Civil War Museum
Workshops
In-Person Workshops
Beginning Genealogy
Beginning Genealogy
Saturday, November 16 | 1:00pm – 3:00pm | $20 ($25 for non-members) | Instructor: Jean Hoffmann | Register Here
Have you always been curious about your family’s history, but have found yourself overwhelmed at where to begin your search? Consider signing up for a Beginning Genealogy workshop! Participants will learn introductory tips and tricks to navigating genealogy databases, what to look for when beginning genealogy research, and more. Workshop participants will receive several handouts to take home with them as they continue genealogy research on their own.
Wisconsin Walks Into a Bar
Wisconsin Walks Into a Bar
Thursday, December 5 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm | $16 ($20 for non-members) | Instructor: Dr. Karl Brown | 21+ only | Register Here
Wisconsin and beer go way back. In this talk, we’ll focus on Wisconsin’s role in three key episodes in brewing history – the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, Prohibition, and the rise of the craft brewing industry today – as we discuss what it means to “Drink Wisconsinbly”. Program includes one drink ticket to enjoy during the program.
The Civil War Museum After Dark Tours
The Civil War Museum After Dark: Wide Awakes
Wednesday, October 30 | 7:00pm – 8:00pm | Presenter: Doug Dammann | $16 ($20 for non-members) | Register Here
Who were the Wide Awakes and why did they participate in nighttime torch-lit parades wearing special costumes? Why did the wounds of some soldiers glow after the Battle of Shiloh? Did Mary Todd Lincoln attend seances at the White House?
Curator Doug Dammann will lead a lantern-lit tour of the Civil War Museum’s Fiery Trial gallery that explores these and other strange and odd stories of the Civil War.
Walking Tour of the Grounds of the Milwaukee Soldier’s Home
Saturday, May 6 | 10:00am – 12:00pm | $12 ($15 non-members) Register Here
Participants must provide their own transportation to the site.
The Civil War Museum, in collaboration with volunteers from the Milwaukee Preservation Alliance, is excited to offer a walking tour of the buildings and grounds of the newly rehabbed Milwaukee Soldiers Home. Highlights of the tour include the interior of Old Main and the building’s history exhibit as well as exterior stops at the Home’s historic Theater, Church, Library, and Cemetery. Our guides will also concentrate on the personal stories of the Civil War veterans who made the Soldier’s Home their home after the war.
The group will meet at the grounds at 10am to begin the walking tour. Parking is available.
A portion of the proceeds from the tour will be donated to the Milwaukee Preservation Alliance.
Virtual Workshops
I Dread the Thought of the Place: The Battle of Antietam and the End of the Maryland Campaign
Wednesday, January 17 | 6:30pm | Presenter: Scott Hartwig | $12 ($15 non-members) | Register Here
Scott Hartwig’s I Dread the Thought of the Place, on the Battle of Antietam and its aftermath, was published in August 2023. He said of his book, “I did not set out to write this book because Antietam was forgotten, or because I wanted to uncover the ‘untold’ Antietam, or wanted to make some claim that would be controversial to sell books. I wanted to tell the story, the whole story, not just the battle, and I wanted it to be an honest book whose focus was on the people who lived through Antietam.” In this Virtual class we will examine some of the major moments of the battle and the decisions that shaped them, and assess the leaders who had to make those decisions.
Participants will be sent a link the day-of to access this live virtual workshop at their home computers.
Cancellations and Refunds
A full refund will be issued if the Kenosha Public Museum, Dinosaur Discovery Museum, or Civil War Museum cancels a workshop or camp.
All refunds requested within 72 hours of the program are subject to a $10 processing fee.
No refunds are offered on or after the day a workshop or camp begins.
Class cancellations can happen if enrollment minimums are not met two days prior to the event. You will be contacted via phone or email if your event is canceled.
If unforeseen circumstances (i.e. weather, power outages, instructor illness) occur within 72 hours of the workshop or camp and the program must be canceled, the museum will do its best to reschedule or provide a voucher to take a program of a similar or same cost.
