Sunday, January 19  |  1pm – 2pm  |  Instructor: Jean Hoffman  |  $20 ($25 for non-members)  |  Register Here  If you wonder if you have a Civil War Ancestor, or if you’re trying to find their military records, this workshop is for you. The instructor has 5 “Yanks” and 2 “Rebs” in her family tree!  Find […]

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 […]