Mondays, November 10 – December 15 | 10:30am – 1:30pm | Instructor: Barbara Farrell | $104 ($130 for non-members) | Register Here Designed for painters of all skill levels, come explore the magic of watercolor painting. Each of the six sessions will begin with a demonstration showcasing the technique of the day. Students are instructed […]
Thursday, November 13 | 6:00pm – 8:30pm | Instructor: Jayne Herring | $60 ($75 for non-members) | Register Here Add a handmade touch to your holidays! Design and create your own festive fused glass ornaments, perfect for hanging on the tree or giving as one-of-a-kind gifts. Experiment with colorful glass pieces to craft ornaments that capture […]
Friday, November 14 | 12pm – 1pm | Presented by: Lance Herdegen In the fading light of August 28, 1862, an untested Union brigade of Wisconsin and Indiana men fought an unexpected 90-minute stand-up clash with the Confederate veterans of Stonewall Jackson on the Virginia farm fields of John Brawner. None of them knew the […]
Saturday, November 15 | 1pm – 2pm | Presented by: Jean Hoffmann Between 2012 and 2013, ten World War 2 veterans living in Kenosha County were interviewed as part of the Library of Congress World War 2 Veterans Project. Veterans shared their pre-war life, wartime experiences, and their return to civilian life after the war’s […]
Sunday, November 16 | Instructor: Leah Livingston | $72 ($90 for non-members) Session 1: 10:30am – 1pm | Register Here Session 2: 2pm – 4:30pm | Register Here Get into the holiday spirit with cookies, cocoa, and creativity! Join Leah Livingston, owner of Yaya’s Sweet Treats, for a festive cookie decorating class. Each participant will receive six […]
Wednesday, November 19 | 6pm – 8pm | Instructor: Robert Girardi | $20 ($25 for non-members) | Register Here In the closing days of the siege of Petersburg in 1865, Phil Sheridan and Gouverneur K Warren were engaged in overlapping offensive operations. Warren seized the White Oak Road while Sheridan got bloodied at Dinwiddie Court House. […]
Old Abe and the 8th Wisconsin Friday, September 19 | 2:00pm – 3:30pm Old Abe, the eagle mascot of the 8th Wisconsin Infantry, traveled with the regiment and was present at over 30 battles and skirmishes that its soldiers participated in. By the end of the war, Old Abe was the most well-known animal mascot […]
Saturday, November 22 | 10am – 12pm | Instructor: Tiffany Knopow, MFA | $44 ($55 for non-members) | Register Here Create a set of beautiful candles in this fun and easy class. Participants will learn how to use dried flowers to adorn a set of candles, a perfect addition to your décor or a wonderful […]
Thursday, December 4 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm | Instructor: Beth Dankert | $68 ($85 for non-members) | Register Here Get into the holiday spirit with the fresh scent of evergreens! Join Beth Dankert as she shares her years of expertise in creating festive porch pots. Using freshly cut evergreens sourced from Merrill, Wisconsin—including fir, pine, and […]
Tuesday, December 9 | 6:30pm – 8pm | Instructor: Doug Dammann | $8 ($10 for non-members) | Register Here Long overshadowed by the American Civil War, the Mexican-American War (1846–1848) has received significantly less attention from historians, partly because of its questionable origin and controversial outcome. The contributors to this volume, however, argue that the Mexican-American […]
Thursday, December 11 | 6pm – 8:30pm | Instructor: Anna Wolff | $68 ($85 for non-members) | Adults 21+ | Register Here Bring your broken costume jewelry, mis-paired earrings, and sentimental brooches to repurpose them into a whimsical and cheerful framed Christmas tree that you will cherish each holiday season. Enjoy a glass of wine and […]
Saturday, December 13 | 10:30am – 2:30pm | Instructor: Beth Dugan | $44 ($55 for non-members) | Register Here Dive into the art of embroidery with this vibrant felt workshop! In this class, you’ll master essential stitches like the straight stitch, stem stitch, back stitch, satin stitch, fishbone, and French knots, all while creating beautiful, textured […]
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