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 members of the Board of Trustees and Staff as we continue to prepare Seven Hearths for our Summer Exhibit, Homespun Kent: Revolutionary Households. Please wear old clothes and bring your own lunch. RSVP to Chris at [email protected].
Join members of the Board of Directors and Staff as we begin to prepare Seven Hearths for our Summer Exhibit, Homespun Kent: Revolutionary Households. Please wear old clothes and bring your own lunch to share with your history minded friends and colleagues! RSVP to Chris 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 […]
Join members of the Board of Trustees, Staff and Volunteers as we participate in the kickoff of Kent's America 250 Celebration! The parade will proceed from Kent Town Hall to the Kent Volunteer Fire Department. We encourage participants to dress in period costume (if willing and able) and carry a battery operated candle or lantern. […]
Join us for this wonderful workshop in the spirit of Revolutionary, Homespun creativity! Create your own beautiful and functional broom with Robin Ziegler, Craftswoman and proprietor of Robin's Nest Home and Hearth https://robinsnesthomeandhearth.my.canva.site/. Your handmade Turkey Wing Whisk Broom will be made with all natural broom corn, your choice of string, broom corn seed, or […]
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 […]