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SUMMARY:SPARK!
DESCRIPTION:This monthly program engages participants in lively conversations\, storytelling\, object handling\, and other multi-sensory activities that relate. Space is limited so reservations are appreciated. For more information or to register\, please call 262-653-4432 or send an email to spark@kenosha.org \n\n\nKindness in a Cup of Coffee\nFriday\, March 21  |  2:00pm – 3:30pm  \nNo single item of food or drink meant as much to Civil War soldiers.  They talked about coffee\, wrote about coffee\, and dreamed about coffee.  This SPARK! program describes the different methods Civil War soldiers obtained\, brewed and shared their coffee and how these actions sometimes brought them brief moments of peace\, comfort and kindness. \n\nHardtack and Butter\nThursday*\, April 17  |  2:00pm – 3:30pm \n*The Museum is closed Good Friday\, April 18 \nParticipants will explore the food supplied to Civil War soldiers as well as make butter. \n\nExplore Kenosha’s Harborside Sculpture Walk\nFriday\, May 16  |  2:00pm – 3:30pm  \nParticipants will experience the beautiful lakefront of Lake Michigan to explore the Kenosha Harbor Sculpture Walk\, an art installation featuring 10 inspiring works of art. \n\n\n\n\n\nAll programs are free\, but pre-registration is required. Email spark@kenosha.org or call 262-653-4432 to register. 
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/spark-2/2025-05-16
LOCATION:Civil War Museum\, 5400 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Civil War Museum
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SUMMARY:Morning Tai Chi on the Mezzanine
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, May 19 through June 30*  |  9am – 10am  |  Instructor: Sharry Flaherty  |  $52 ($65 for non-members)  |  Register Here \n*No Class on Memorial Day \nEnjoy the sunshine over the lake as you practice the gentle movements of Tai Chi from the warmth of the museum’s mezzanine. Tai Chi is a slow moving mind and body exercise\, patterned after movements in nature. This class will cover some of the fundamental principles and exercises of Tai Chi\, focusing on balance\, breathing\, and movement\, while relaxing the body and mind. No experience necessary\, wear comfortable clothing for low impact exercise.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/morning-tai-chi-on-the-mezzanine-6
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Kenosha Public Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250522T203000
DTSTAMP:20260513T205104
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SUMMARY:Fused Glass Workshop: Plant Markers
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 22  |  6:00pm – 8:30pm  |  Instructor: Jayne Herring  |  $56 ($70 for non-members)  |  Register Here \nAdd a personal touch to your garden with handmade fused glass plant markers! In this workshop\, you’ll learn basic glass-cutting and design techniques to create colorful\, durable markers for your favorite plants and herbs. Customize your pieces with vibrant glass colors and patterns. No experience necessary. All supplies included in workshop price. 
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/fused-glass-workshop-plant-markers
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Kenosha Public Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250531T143000
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SUMMARY:Workshop: The Role of Civil War Engineers
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 31  |  1:00pm – 2:30pm  |  $20 ($25 for non-members)  |  Instructor: Brian Conroy  |  Register Here \nEngineers were a vital part of the military during the Civil War\, helping to move the army and repair infrastructure vital to the war effort. This workshop class will discuss the roles that engineers played\, the equipment that they possessed\, the tools that would have been used\, what they would have built\, and a small project at the end to illustrate what a Civil War engineer’s role was.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/workshop-the-role-of-civil-war-engineers
LOCATION:Civil War Museum\, 5400 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Civil War Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250608T140000
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SUMMARY:TWSA Gallery Talk with Jill Witty
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, June 8  |  1pm – 2pm  | Free
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/twsa-gallery-talk-with-jill-witty
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Kenosha Public Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250612T203000
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SUMMARY:Fused Glass Workshop: Votives
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, June 12  |  6:00pm – 8:30pm  |  Instructor: Jayne Herring  |  $64 ($80 for non-members)  |  Register Here \nCreate a one-of-a-kind glass votive that adds a warm\, colorful glow to your space! In this hands-on workshop\, you’ll learn the basics of fused glass design and layering techniques to craft your own decorative candle holder. No experience necessary—just bring your creativity! All supplies included in workshop price. 
