The current exhibit at the Skagit County Historical Museum is called "I Do" -- and as its name suggests, it chronicles the evolving fashions and customs of marriage as witnessed in the Skagit Valley from the late 1800s to the present. More than just a collection of wedding attire, the exhibit offers some fascinating insights into the way we view the institution of matrimony, as well as some touching stories about the folks who wore the attire.
In this Tales of the Magic Skagit episode, I talk with the museum's executive director, Jo Wolfe, and collections manager Laney Moran about the inspiration behind the exhibit and what went into putting it together. In the process, you'll learn a little about Laney's responsibilities since joining the museum a little over a year and a half ago, and Jo gives us a "sneak peak" at the exhibit that will replace "I Do" at its conclusion on September 27 ("Just a Little Off the Top").
