Kennewick is a small city in south central Washington. It was made famous by the discovery of a skull in 1996 which became known as Kennewick Man. The skull became controversial when it was determined that it had traits inconsistent with Native-Americans and more European characteristics, leading some to conclude that Europeans were in North America long before it is originally thought they arrived.
The East Benton County Historical Museum displays a range of artifacts related to the history of Kennewick and the surrounding area. The museum building itself is quite interesting, with a unique floor made of petrified wood.