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/fused-glass-workshop-votives
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Kenosha Public Museum
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250613T130000
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SUMMARY:Second Friday Lecture: The Congdon Brothers and Significant Others: Their Civil War Times
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, June 13  |  12pm – 1pm  |  Presented by Michael T. Sullivan \nEli\, Hannibal\, and Sylvester were brothers\, farmers\, soldiers\, and friends from Palmyra\, Wisconsin. They were respected for what they did and the American Civil War made them forever friends of the country.  While holding the military rank of private\, the brothers honorably served in Wisconsin military units within the Union Army. They made it home\, partially\, but the home front presented its own family and personal struggles. \nWisconsin Author Michael T. Sullivan’s presentation will introduce you to the Congdon Brothers and their extended families. Their acts rise from browned and fragile pages where they have respectfully remained silent for many years.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/second-friday-lecture-the-congdon-brothers-and-significant-others-their-civil-war-times
LOCATION:Civil War Museum\, 5400 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Civil War Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T163000
DTSTAMP:20260513T205104
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SUMMARY:Gateway Rose Society Annual Rose Show
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 21  |  12:30pm – 4:30pm  |  Free \nStop and smell the roses at the Gateway Rose Society’s Annual Rose Show! View stunning displays of locally grown roses\, learn more about rose cultivation\, and chat with expert growers. Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just love beautiful blooms\, this vibrant showcase is sure to delight.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/gateway-rose-society-annual-rose-show-2
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Family,Kenosha Public Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T120000
DTSTAMP:20260513T205104
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Kintsugi: Japanese Broken Pottery
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 28  |  10am – 12pm  |  Instructor: Mami Takahashi  |  $88 ($110 for non-members)  |  Register Here \nLearn the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold. In this meditative workshop\, start by gluing the pieces back together\, curing the vessel\, and then highlighting the broken seams with powdered 14k gold or silver. Kintsugi is life’s way of saying\, “nobody’s perfect.” The path is not straight. In fact\, your hardest challenges\, deepest wounds\, and greatest fears are actually among the most beautiful\, precious\, and admirable parts of you. All supplies included\, please do not bring your own pottery.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/workshop-kintsugi-japanese-broken-pottery
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Kenosha Public Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250628T140000
DTSTAMP:20260513T205104
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SUMMARY:Today’s Army Historians\, the Utilization of Virtual Staff Rides in Leader Development\, and the Battle of Wilson’s Creek
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 28 | 1pm – 2pm | Presented by: Captain Florian L. Waitl\, Command Historian\, The Wisconsin National Guard \nCaptain Florian L. Waitl\, Command Historian of the Wisconsin National Guard\, will demonstrate how today’s military professionals conduct leader development using historical context from a battlefield of the past. CPT Waitl will showcase the digital rendering of the Battle of Wilson’s Creek as it existed in August of 1861. The historic battlefield will come to life\, allowing the audience to study some of the timeless lessons that are as important to today’s military professionals as they were back in 1861. CPT Waitl will specifically focus on some of the insights of the 1st Iowa Infantry during the regiment’s baptism of fire.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/todays-army-historians-the-utilization-of-virtual-staff-rides-in-leader-development-and-the-battle-of-wilsons-creek
LOCATION:Civil War Museum\, 5400 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Civil War Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250707T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250707T133000
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Summer Watercolor Techniques
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, July 7 – August 11  |  10:30am – 1:30pm  |  Instructor: Barbara Farrell  |  $104 ($130 for non-members)  |  Register Here \nDesigned for painters of all skill levels\, come explore the magic of watercolor painting. Each of the four sessions will begin with a demonstration showcasing the technique of the day. Students are instructed on color mixing\, application and removal\, various papers and mediums in a relaxed environment devoted to the students’ personal styles. Subjects include landscapes and still life.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/workshop-summer-watercolor-techniques
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Kenosha Public Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250710T203000
DTSTAMP:20260513T205104
CREATED:20250426T140413Z
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SUMMARY:Fused Glass Workshop: Round Dish
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, July 10  |  6:00pm – 8:30pm  |  Instructor: Jayne Herring  |  $84 ($105 for non-members)  |  Register Here \nDesign and create your own vibrant fused glass round dish! In this beginner-friendly workshop\, you’ll experiment with color\, shape\, and texture as you learn the art of glass fusing. Use your finished piece as a decorative accent or functional dish at home. All supplies included in workshop price.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/fused-glass-workshop-round-dish-2
