Back in time: Neely-Soames Homestead holds open house

Published 11:38 am Thursday, August 23, 2012

The Neely-Soames Historic Homestead in Kent held its annual open house last Saturday to let visitors get a glimpse of the way residents lived in 1885.

Located along the Green River Trail at 5311 S. 237th Place, just north of the Russell Road athletic complex, the Neely-Soames Homestead is one of the oldest houses in Kent. It was listed on the State Register of Historic Homes in 1977.

Kent Parks and the King County Master Gardeners, whose members maintain the heritage gardens and grounds, invited residents to tour the house and gardens.

For more information about the open house or to receive a self-guided walking tour of the gardens, call 253-856-5110.

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PHOTO BELOW: Sharon Englund, a Neely-Soamas Homestead volunteer, spins wool into yard inside the homestead.