KENT HISTORICAL SOCIETY

KENT, OH

The Kent Historical Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of Kent, Ohio. Established in 1958, the society operates a museum that houses a collection of artifacts, documents, photographs, and other materials related to the city's history. The museum is located in the historic Marvin Kent Home, which was built in 1884 and donated to the society in 1964.

The Kent Historical Society also sponsors a variety of educational programs, events, and exhibits throughout the year. These include walking tours, lectures, workshops, and special exhibits on topics such as the Kent State shootings, local architecture, and the history of Kent's African American community.

In addition to its museum and educational programs, the Kent Historical Society also maintains a research library that is open to the public. The library contains a wealth of information on Kent's history, including books, periodicals, and genealogical resources.

The Kent Historical Society is run by a board of directors and staffed by volunteers. Membership is open to anyone interested in supporting the society's mission to preserve and promote the history of Kent, Ohio.

KENT HISTORICAL SOCIETY is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in KENT OH. US MID #8403900340

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin). Total revenue from most recent IRS 990 Form: $ 113,191 from tax period 201212 (YYYYMM).

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KENT HISTORICAL SOCIETY
237 EAST MAIN STREET
KENT
OH
44240

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