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Kenosha Public Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250711T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250711T130000
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SUMMARY:Second Friday Lecture: Spared and Shared: Saving History from the American Civil War
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, July 11  |  12pm – 1pm  |  Presented by: William Griffing \nWhen William Griffing (“Griff”) retired 15 years ago\, he dedicated himself to the preservation of American history. He uncovered a substantial volume of historical content hidden within letters and diaries from the Civil War era\, much of which remained unpublished and unknown to the public. Most of this material was held by descendants or collectors. Griff will elucidate how he accessed these invaluable sources and made transcriptions accessible to the public through his Spared & Shared websites. He will also discuss how the materials he unearthed culminated in a recently published book on Abraham Lincoln\, featuring contemporaneous accounts of the 16th President that had never been published before. Copies of his book\, A Great and Good Man; Rare\, First-Hand Accounts & Observations of Abraham Lincoln will be available for purchase for those who are interested.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/second-friday-lecture-spared-and-shared-saving-history-from-the-american-civil-war
LOCATION:Civil War Museum\, 5400 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Civil War Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250718T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250718T130000
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SUMMARY:The U.S. Navy and the American Civil War
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, July 18  |  12pm – 1pm  |  Presented by: Aaron Rowland\, Management and Program Analyst\, Naval History and Heritage Command \nThe American Civil War was fought in thousands of places\, including on the high seas\, on the coasts\, and in the harbors. The Anaconda Plan of 1861 set in motion events that allowed the Northern armies operating against the south to complete their stranglehold of the Confederacy. As a result\, the American Civil War introduced several modern aspects of warfare including blockading of southern ports\, economic impacts on foreign markets\, introductions of ironclads and submarines\, and riverine warfare creating a lasting legacy on military operations.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/the-u-s-navy-and-the-american-civil-war
LOCATION:Civil War Museum\, 5400 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Civil War Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250719T123000
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Summer Acrylic Painting Beginner and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays\, July 19 – August 9  |  10:30am – 12:30pm  |  Instructor: Kathy Laybourn  |  $80 ($100 for non-members)  |  Register Here \nBe enchanted with texture and color in acrylic paint! Students will learn how to construct a painting by determining basic composition\, blocking in the underlying dark\, middle\, and light values\, and layering color. Students will work from an image of an impressionist painting. This class is perfect for those who are beginners or have previous experience and want to expand their skills in acrylics. A supply list will be sent to students when they sign up.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/workshop-summer-acrylic-painting-beginner-and-beyond
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Kenosha Public Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250727T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250727T143000
DTSTAMP:20260513T205104
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SUMMARY:From Sheep to Shawl: A Hands-on Look at Wool Processing
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, July 27  |  1:00pm – 2:30pm  |  Instructor: Jennifer Young  |  Free\, registration required  |  Register Here \nEver curious about how your favorite pair of wool socks\, mittens\, or sweater is made? How exactly does a spinning wheel work? What even is a skein? Join Old World Wisconsin’s Collections and Exhibits Coordinator\, Jennifer Young\, for an interactive experience and in-depth discussion about wool processing\, covering topics like sheep shearing\, washing\, carding\, spinning\, and wool dyeing. How has technology changed the ways we interact with textiles\, and what does this process look like today? This free program is open to families and adults alike with registration required. \nJennifer Young is the Collections and Exhibits Coordinator at Old World Wisconsin. She is responsible for preserving\, collecting\, and sharing stories about historic objects in her work. She has worked in the museum field for 9 years and holds a BA in Public History from the University of Wisconsin Whitewater. In her free time\, Jennifer can be found exploring other museums\, antiquing\, listening to podcasts\, and collecting Little Golden Books.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/from-sheep-to-shawl-a-hands-on-look-at-wool-processing
LOCATION:Civil War Museum\, 5400 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Civil War Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T160000
