Hanford: Visit East Benton County Historical Museum

The entrance to the East Benton County Historical Society Museum.

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Located in Kennewick’s oldest park, Keewaydin Park, the East Benton County Historical Society Museum shares the history of East Benton County. The museum's collections include cultural ephemera, and artifacts from European settlers and World War II. The exhibits give a sense of life in a community that was close to the Manhattan Project.  
 

In front of the museum is a remnant of the Green Bridge. The bridge separated the all-White City of Kennewick from the segregated East Pasco where Black Manhattan Project workers were forced to live. A sign posted on the bridge declared Kennewick a sunset town where Blacks were not allowed after sunset. 

Details

Duration

2 Hours

Activity

Museum Exhibits

Pets Allowed

No

Activity Fee

Yes

Check website for current fees. 

Location

205 W Keewaydin Dr, Kennewick, WA 99336

Reservations

No

Season

Year Round

Time of Day

Day

Accessibility Information

For more information on accessibility, contact the historical society at 509-582-7704 or [e-mail]. For more general information, visit the historical society’s website.