Category: History
Join the ‘UFO Summer Saucer Search’ from June 14–18
Many have searched for the truth behind the infamous “Summer of the Saucers” in 1947, when...
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NASA selects Kent-based Blue Origin for astronaut mission to the Moon
NASA this week awarded a NextSTEP-2 Appendix P Sustaining Lunar Development (SLD) contract to...
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6/22 festival highlights local origins of Men in Black with annual ‘Warning to Humanity’
The second annual festival celebrating the anniversary of the world’s first encounter with the...
Read MoreWelcome Figure dedicated at Greater Kent Historical Society & Museum
A Welcome Figure dedication was held at the Greater Kent Historical Museum on Saturday, April 29, 2023. “We are especially grateful to Mike Evans and Chuck Simpson for working through every kind of weather to bring this...
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Learn about the birthplace of the Men In Black on Thursday, April 20
All are invited to enjoy an evening of great storytelling with local history buff Steve Edmiston,...
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VIDEO: Watch storytellers share tales of being ‘Fed Up’ at 7 Stories event
On Friday night, Feb. 24, 2023, seven storytellers shared tales on the theme “Fed Up” at the 7...
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‘Bootlegger’s Ball’ returns Dec. 8; will feature local Prohibition Stories
The Repeal of Prohibition will once again be celebrated with a party on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2022, at...
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Storytellers needed for ‘7 Stories’ event on Friday, Sept. 23
Who hasn’t been held captive by a powerful or funny story? 7 STORIES is a night of such...
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Neely Mansion Window Restoration Workshop will be Sept. 9-11
King County Landmarks Coordinator Sarah Steen, trained in historic wood window repair, glazing and...
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VIDEO: Watch a sneak peek tour of the under-construction Des Moines Theater
From our sister site The Waterland Blog: On Aug. 8, 2022, Partner/General Manager Ben Anderson was...
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Enjoy free exhibits & walking tours on Saturday, Aug. 13 to celebrate Kent Historical Month
It’s Kent Historical Month, and residents can enjoy a free celebration featuring special...
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Iconic FATE Magazine to sponsor 6/22 party commemorating 1947 origins of Men in Black
FATE Magazine – considered the world’s longest-running magazine devoted to UFOs and other...
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