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SUMMARY:Civil War Museum Teacher Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, August 1  |  8am – 4pm  |  $50 per person  |  Register Here \nIncludes Continental breakfast\, catered lunch\, and Professional Development Credits (IL teachers only) \nCalling Middle School\, High School\, and emerging teachers alike! Are you planning on teaching about the Civil War this upcoming school year? Have you ever wondered how a museum field trip can benefit your students? \nJoin the Kenosha Civil War Museum Education Staff and local educators for a Civil War Museum Teacher Seminar that dives into creative and immersive ways to utilize history education resources from your community to your classroom. We’ll start the day with a continental breakfast and an inside look at all the Civil War Museum has to offer for the perfect field trip! Enjoy a chance to network with fellow educators over a catered lunch\, and spend the afternoon listening in on creative ways to engage middle and high school students\, discussions led by local educators. It’ll be a great day learning all about what the Civil War Museum has to offer you and your students! \nProgram Coordinators: \nDoug Dammann\, Civil War Museum Site Coordinator \nDr. Benjamin R. Wellenreiter\, Associate Professor of Middle Level Education at Illinois State University and Executive Director for the Illinois Council for the Social Studies \nChuck Taft\, Executive Director\, Wisconsin Council for the Social Studies and Middle School American Studies Teacher at the University School of Milwaukee \nTyson Mengle\, History Teacher at Harborside Academy \nRegistration closes July 25th.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/civil-war-museum-teacher-seminar
LOCATION:Civil War Museum\, 5400 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Civil War Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250801T160000
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Seven Step Caned Footstool
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, August 1  |  9am – 4pm  |  Instructor: Sandy Bulgrin  |  $140 ($175 for non-members)  |  Register Here \nCreate a charming handcrafted footstool and master the art of seven-step caning to bring a stylish touch to your home. The frame\, finished in a light stain\, sets the perfect foundation for 12 caning pegs. By the end of the class\, you’ll have the skills and confidence to tackle your own projects. Bring a lunch or snack to keep energized during this hands-on\, extended class! All supplies included in workshop price.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/workshop-seven-step-caned-footstool
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Kenosha Public Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250808T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250808T130000
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SUMMARY:Second Friday Lecture: Combat in the American Civil War: Infantry\, Cavalry\, Artillery
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, August 8  |  12pm – 1pm  |  Presented by: Dr. Steve Fratt \nSome have seen the Civil War as the first modern war due to the introduction of new technologies. They also mention that sadly\, the casualties on the battlefield were caused by employing obsolete tactics against these new technologies. Our guest will explain how the American Civil War fits within the era of modern warfare and how the tactics used were appropriate for the last musket war of the nineteenth century. \nDr. Steve Fratt is Professor of History – Emeritas who taught for 30 years at Trinity International University in Deerfield\, Illinois. His perspective on the Civil War is uniquely informed by his study of the historical sources\, his articles and publications\, 25 years of experience in the field as a reenactor (including 7 years of commanding the Federal Army in Chicago)\, and his design of tabletop miniature games of “war college” quality.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/second-friday-lecture-combat-in-the-american-civil-war-infantry-cavalry-artillery
LOCATION:Civil War Museum\, 5400 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Civil War Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250809T123000
DTSTAMP:20260513T205104
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Straight Stitch Sampler
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays\, August 9 – August 23  |  10:30am – 12:30pm  |  Instructor: Beth Dugan  |  $56 ($70 for non-members)  |  Register Here \nEver wanted to start stitching but didn’t know where to start?  This sampler class highlights popular techniques\, including Bargello\, Blackwork\, Couching\, Weaving\, and making circles and fans. Stitches include Jessicas\, Braids\, Fans\, Milanese\, Norwich\, Algerian Eye\, Amadeus\,  and Mosaic.  Join us for 3 colorful sessions where you will learn how to take simple up and down stitches and transform them into wonderful designs and patterns.  When you are finished\, you can leave it as is or fold it with felt for a bookmark. All supplies included in workshop price.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/workshop-straight-stitch-sampler
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Kenosha Public Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250814T203000
DTSTAMP:20260513T205104
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SUMMARY:Fused Glass Workshop: Fluted Dish
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, August 14  |  6:00pm – 8:30pm  |  Instructor: Jayne Herring  |  $84 ($105 for non-members)  |  Register Here \nAdd a touch of elegance to your home with a handmade fused glass fluted dish! In this workshop\, you’ll learn to cut\, arrange\, and layer glass pieces before they’re fired and shaped into a beautiful fluted form. Perfect for beginners and returning students alike
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/fused-glass-workshop-fluted-dish
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Kenosha Public Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T123000
DTSTAMP:20260513T205104
CREATED:20250426T143249Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Encaustic
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 16  |  10:30am – 12:30pm  |  Instructor: Kathy Laybourn  |  $80 ($100 for non-members)  |  Register Here \nHave you ever made art by experimenting with melting crayons when you were a kid? This workshop is designed for anyone who would like to be introduced to the “cold wax” encaustic method.  Students will learn to add a soft\, beeswax mix into oil paint which is applied to an encaustic board and melted with a heat gun.  Successive layers of paint can be built up and mixed media elements can also be added to the layers to create both representational and abstract pieces of art. All supplies included in workshop price. 
