Come celebrate the 120th anniversary of the city of Kent from 4-7 p.m. May 28 at the Kent Historical Museum, 855 E. Smith St.<\/p>\n
The event will feature new museum arrangements: a mayoral history collection, information about famous past\/present Kent residents, a sister-city compilation, and, for the museum itself, a newly redesigned back porch and laundry room. The Kent Football History Exhibit will continue and a variety of springtime attire will be on display as well. Refreshments and cake will be served. Join city folks for a presentation program at 6 p.m. with Mayor Suzette Cooke, Kent Parks and Recreation, owners of the Golden Steer Steak \u2018n Rib House, and the Reitan family (early Kent residents who pioneered Kent history preservation).<\/p>\n
Learn more about the city\u2019s past: Kent was the second city incorporated in King County (just behind Seattle) on May 28, 1890. In 120 years, Kent has grown from 1 square mile to 28 square miles while its population has grown from 763 to 88,380.<\/p>\n
So how did Kent get its name? Come find out and see what\u2019s new! For more information, call the Kent Historical Museum at 253-854-4330.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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