Category: History
‘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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Deadline for Public Comments on demolition of historic Des Moines landmark is June 2
From our sister site The Waterland Blog: The Washington Trust for Historic Preservation wants to...
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Community groups unite around ‘6/22: The Men in Black Birthday Bash’
Local tourism, civic, and economic development organizations are rallying around an upcoming event...
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Achievement Awards will be given out at June 22 celebration of original Men in Black encounter
Three individuals will receive the inaugural Men in Black Birthday Bash Awards on June 22, 2022,...
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City of Des Moines issues SEPA regarding demolition of historic former Masonic Retirement Home
From our sister site The Waterland Blog: On Tuesday, May 3, 2022, the City of Des Moines issued a...
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Kent History Museum Grand Re-Opening is Saturday, April 2
REMINDER: The Kent History Museum will be holding a Grand Re-Opening celebration from 12 – 4 p.m....
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Grand Re-Opening celebration of Kent History Museum will be Saturday, April 2
The Kent History Museum will be holding a Grand Re-Opening celebration from 12 – 4 p.m. on...
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