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SUMMARY:Second Friday Lecture: From Camp Douglas to Vicksburg: The Civil War Letters of William J. Kennedy\, 55th Illinois Infantry\, 1861-1863
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, March 13  |  12pm – 1pm  |  Presented by: Rachel Mellon \nDuring her program\, Rachael Mellen will discuss the new book that she and Dave Powell edited which is titled From Camp Douglas to Vicksburg: The Civil War Letters of William J. Kennedy\, 55th Illinois Infantry\, 1861-1863. In August 1861 William Kennedy was a harness-maker living in LaSalle\, Illinois. Married with four young children\, he volunteered to recruit a company in response to Lincoln’s call for more troops. During the next two years\, he saw action at Shiloh\, Corinth\, Chickasaw Bayou\, and finally the Siege of Vicksburg. Observant\, patriotic and sometimes cynical\, Kennedy’s letters give us an intriguing picture of how people of the North really experienced the war. \nMellen and Powell used their expertise to sift through genealogical records\, histories of the war\, and other regimental accounts to flesh out the people\, places\, and events that can now be shared with everyone. These documents have brought William Kennedy and his family back to life for their 21st-century relatives and a wider audience. \nRachael is a teacher\, writer\, genealogist\, and historian. Educated at the University of London (UK)\, she earned a Master’s in Humanities from California State University Dominguez Hills. She lives in Peru\, Illinois\, and is thrilled to share the story of William Kennedy with you.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/second-friday-lecture-from-camp-douglas-to-vicksburg-the-civil-war-letters-of-william-j-kennedy-55th-illinois-infantry-1861-1863
LOCATION:Civil War Museum\, 5400 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Civil War Museum
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SUMMARY:Spring Watercolor Techniques I
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, March 16 – April 13  |  10:30am – 1:30pm  |  Instructor: Barbara Farrell  |  $92 ($115 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/spring-watercolor-techniques-i-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:20260320T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260320T153000
DTSTAMP:20260414T224056
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SUMMARY:SPARK! Colorful Collages
DESCRIPTION:SPARK! programs are designed for people in the early-to-mid stages of memory loss to visit with their family and care partners. \nThis 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 \nFriday\, March 20 \nOur group will use colorful shapes to create designs on paper\, picture frames\, and more.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/spark-colorful-collages
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:20260321T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260321T123000
DTSTAMP:20260414T224056
CREATED:20251216T161522Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Golden Wire Wrapped Jewelry Set
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 21  |  10:30am – 12:30pm  |  Instructor: Tiffany Knowpow\, MFA  |  $44 ($55 for non-members)  |  Register Here \nGive your jewelry-making skills a glow up as you learn how to wrap and create shapes with golden wire and colorful beads. You will learn how to make a wire-wrapped leaf pendant necklace as well as a pair of earrings in this 1.5-hour class. All supplies are included\, no experience is necessary.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/workshop-golden-wire-wrapped-jewelry-set
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:20260410T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260410T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T224056
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SUMMARY:Second Friday Lecture: How the Great Lakes Caused the Civil War
DESCRIPTION:The Civil War was won\, and the American Republic was saved because of the remarkable contributions of men\, supplies\, and leaders provided by the states of the Great Lakes region. These are the states that created the Republican Party. Something more than slavery was behind their deep resentment of the Confederacy. Join us for a program detailing how navigation issues exasperated sectional relations in the years before the war and how Union victory transformed our region. \nTheodore Karamanski (Loyola University Chicago\, Ph.D.\, 1979; B.A.\, 1975) is a Professor Emeritus of History at Loyola University Chicago where he has taught courses in American Indian history\, the Civil War\, and public history. Karamanski has been a leading national voice in the promotion of American and public history for more than three decades.  He was the founder and later director of Loyola’s Public History Program as well as a prolific author in the fields of American Indian\, Great Lakes\, Civil War\, and nineteenth-century American history.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/second-friday-lecture-how-the-great-lakes-caused-the-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:20260411T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260411T123000
DTSTAMP:20260414T224056
CREATED:20260210T223248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T223248Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Acrylic Painting: Beginners and Beyond I
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays\, April 11 – May 9 (no class April 25)  |  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/spring-acrylic-painting-beginners-and-beyond-i
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:20260416T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260416T203000
DTSTAMP:20260414T224056
CREATED:20260210T223023Z
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SUMMARY:Fused Glass Workshop: Rectangular Suncatcher