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/workshop-encaustic
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Kenosha Public Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250816T123000
DTSTAMP:20260513T205104
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Cyanotypes (Printing with the Sun)
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 16  |  10:30am – 12:30pm  |  Instructor: Tiffany Knopow\, MFA  |  $55 ($44 for non-members)  | Register Here \nUse the sun to make beautiful cyanotypes and photograms (sun prints) of three-dimensional objects on paper.  The result is a beautiful silhouette of the object placed on the photosensitive paper.  We will start off using nature as our inspiration (leaves\, twigs\, flowers) but you are welcome to bring items to experiment with. (If the sun does  not cooperate\, we will use a special light indoors.)
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/workshop-cyanotypes-printing-with-the-sun-2
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Kenosha Public Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250819T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250819T200000
DTSTAMP:20260513T205104
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SUMMARY:Civil War Media Club: On Great Fields: The Life and Unlikely Heroism of Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, August 19  |  6:30pm – 8:00pm  |  Instructor: Doug Dammann  | $8 ($10 for non-members)  |  Register Here \nBefore 1862\, Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain had rarely left his home state of Maine\, where he was a minister and mild-mannered professor of speech and rhetoric at Bowdoin College. His colleagues were shocked when he volunteered for the Union army\, but he was undeterred and later became known as one of the North’s greatest heroes. \nAward-winning historian Ronald C. White’s cradle-to-grave biography of General Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain examines Chamberlain from his upbringing in rural Maine to his tenacious\, empathetic military leadership and his influential postwar public service\, exploring a question that still plagues so many veterans: How do you make a civilian life of meaning after having experienced the extreme highs and lows of war? \nMedia Club attendees are encouraged to read the book before the meeting and come prepared to share their views and opinions on it in an open forum.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/civil-war-media-club-on-great-fields-the-life-and-unlikely-heroism-of-joshua-lawrence-chamberlain
LOCATION:Civil War Museum\, 5400 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Civil War Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250906T123000
DTSTAMP:20260513T205104
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Fall Acrylic Painting Beginner and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays\, September 6 – September 27  |  10:30am – 12:30pm  |  Instructor: Kathy Laybourn  |  $80 ($100 for non-members)  |  Register Here \nBe enchanted with texture and color in acrylic paint! Students will learn how to construct a painting by determining basic composition\, blocking in the underlying dark\, middle\, and light values\, and layering color. Students will work from an image of an impressionist painting. This class is perfect for those who are beginners or have previous experience and want to expand their skills in acrylics. A supply list will be sent to students when they sign up.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/workshop-fall-acrylic-painting-beginner-and-beyond
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Kenosha Public Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250912T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250912T130000
DTSTAMP:20260513T205104
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SUMMARY:Second Friday Lecture: The 6th Wisconsin and the Antietam Campaign
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, September 12  |  12pm – 1pm  |  Presented by Dr. James Marten \nReimagining one of the oldest genres of Civil War history\, Dr. Marten’s program will explore the Antietam Campaign through the lens of a single regiment\, the Sixth Wisconsin. One of the core units of the famed Iron Brigade\, the Sixth was organized in July 1861 and mustered out in the summer of 1865\, playing major roles at Antietam as well as Second Manassas\, Gettysburg\, and the Overland campaign of 1864. \nDr. James Marten\, Professor Emeritus of Marquette University\, has written\, edited\, or co-edited over twenty books in two different fields: The Civil War era and the histories of children and youth. His books include The Children’s Civil War (Chapel Hill: University of North Carolina Press\, 1998)\, a Choice “Outstanding Academic Title” and winner of the Alpha Sigma Nu Jesuit Book Award\, as well as more recent books on Civil War veterans\, including Sing Not War: The Lives of Union and Confederate Veterans in Gilded Age America (Chapel Hill: University of North Carolina Press\, 2011)\, America’s Corporal: James Tanner in War and Peace\, a short biography of the disabled Civil War veteran and activist James “Corporal” Tanner (Athens: University of Georgia Press\, 2014)\, and Buying and Selling Civil War Memory in Gilded Age America (Athens: University of Georgia Press\, 2021)\, co-edited with Caroline E. Janney. \nHis latest book is The Sixth Wisconsin and the Long Civil War: The Biography of a Regiment (Chapel Hill: University of North Carolina Press\, 2025)\, explores the war-time experiences and the long-term effects of the Civil War on a regiment that fought in one of the most famous units in the Union army—the Iron Brigade.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/second-friday-lecture-the-6th-wisconsin-and-the-antietam-campaign
