Visitors and residents have numerous events in August to celebrate Kent\u2019s past.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Showcasing local history, the celebration features special exhibits and bus and walking tours of the city\u2019s oldest homes, businesses and cemeteries.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
\u2022 Saturday, Aug. 6 and 13<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Greater Kent Historical Museum at Kent Farmers Market<\/strong>, Meeker St.\u00a0 and 2nd Ave. N., 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Features photos of Kent\u2019s past, talk with historians.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Historic Downtown Walking Tour<\/strong>, Corner of 2nd Ave. N. and Meeker St., 10 a.m. – Noon. Each walk is limited to the first 25 people.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \u2022 Sunday, Aug. 7<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Historic Cemeteries Bus Tours<\/strong>, 1:30 \u2013 4:30 p.m. A docent will accompany guests on this informative tour of Kent\u2019s historic cemeteries. While the tour is free, registration is required for transportation planning.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \u2022 Saturday, Aug. 13<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Soos Creek Botanical Garden and Heritage Center<\/strong>, 29308 132nd Ave. SE, Auburn, 10 a.m. \u2013 4 p.m. Hundreds of objects and photographs detail the settling of the Soos Creek Plateau, Native American storytelling, a traditional cedar basket weaver, Old Time Fiddlers and work by local artisans.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n \u2022 Saturday, Aug. 20<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Neely-Soames Historic Homestead Annual Open House<\/strong>, 5311 S. 237 Place (along the Green River Trail), 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. Tour the grounds and get a glimpse of the way residents lived in 1885.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum<\/strong>, 5917 South 196th St., 10 a.m. \u2013 4 p.m. Special free admission this day only to the nation\u2019s primary resource for historical information on hydroplane racing.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n 29th Annual Classic Ford Show and Mustang Roundup<\/strong>, 1157 Central Ave. N., 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Free spectator admission and awards for 40+ classes of cars.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n Greater Kent Historical Museum and Mill Creek Neighborhood Historic Home and Garden Walking Tour<\/strong>, 855 E. Smith St., 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Turn-of-the-century and Great Depression-era homes. Tours start at the museum.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n