Visitors to the Bigelow House Museum can enjoy “The Bigelow House in Style” through August. The house is open for guided tours at 1, 2, and 3 pm on the first two Sundays of the month with an admission fee. Special tours can also be arranged by emailing olyhistory@gmail.com.
Vintage women’s clothing is being featured throughout the house including an 1880s wedding gown, an 1890s brocade dress; an early 20th century tea dress; 1910s walking suit; and an 1890s day dress. The clothing is from the Bigelow House Museum collection and private collections.
Shown is an 1890s era day dress from a private collection.
New Outdoor Scavenger Hunt at the Bigelow House
Also new at the Bigelow House Museum is an exterior scavenger hunt for younger visitors. They can search for items around the house and also get a special gift if they bring their completed information sheet to the Bigelow House during open hours from 1 to 4 pm on the first and second Sundays of the month. The scavenger hunt clue sheet is available on the O at olympiahistory.org.
