oh we've got a pickle alright!

The Lynden Pioneer Museum, with over 28,000 square feet of exhibit space and storage for artifacts is filled with treasures. From cars to coffee grinders and buggies to organs...we've got it all. We love all our exhibits and think we have one of the best collections EVER and in particular we are especially fond of one artifact.

It gives us the hee-bee jeebies sometimes, the thought of it can make your stomach churn, but I think we all agree that is by far one of our favorites.

What is it? Oh yes friends it is a pickle. In honor of International Pickle Week 2010 we wanted to share one of our most treasured artifacts with you.

The label on the jar says:

"This cucumber was grown from seed planted by G.A. Heuika on June 24, 186- at Wayland, Michigan."

So there you have it...a really old pickle in a really old jar making it's home at the Lynden Pioneer Museum. If that isn't a reason to visit I don't know what is.

***note: Pickle is not out on display (for what are probably obvious reasons), however if you ask at the front counter I'm sure someone would love to show it off to you!***