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  • The Great Lakes Civil War Forum

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

    Join the Navy Club Ship 40 in a ceremony honoring veterans from all branches of service. Open to the public. Light refreshments sponsored by Piasecki Funeral Home.

  • Sensory Friendly Day

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

    Sensory Friendly Days give visitors of all ages with complex developmental disabilities, sensory sensitivities, or on the autism spectrum a safe, comfortable environment to explore the museum exhibits during special […]

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    Civil War Medical Weekend

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

    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 have interactive […]

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    Antebellum and Civil War African American Experience

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

    Saturday, February 25  |  1:00pm – 3:00pm  |  Instructor: Mike Medhurst  Renowned image collector and historian Mike Medhurst will take a visual look into the lives of African American soldiers […]

  • Friday Lecture: Cordelia Harvey – Wisconsin Angel

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

    Friday, March 17  |  12:00pm - 1:00pm  |  Performer: Mary Kababik *Rescheduled from Friday, March 10 due to weather* After Wisconsin governor Louis Harvey’s untimely death, his wife Cordelia was […]

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    SPARK! St. Patrick’s Day

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

    Celebrate St. Patrick's Day by meeting Union Soldiers of Irish descent. SPARK! is a monthly program for individuals in early to mid-stages of memory loss and their caregivers engage participants […]

  • A framed historical letter titled "CAROLINE'S FIRST LETTER TO LYMAN GOODNOW," dated 1880. Transcribed Text: CAROLINE'S FIRST LETTER TO LYMAN GOODNOW* 1880 Sandwich April 17th Dearest friend, pen and ink could hardly express my joy when i heard from you once more. I am living and have to work very hard, but i have never forgotten you nor your kindness. i am in Sandwich, the same place where you left me. Just as soon as the postmaster read the name to me, your name, my heart was filled with joy and gladness and i should like to see you once more before I die to return you thanks for your kindness towards me. I would like for you to send me one of those books that you was speaking about. Dearest friend, you don’t know how rejoiced i feel since i heard from you. Answer this as soon as you get it and let me know how you are and your address. Direct your letter to Caroline Watkins, Sandwich On Co 98. i hope you will send me one of those books you speak about.

    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 […]

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    SPARK! Sketch Artist

    SPARK! Program
    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 […]