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 16  |  6:00pm – 8:30pm  |  Instructor: Jayne Herring  |  $60 ($75 for non-members)  |  Register Here \nAdd a splash of color to your window in this creative fused glass workshop. Participants will design a rectangular glass suncatcher using pre-cut glass pieces\, experimenting with color\, pattern\, and texture to create a vibrant\, light-catching design. \nNo prior glass experience is needed. All materials and instruction are provided. Finished suncatchers will be kiln-fired and ready for pickup at a later date.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/fused-glass-workshop-rectangular-suncatcher
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:20260417T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260417T153000
DTSTAMP:20260414T224056
CREATED:20251216T174406Z
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SUMMARY:SPARK! Natural Dyes
DESCRIPTION:SPARK! programs are designed for people in the early-to-mid stages of memory loss to visit with their family and care partners. \nThis 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 \nFriday\, April 17 \nTo celebrate Earth Day\, our group will make natural dyes out of plants\, fruit\, and vinegar.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/spark-natural-dyes-2
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:20260423T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260423T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T224056
CREATED:20260210T223908Z
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SUMMARY:Wire and Bead Wrapped Hoop Earrings
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, April 23  |  6:00pm – 8:00pm  |  Instructor: Tiffany Knopow\, MFA  |  $52 ($65 for non-members)  |  Register Here \nLearn a few easy jewelry-making techniques and construct at least three sets of earrings. Participants can choose to use either type of bead in the photograph and experiment with many different wrapping techniques. All supplies are included\, no experience necessary.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/wire-and-bead-wrapped-hoop-earrings
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:20260427T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260427T123000
DTSTAMP:20260414T224056
CREATED:20260210T223611Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Watercolor Techniques II
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, April 27 – May 18  |  10:30am – 1:30pm  |  Instructor: Barbara Farrell  |  $92 ($115 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/spring-watercolor-techniques-ii-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:20260501T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260501T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T224056
CREATED:20260211T161217Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T161217Z
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SUMMARY:Freedom Will Be Theirs by the Sword
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, May 1  |  12pm – 1pm  |  Presented by: Jeff Kluver \nOn September 29\, 1864\, fourteen Black men earned the Medal of Honor for their actions at the Battle of New Market Heights outside Richmond\, Virginia. Their charge against Confederate fortifications broke the Rebel lines\, but left hundreds of their comrades dead and wounded on the field. Join author and historian Jeff Kluever to learn the stories of these former slaves and freemen who fought valiantly for a country that did not yet consider them citizens.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/freedom-will-be-theirs-by-the-sword
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:20260502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260502T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T224056
CREATED:20260211T161335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T161336Z
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SUMMARY:“To care for him who shall have borne the battle.” Civil War Medical Weekend with the 17th Corps Field Hospital Group
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 2  |  10am – 4pm \nSunday\, May 3  |  12pm – 4pm \nJoin 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 War.  Members of the 17th Corps Field Hospital\, the largest Civil War Medical unit in the Midwest\, will set up displays and materials highlighting Civil War-era surgery\, nursing care\, pharmaceuticals\, and embalming at the Civil War Museum. \nActivities include: \n\nCivil War surgical demonstrations both Saturday and Sunday\nView hundreds of original surgical instruments up close\nHear about the different diseases that affected soldiers during the Civil War\nLearn how women nursed the wounded and sick\n\nThe 17th Corps Field Hospital is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation in Illinois that is dedicated to educating the public about Civil War Medicine.  The group consists of educators\, RN’s\, accountants\, first responders\, retired Police Officers\, and college students that do medical displays and demonstrations in the Midwest.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/to-care-for-him-who-shall-have-borne-the-battle-civil-war-medical-weekend-with-the-17th-corps-field-hospital-group/2026-05-02
LOCATION:Civil War Museum\, 5400 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Civil War Museum,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260503T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T224056
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SUMMARY:“To care for him who shall have borne the battle.” Civil War Medical Weekend with the 17th Corps Field Hospital Group
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 2  |  10am – 4pm \nSunday\, May 3  |  12pm – 4pm \nJoin 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 War.  Members of the 17th Corps Field Hospital\, the largest Civil War Medical unit in the Midwest\, will set up displays and materials highlighting Civil War-era surgery\, nursing care\, pharmaceuticals\, and embalming at the Civil War Museum. \nActivities include: \n\nCivil War surgical demonstrations both Saturday and Sunday\nView hundreds of original surgical instruments up close\nHear about the different diseases that affected soldiers during the Civil War\nLearn how women nursed the wounded and sick\n\nThe 17th Corps Field Hospital is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation in Illinois that is dedicated to educating the public about Civil War Medicine.  The group consists of educators\, RN’s\, accountants\, first responders\, retired Police Officers\, and college students that do medical displays and demonstrations in the Midwest.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/to-care-for-him-who-shall-have-borne-the-battle-civil-war-medical-weekend-with-the-17th-corps-field-hospital-group/2026-05-03
