Events

Join us for a guided tour through Kent’s historic district, exploring landmarks and learning about the town’s evolution over the centuries.

Get a sneak peek into some of the people that will be commemorated for the America 250 celebrations in 2026 in the town’s oldest cemetery. Learn about some of the townspeople who served in the American Revolution, along with stories from their family history. Meet Kent’s first minister and find out who got arrested for […]

The American artist John Trumbull is often remembered as the painter of the American Revolution and the man who captured artistically the most iconic images of nation’s founding period. Much of our sense of how the revolutionary period and the founding fathers looked comes from the drawn-from-life images Trumbull went to great pains to create, […]

Enjoy a warm cup and a delicious pastry with members of the Board of trustees and staff on Saturday, May 9th at 11:00 AM. Reconnect with friends, meet some new ones and hear about volunteer opportunities at KHS. Please RSVP at [email protected].

Join us as we kick off our long-term exhibit with a community bring-your-own picnic reminiscent of the original 1776 militia training exposition, which will include musical entertainment, activities for children, and period appropriate beverages.  Activities for children are planned, as well docent-led tours by volunteers in period dress.  Hearth cooking will be demonstrated (for educational […]

Create, Explore & Imagine at the Seven Hearths Museum!  Join Local artist Shannon Blanton in this interactive drawing and painting class on the gorgeous grounds of the Kent Historical Society.  Experiment with mixed media projects and creative storytelling techniques in this process-focused, confidence-building supportive atmosphere.  No prior art experience is necessary - just a creative […]