At the museum, in class or virtually, we offer hands-on, exploratory, and interactive programs on a variety of topics that provide students with a fun way to learn about history, science, art, and culture. All programs fulfill select WI Academic Standards. Scroll down to see the school program descriptions.
Early Chilhood (4K) Programs
Toys of the Civil War
Capacity: 25 students
Formats Available: On-site, assembly, virtual, outreach
Students will learn what life was like for children during the Civil War and have an opportunity to take part in some of the same activities and games that young people enjoyed in 1862.
Grades K-2
Hometown Heroes
Capacity: 25 students
Formats Available: On-site, virtual
Even though it was far from the field of battle, Kenosha played a role during the Civil War. Students will learn about Kenosha’s role in the war, about those involved in the war, and the families and communities who supported them.
What is a Soldier?
Capacity: 25 students
Formats Available: On-site, assembly, outreach
Explore what it means to be a soldier during the Civil War. In addition to interacting with artifacts, students will have an opportunity to step into the shoes of the soldiers and experience what it was like to be a soldier during the Civil War.
Grades 3-5
Voices of Freedom
Capacity: 40 students; divided into 2 groups
Formats Available: On-site, virtual, outreach
African Americans played an important part in the fight to end slavery. This program will explore the lives of enslaved people as well as African American soldiers and sailors as they fought for freedom. Students will learn about each person’s experiences through first-hand accounts and have an opportunity to create their own museum exhibits using artifacts that represent each individual’s life and journey to freedom.
You Are a Soldier
Capacity: 25 students
Formats Available: On-site, virtual
Students will learn what life was like for Civil War soldiers through the eyes of the soldiers themselves. In this program, students will receive a biography card of a specific soldier and learn about the experiences of that soldier as we navigate the Fiery Trial gallery.
Grades 6-8
Civil War Innovations
Capacity: 40 students; divided into 2 groups
Formats Available: On-site, virtual
Science and engineering were incredibly important during the Civil War. New weapons were devised that would forever change the way in which wars were fought, and new technologies would forever change the way in which people lived. Iin this program students will learn about the innovations and inventios that took place, as well as have an opportunity to design their own solutions to a problem of the time.
