Kent celebrates its history with events

Kent celebrated its past with tours, open houses, a car show and other attractions throughout the city this past weekend.

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  • Wednesday, August 19, 2015 5:26pm
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Gary Stroutsos

Gary Stroutsos

Reporter staff

Kent celebrated its past with tours, open houses, a car show and other attractions throughout the city this past weekend.

It was all part of Experience Historical Kent Day.

Visitors and residents were invited to celebrate Kent’s past at multiple events.

The public was invited to Greater Kent Historical Museum and Mill Creek Neighborhood Historic Home and Garden Walking Tours. The Neely-Soames Historic Homestead hosted its annual open house, and historic downtown walking tours were offered.

The Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum offered special free admission. Bowen Scarff hosted its 28th annual Classic Ford Show and Mustang Roundup.

The Soos Creek Botanical Garden and Heritage Center celebrated Kent’s 125th anniversary with historical displays, music and an art walk.


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