Thursday, January 23 | 6:00pm – 8:30pm | Instructor: Jayne Herring | $56 ($70 for non-members) | Register Here Create a stunning 4-sided fused glass candle holder in this hands-on workshop! Learn the basics of cutting and arranging colorful glass pieces to craft your unique design. Perfect for beginners and seasoned glass artists alike, this workshop […]
Thursday, January 23 | 6:30pm – 7:30pm | Presented by Doug Dammann and Steve Acker One of the items that brought together the Civil War soldiers and sometimes led to moments of civility and understanding was coffee. No single item of food or drink meant as much to Civil War soldiers. They talked about […]
Saturdays, January 25 – February 22 (no class February 8) | 10:30am – 12:30pm | Instructor: Kathy Laybourn | $80 ($100 for non-members) | Register Here Unleash your inner artist in this acrylic painting class! Whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your skills, this workshop guides you through techniques like blending, layering, and creating […]
Saturday, January 25 | 1pm – 2pm | Presented by Professor Paul Booth | Free, registration required: Register Here Toys are serious business! Join Professor Paul Booth, DePaul University, in a lecture/discussion about the importance of toys and collecting today. From action figures to models, dolls to playsets, find out what our toys say about us […]
Mondays, January 27 – March 3 | 10:30am – 1:30pm | Instructor: Barbara Farrell | $104 ($130 for non-members) | Register Here Designed for painters of all skill levels. Each of the six sessions will begin with a demonstration showcasing a technique of the day. Students are instructed on color mixing, application and removal, brush strokes, […]
“To care for him who shall have borne the battle.” Saturday, February 1 | 10am – 4pm Sunday, February 2 | 12pm – 4pm Join the Civil War Museum and the 17th Corps Field Hospital for a weekend of interactive displays, presentations, and programs that explore the medical care provided to soldiers during the Civil […]
“To care for him who shall have borne the battle.” Saturday, February 1 | 10am – 4pm Sunday, February 2 | 12pm – 4pm Join the Civil War Museum and the 17th Corps Field Hospital for a weekend of interactive displays, presentations, and programs that explore the medical care provided to soldiers during the Civil […]
Sunday, February 2 | 1:30pm – 3pm | Presented by Dr. Trevor Steinbach Dr. Trevor Steinbach, President of the Society of Civil War Surgeons, will present a program on the African American surgeons and caregivers who served in the Union Army during the Civil War. His program will introduce the audience to the service of […]
Tuesday, February 4 | 6:00pm-7:30pm | Presenters: Joshua Dubbert and C.W. Goodyear | $12 ($15 non-members) | Register Here Join the Civil War Museum online for an in-depth discussion led by Joshua Dubbert and C.W. Goodyear about Rutherford B. Hayes and James A. Garfield and their lives during the Civil War Years. Joshua Dubbert is the […]
Saturday, February 8 | 12pm – 2pm | Instructor: Emily Martinsen | $16 ($20 for non-members) | Register Here Food preservation has gone from an essential practice to a fun hobby. Join Civil War Museum Educator Emily Martinsen for a family-friendly, hands-on workshop about the history of food preservation. Try your hand at making butter and […]
Wednesday, February 12 | 6pm – 8pm | Instructor: Tiffany Knopow | $44 ($55 for non-members) | Register Here Join us for a festive Paint and Sip workshop where you’ll create your own enchanting winter wonderland scene! Guided by a talented instructor, you’ll learn step-by-step techniques to bring snowy landscapes to life on canvas. Enjoy a […]
Thursday, February 13 | 6:00pm – 8:30pm | Instructor: Jayne Herring | $75 ($60 for non-members) | Register Here Craft your own fused glass pocket wall vase in this creative workshop! Learn how to cut and layer glass to form a unique design that transforms into a beautiful and functional vase. Perfect for displaying flowers or […]
