The Bull Pen

Hubbell Trading Post is reminiscent of old time trading days on Navajoland when a journey to the trading post was an adventure in itself. Whether by foot, horse, or wagon, visits to the store took several days. At the post, there was the excitement of renewing friendships, making new acquaintances, and finally making the trade and receiving goods for home, family, and farm. The historic hand-built post continues to serve the local community.

The squeaky door announced another customer's arrival in the Bull Pen. A wood stove at the center of the store kept the place warm during winter, and blakets were worn before coats became the fashion. The center was surrounded by high wide wooden counters with enough space for several customers to wait their turn while sharing stories about families, livestock, fields, harvest, planting, hunting, and ceremonies.A wood stove for those cold winter days, and a blanket kept everyone warm before coats became the fashion. The trader, between the counter and shelves that were jam packed with sundries, tools, enamel ware, cast iron pans, utensils, clothing, tack, shoes, lanterns, wagon grease, branding irons, paint, horse collars, drugstore items, candy, and toys, collected the goods the customer selected.