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100th Year Anniversary of Women's Suffrage Featuring Historical Kent Women

Beginning now through December:

In celebration of Women's Right to vote, please come and visit our new exhibit.

Honoring some of the leading pioneers in the Women's right to vote movement, and women in the workplace.

Some of the highlights include Women's clothing and fashion, and the noble profession of nursing.

NEW Exhibit

"Kent Football History Then and Now"

Examine Kent’s football history with our new museum exhibit. Over 100 years of Kent football history are featured in this collection including the coveted Taylor Trophy, French Football legacy, Morris “Red” Badgro’s Hall of Fame jacket and introducing the new Kent Predators, members of the Professional Indoor Football League.

Exhibit runs March 19 through June 18, 2010 at the Kent Historical Museum, 855 E Smith St--Tues-Sat, 12-4pm. Call 253-854-4330 for more information.

Kent Religious Histories

Step into Kent’s spiritual past with our new museum exhibit. Over 100 years of Kent church history are featured in this collection of artifacts, timelines and photographs which help tell the story of religious beginnings in Kent—from 1855 to 1947. Exhibit features a church replica, circa 1900. Now through January 30, 2010.
Kent Historical Museum 855 E Smith St, Kent, WA 98030
253-854-4330, Open 12-4pm Wed-Sat or by appointment

Kent Women in the Work Place

Take a decade by decade look at working women in the city of Kent. Features photographs and artifacts that show how women's roles and work attire changed throughout the 20th century.

Kent Parades of the 1940s DVD on sale now!

Kent Parades of the 1940s DVD is an 8mm film transfer project of the Kent Historical Society. Cornucopia and Kids Parades of the 1940s show home movies from amateur cinematographers filmed right here in downtown Kent. Approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes, the DVD costs $15, will be one sale (cash or check) at the Kent Museum 855 E Smith St, Kent. 253-854-4330 or ctyofknt@msn.com

Family Heirloom Preservation: what to do with inherited keepsakes

On display: “Family Heirloom Preservation: what to do with inherited keepsakes” featuring the South King County Genealogical Society—ideas and resources to care for and maintain precious family heirlooms. Display runs through June 27, 2008 at the Kent Historical Museum, 855 E. Smith St., Kent. Call 253-854-4330 for more information.