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Second Friday Lecture: Shaking Loose the Facts: Or, How I Came to resent Herman Melville

Civil War Museum 5400 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States

Friday, April 14  |  12:00pm – 1:00pm  |  Speaker: Linda Stevens Before Google, there was real research – places you had to go, things you had to do, confirmations you had to get, to work to what really happened and describe it accurately. One journalist decides to write a novel about the Shakers (those most […]

Workshop: Watercolor Techniques

Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States

Mondays, April 17 – May 22 | 10:30am – 1:30pm |  Instructor: Barbara Farrell  |  $100 ($125 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, and […]

Caroline Quarlls: My Independence Day

Civil War Museum 5400 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States

Tuesday, April 18  |  6:00pm – 7:00pm  |  Presented by Dr. Shannon Sloan-Spice Presented in conjunction with the Kenosha Public Library’s Big Read Program. During this powerful first-person performance, the audience meets Ms. Caroline Quarlls thirty-eight years after she successfully liberated herself from slavery by traveling from St. Louis to Canada via the Underground Railroad. […]

Event Series SPARK! Program

SPARK! Sketch Artist

Civil War Museum 5400 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States

Using our gallery for inspiration, participants will learn the basics of sketching, a technique used by reporters and artists out at the battles. This monthly program for individuals in early to mid-stages of memory loss and their caregivers engages participants in lively conversations, storytelling, object handling and other multi-sensory activities. Space is limited so reservations […]

In God’s Presence: The Bible and Faith in the Civil War Era Seminar

Civil War Museum 5400 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States

Saturday, April 22  |  1:00pm – 3:30pm  |  Presented by: Dr. Mark Noll and Reverend Robert Miller At this afternoon seminar, presentations by Dr. Mark Noll and Rev. Robert Miller explore the religious and biblical themes present in the Civil War. Each scholar will present on different topics relating to the role religion played in […]

Workshop: Fused Glass Jewelry

Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States

Tuesday, April 25 |  6:00pm – 8:30pm  |  Instructor: Jayne Herring  |  $52 ($65 non-members)  |  Register Here Create a beautiful pendant or set of earrings out of fused glass.  All supplies are included in the workshop price.

Workshop: Wet Felted Tiny Birds Nest

Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States

Thursday, April 27  | 6:00pm – 8:00pm  |  Instructor: Tiffany Knopow  |  $40 ($50 non-members)  |  Register Here Add this adorable tiny nest to your springtime decor and learn how to wet felt at the same time. Learn the basics of wet felting in this fun and easy class. No experience is necessary. All supplies are included […]

Workshop: Colorful Bucket Basket with Swing Handle

Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States

Saturday, April 29 |  10:00am – 4:00pm  |  Instructor:  Sandy Bulgrin  |  $60 ($75 non-members)  |  Register Here Students will start by picking out dyed spokes, there will be a variety to choose from. The base is twined and the sides are woven in a twill pattern with natural reed. Colorful triple twine at the top. […]

Workshop: Fused Glass Plant Markers

Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States

Thursday, May 11 |  6:00pm – 8:30pm  |  Instructor: Jayne Herring  |  $52 ($65 non-members)  |  Register Here Add some flare to your spring garden with a set of fused glass plant markers.  All supplies are included in the workshop price.

Fall Watercolor Techniques Workshop

Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States

Mondays, September 25 – November 6 (no class Oct 16)  | 10:30am – 1:30pm |  Instructor: Barbara Farrell  |  $100 ($125 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 […]

Second Friday Lecture: Vicksburg After the Fall

Civil War Museum 5400 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States

Friday, May 12  |  12:00pm – 1:00pm  |  Speaker: Gene Eric Salecker With the capture of Vicksburg in July 1863, the Bluff City became a Union citadel within the Confederacy, accessible only via the Mississippi River. Turned into a major Union supply base, Vicksburg was the main starting point for a number of Union expeditions […]

Workshop: Large Round Cookie Tray Basket

Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States

Large Round Cookie Tray Basket Saturday, May 13 |  10:00am – 4:00pm  |  Instructor:  Sandy Bulgrin  |  $64 ($80 non-members)  |  Register Here This useful basket starts with a wood base. Students will twine the bottom to reach about 12″. The Sides are woven with natural and dyed reed. A perfect basket for any table setting. […]

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