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Experience Historical Kent
August 25 - 27, 2023
Free
Join us for our annual Experience Historical Kent to explore the historic treasures around us and celebrate our history as a community!
The Museum will be hosting a kick-off event on Friday, August 25th at 4pm with music, food and more. Throughout the weekend, visit local historic sites and dive into the rich history in Kent.
SCHEDULE
Friday, August 25
10am - 4pm Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum (free admission).
12pm - 4pm Kent Historical Museum (free admission).
4pm - 7pm Kickoff party at the Kent Historical Museum, including:
- Music from iBuildBridges.
- Hops History in Kent with Chris Ensor.
- Food vendor Paco's Tacos & Ube Overload.
Saturday, August 26
10am – 4pm History Fest at Kent Historical Museum, including:
- Guided tours of the museum.
- Ice cream making activity.
- Free admission to the museum.
Booths with:
- Blue Heron Canoe Family
- Friends of the Seattle-Tacoma Pet Cemetery
- Danny Pierce paintings sale with Sally Goodgion
- Kent Library
- Mill Creek Neighborhood
- Mother Africa
- SoCo Culture
10am - 4pm Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum (free admission).
10am - 4pm Soos Creek Botanical Gardens & Heritage Center (free admission).
10am – 3pm Neely-Soames Homestead & Garden.
- 11am & 1pm - Hops in the Kent Valley
- 10am & 2pm - A Brief History of the Garden
- Fairy Garden and other kids activities throughout the day
Noon - 3pm Drop-in tours at historic St. Anthony’s Chapel.
Sunday, August 27
11am - 2pm Cruisin' Kent Car Show at Kent Station, including:
- GKHS entry of Dean Walters, soapbox derby championship car.
1pm - 2pm Hillcrest Burial Park tour.