LOCATION:Civil War Museum\, 5400 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Civil War Museum,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260507T203000
DTSTAMP:20260414T224056
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SUMMARY:Fused Glass Workshop: Jewelry
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 7  |  6:00pm – 8:30pm  |  Instructor: Jayne Herring  |  $60 ($75 for non-members)  |  Register Here \nDesign and create wearable works of art in this fused glass jewelry workshop. Participants will create one or more glass pieces using colorful\, pre-cut glass and simple design techniques to explore color\, pattern\, and texture. \nNo prior glass experience is required. All materials and instruction are provided. Finished pieces will be kiln-fired and assembled with jewelry findings\, then ready for pickup at a later date.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/fused-glass-workshop-jewelry-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:20260508T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260508T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T224056
CREATED:20260211T160829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T160829Z
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SUMMARY:Second Friday Lecture: The Organ of the Soldiers: An Introduction to Civil War Camp Newspapers
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, May 8  |  12pm-1pm  |  Presented by: Dan Freas \n“Camp newspapers are a feature of the war that is worth attention\,” reported a St. Louis newspaper in 1862. “The camp paper is the organ of the soldiers\, through which they communicate their condition\, wants\, enjoyments\, and local news to the public\, and to their distant friends.” Historians have documented more than 200 camp newspapers printed during the Civil War. The majority of these publications were published by printers in Union regiments using confiscated shops\, equipment and materials in occupied southern communities. A few were created using portable printing offices. Mr. Freas’s presentation will introduce you to the printers\, technology\, and content from some of these camp newspapers which\, given the lack of military or government censorship\, provide honest and intriguing accounts of the soldier experience. An emphasis will be placed on camp newspapers associated with the Upper Middle West.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/second-friday-lecture-the-organ-of-the-soldiers-an-introduction-to-civil-war-camp-newspapers
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:20260515T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260515T153000
DTSTAMP:20260414T224056
CREATED:20251216T174438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T174438Z
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SUMMARY:SPARK! Civil War Games…and Bingo!
DESCRIPTION:SPARK! programs are designed for people in the early-to-mid stages of memory loss to visit with their family and care partners. \nThis 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 \nFriday\, May 15 \nWhat games did Civil War soldiers play to pass the time? Our SPARK! group will play some of them\, then host our own version of Bingo! for fabulous Civil War-themed prizes.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/spark-civil-war-gamesand-bingo
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:20260521T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260521T200000
DTSTAMP:20260414T224056
CREATED:20260210T223706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T223706Z
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SUMMARY:Paint and Sip: Spring Wreath Watercolor Painting
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, May 21  |  6:00pm – 8:00pm  |  Instructor: Tiffany Knopow\, MFA  |  $52 ($65 for non-members)  |  Register Here \nPractice making some springy watercolor wreaths with artist Tiffany Knopow.  Students will learn how to mix colors\, use transparent layers\, and other painting techniques to make stylized leaves and flowers.  All supplies are included\, no experience necessary. Guests must be 21+.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/paint-and-sip-spring-wreath-watercolor-painting
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:20260523T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260523T160000
DTSTAMP:20260414T224056
CREATED:20260210T223810Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T223810Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Outside-In Basket
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 23  |  10:00am – 4:00pm  |  Instructor: Sandy Bulgrin  |  $60 ($75 for non-members)  |  Register Here \nThis basket is woven with Green spokes and natural weavers. Students will learn a unique “V” stitch with dyed spokes and natural reed. The “V” stitches becomes the decorative inside base.  This basket is woven in a continuous twill pattern. Completed basket measures: 10”L x 5”W x 4”T
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/workshop-outside-in-basket
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:20260530T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T123000
DTSTAMP:20260414T224056
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SUMMARY:Spring Acrylic Painting: Beginners and Beyond II
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays\, May 30 – June 27 (no class June 6)  |  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/spring-acrylic-painting-beginners-and-beyond-ii
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:20260612T130000
