Upcoming Events - Kent Historical Museum

NEW EXHIBIT COMING:

Opening Friday, September 19, "Kenjiro Nomura: An Artist's View of the Japanese American Internment" featuring artwork from the collection of George & Betty Nomura. The works were created by Kenjiro Nomura while he was interned first at the Puyallup Assembly Center, then the Minidoka Relocation Center during WWII. The exhibit will run through December 19 at the Kent Historical Museum, 855 E Smith St—Wed-Sat, 12-4pm. Call 253-854-4330 for more information. Kenthistoricalmuseum.org

SPECIAL EVENT:

The Kent Historical Society presents their 7^th annual dinner auction “Centennial Celebration of Our Heritage at the Bereiter House” featuring dinner catered by Golden Steer Steak ‘N Rib House and music by the swing band DeLively—with silent and live auctions. Saturday, November 1, 5:30pm at the Kent Senior Activity Center, 600 E. Smith Street, Kent. Advance tickets: $40.00 per person, table of eight $320—reservations begin 9/1/08, 253-854-4330.

Special Event November:

The Blue Star Memorial By-Way Marker Rose Garden will be available for public access Tuesday, November 11, 2008 from 7:00am-6:00pm in recognition of Veteran’s Day. The garden is located on the grounds of the Kent Historical Museum at 855 E. Smith St., Kent. The Museum, however, will be closed.