LOCATION:Civil War Museum\, 5400 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Civil War Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250913T160000
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SUMMARY:The Great Lakes Civil War Forum: The Many Sides of the Antietam Campaign
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 13  |  9:30am – 4:00pm  |  $72 ($90 non-member)  |   Register Here  \nCheck-in starts at 8:30am\, program begins at 9:30am. Includes full day of programs\, coffee\, refreshments\, and a catered lunch. \nSchedule of Presentations:  \nAntietam Landmark: The Dunker Church  |  Alann Schmidt \nFaces of Antietam and the 40 Acre Cornfield  |  John Banks \n“Credit to which it is entitled” Perspectives on the Artillery Battle of Antietam  |   James A. Rosebrock \nMedicine and the Battle of Antietam  |  Dr. Gordon Dammann
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/the-great-lakes-civil-war-forum-the-many-sides-of-the-antietam-campaign
LOCATION:Civil War Museum\, 5400 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Civil War Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250915T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250915T133000
DTSTAMP:20260513T205104
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Fall Watercolor Techniques
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, September 15 – October 20  |  10:30am – 1:30pm  |  Instructor: Barbara Farrell  |  $104 ($130 for non-members)  |  Register Here \nDesigned for painters of all skill levels\, come explore the magic of watercolor painting. Each of the four sessions will begin with a demonstration showcasing the technique of the day. Students are instructed on color mixing\, application and removal\, various papers and mediums in a relaxed environment devoted to the students’ personal styles. Subjects include landscapes and still life.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/workshop-fall-watercolor-techniques
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Kenosha Public Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250919T153000
DTSTAMP:20260513T205104
CREATED:20250910T184428Z
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SUMMARY:SPARK!
DESCRIPTION:Old Abe and the 8th Wisconsin \nFriday\, September 19  |  2:00pm – 3:30pm  \nOld 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 of the Civil War. At this SPARK! program\, the group will learn the history of Old Abe and see pictures of him during and after the war. To celebrate his legacy\, our group will also make bird-food streamers out of pine cones and apple slices to feed our local feathered friends. \n\nLeaf Prints \nFriday\, October 17  |  2:00pm – 3:30pm  \nOur group will celebrate the coming of fall by collecting leaves and making decorative leaf prints. \n\nExhibit: Women and Water: Woven Portraits from Around the World at the Kenosha Public Museum \nFriday\, November 21 |  2:00pm – 3:30pm \nOur SPARK! group will tour the Kenosha Public Museum exhibit\, Women and Water: Woven Portraits from Around the World then make a woven bookmark using yarn and creativity. \n\nChristmas Candy Houses \nFriday\, December 19  |  2:00pm – 3:30pm  \nBring your creativity to make a holiday-inspired house out of graham crackers\, treats\, and candy. \n\n\n\n\n\nAll programs are free\, but pre-registration is required. Email spark@kenosha.org or call 262-653-4432 to register. 
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/spark-3
LOCATION:Civil War Museum\, 5400 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Civil War Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250920T140000
DTSTAMP:20260513T205104
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SUMMARY:The Pullman National Park Story
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 20  |  1pm – 2pm  |  Presented by: Park Ranger Hank Bell  |  Free\, registration required  |  Register Here \nJoin Park Ranger Hank Bell for a presentation on Pullman National Historical Park – the first National Park Service site designated in the Chicagoland area. \nThe park tells the story of the Pullman Company and its pivotal role in revolutionizing rail travel in the 19th century. It also preserves one of the first planned industrial communities in the United States\, offering insight into early urban planning and design. Pullman holds a unique place in American labor history\, serving as the backdrop for the historic Pullman Strike and Boycott of 1894. The park also honors the legacy of the Pullman Porters\, an almost exclusively African American workforce whose efforts helped lay the foundation for the Black middle class in America. \nRanger Bell joined the team at Pullman National Historical Park in August 2024. Before beginning his career with the National Park Service\, he spent over twelve years working as an attorney and compliance officer in downtown Chicago.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/the-pullman-national-park-story
LOCATION:Civil War Museum\, 5400 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Civil War Museum
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