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SUMMARY:Second Friday Lecture: Gettysburg in Color: Volume 3: Sacred Ground\, 1863-1938
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, June 12  |  12pm – 1pm  |  Presented by: Patrick Brennan \nThe third and final entry of this groundbreaking trilogy examines the battlefield’s transformation from post-battle Hell to American shrine. Patrick Brennan used an artificial intelligence-based computerized color identifier\, which results in a monumental full-color study of the important three-day battle like it has never been seen before. This sweeping installment closes his three volume series\, which every student of history in general\, and the Civil War in particular\, will want to own for a lifetime.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/second-friday-lecture-gettysburg-in-color-volume-3-sacred-ground-1863-1938
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:20260625T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T224056
CREATED:20260107T234905Z
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SUMMARY:Museum Book Club: My Dear Hamilton by Laura Kaye and Stephanie Day
DESCRIPTION:From the New York Times bestselling authors of America’s First Daughter comes the epic story of Eliza Schuyler Hamilton–a revolutionary woman who\, like her new nation\, struggled to define herself in the wake of war\, betrayal\, and tragedy. Haunting\, moving\, and beautifully written\, Dray and Kamoie used thousands of letters and original sources to tell Eliza’s story as it’s never been told before–not just as the wronged wife at the center of a political sex scandal–but also as a founding mother who shaped an American legacy in her own right. \nThursday\, June 25  |  12pm – 1pm  |  Discussion led by: Emily Mentzel  |  Free\, registration appreciated  |  Register Here
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/museum-book-club-my-dear-hamilton-by-laura-kaye-and-stephanie-day
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:20260626T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T153000
DTSTAMP:20260414T224056
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SUMMARY:SPARK! Riding for the Union
DESCRIPTION:SPARK! programs are designed for people in the early-to-mid stages of memory loss to visit with their family and care partners. \nThis 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 \nFriday\, June 26 \nA new exhibit called Riding for the Union is open and summer is here. Let’s celebrate by touring the new gallery and with ice cream on the Civil War Museum terrace.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/spark-riding-for-the-union
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:20260827T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T224056
CREATED:20260107T235211Z
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SUMMARY:Museum Book Club: Our First Civil War: Patriots and Loyalists in the American Revolution by H.W. Brands
DESCRIPTION:George Washington and Benjamin Franklin were the unlikeliest of rebels. Washington in the 1770s stood at the apex of Virginia society. Franklin was more successful still\, having risen from humble origins to world fame. John Adams might have seemed a more obvious candidate for rebellion\, being of cantankerous temperament. Even so\, he revered the law. Yet all three men became rebels against the British Empire that fostered their success. \nThursday\, August 27  |  12pm – 1pm  |  Discussion led by: Emily Mentzel  |  Free\, registration appreciated  |  Register Here
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/museum-book-club-our-first-civil-war-patriots-and-loyalists-in-the-american-revolution-by-h-w-brands
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:20261029T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261029T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T224056
CREATED:20260107T235600Z
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SUMMARY:Museum Book Club: Night Watch by Jayne Anne Phillips
DESCRIPTION:In 1874\, in the wake of the War\, erasure\, trauma\, and namelessness haunt civilians and veterans\, renegades and wanderers\, freedmen and runaways. Twelve-year-old ConaLee\, the adult in her family for as long as she can remember\, finds herself on a buckboard journey with her mother\, Eliza\, who hasn’t spoken in more than a year. They arrive at the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum in West Virginia\, delivered to the hospital’s entrance by a war veteran who has forced himself into their world. There\, far from family\, a beloved neighbor\, and the mountain home they knew\, they try to reclaim their lives. \nThursday\, October 29  |  12pm – 1pm  |  Discussion led by: Emily Mentzel  |  Free\, registration appreciated  |  Register Here
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/museum-book-club-night-watch-by-jayne-anne-phillips
LOCATION:Civil War Museum\, 5400 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261217T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261217T130000
DTSTAMP:20260414T224056
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SUMMARY:Museum Book Club: Written in the Waters by Tara Roberts
DESCRIPTION:When Tara Roberts first caught sight of a photograph at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of African American History depicting the scuba and underwater archaeology group Diving With a Purpose\, it called out to her. Here were Black women and men strapping on masks\, fins\, and tanks to explore Atlantic Ocean waters along the coastlines of Africa\, North America\, and Central America\, seeking the wrecks of slave ships long lost in time. Inspired\, Roberts joined them—and started on a path of discovery more challenging and personal than she could ever have imagined. \nThursday\, December 17  |  12pm – 1pm  |  Discussion led by: Emily Mentzel  |  Free\, registration appreciated  |  Register Here
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/museum-book-club-written-in-the-waters-by-tara-roberts
LOCATION:Civil War Museum\, 5400 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Civil War Museum
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