed for the past several weeks for renovation and new exhibit construction, the Edmonds Historical Museum reopened on Friday, May 4 with a gala reception and celebration.

Timed to kick off the 2013 Saturday market season and officially open a brand new exhibit titled “Growing Season: Farming in Snohomish County,” the event featured live classical music, great food, and comments by Museum Board members and Museum Director Tarin Erickson.

“It’s been a very busy month getting the new exhibits together and doing some much-needed projects and renovation,” said Erickson. “The sawdust was really flying for a while, and I’ve got the splinters to prove it!

The Museum has a whole new look with fresh carpeting, paint and brand new permanent exhibits on the lower level, one of which features the Museum’s latest acquisition, a stunning Victorian doll house donated by Gloria Osberg.”

“With the exception of the new jail cell exhibit, the lower level has been pretty much static for several years,” said Collections Manager Caitlin Kelly. “We’re really excited about the new information and artifacts, and invite everyone to drop in and check them out.”

Museum Board member Faye May, one of several who oversee the popular Spring and Summer markets, announced the latest addition to Market Season, a weekly Wednesday market to be held at the new Salish Crossing complex adjacent to the Waterfront Antique Mall at Edmonds Way and Dayton Street.

“The Wednesday Market begins June 12 and will run through Oct 2. Hours are 4-7 pm,” she said. “Initially it will be on a smaller scale than the Summer Market. Market goers will find produce and food items, but there are no plans to have arts and crafts at this time.” Proceeds from the Wednesday market will be split 50/50 between the Museum and Edmonds Community College.

The Edmonds Historical Museum is located in the old Carnegie Library at 118 Fifth Avenue North. Regular hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 1-4 pm.

 

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