Sunday, December 7 | 11am – 1pm Join us for a commemorative ceremony honoring the brave men and women affected by the attack on Pearl Harbor led by Navy Ship Club 40. All are welcome to attend and pay tribute to this pivotal moment in history.
Tuesday, December 9 | 6:30pm – 8pm | Instructor: Doug Dammann | $8 ($10 for non-members) | Register Here Long overshadowed by the American Civil War, the Mexican-American War (1846–1848) has received significantly less attention from historians, partly because of its questionable origin and controversial outcome. The contributors to this volume, however, argue that the Mexican-American […]
Friday, December 12 | 12pm – 1pm | Presented by: Charlie Banks One of the aspects that makes the American Civil War one of the first modern wars was the use of railroads. Railroads were vital lifelines for armies because they were the fastest and most efficient way to transport soldiers and supplies. Because of this, […]
Saturday, December 13 | 10:00am – 12:30pm | Civil War Museum | $35 per scout | Register Here Registration opens at 9:30am Travel back in time and explore customs and traditions amongst women and girls during Victorian America. Learn about the challenges and triumphs of being a girl in this era by accomplishing a creative […]
Sunday, December 14 | 1pm – 3pm Sunday, December 21 | 1pm – 3pm Santa has been hard at work getting ready for the holiday season—but even he deserves a break! On December 14 and 21, he’s stopping by the Civil War Museum for a special visit. Drop in anytime between 1:00 and 3:00 to say hello, […]
Old Abe and the 8th Wisconsin Friday, September 19 | 2:00pm – 3:30pm Old 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 […]
Sunday, December 14 | 1pm – 3pm Sunday, December 21 | 1pm – 3pm Santa has been hard at work getting ready for the holiday season—but even he deserves a break! On December 14 and 21, he’s stopping by the Civil War Museum for a special visit. Drop in anytime between 1:00 and 3:00 to say hello, […]
Friday, January 9 | 12pm – 1pm | Presented by: Mr. John Horn The nine-month siege of Petersburg was the longest continuous operation of the Civil War. Large-scale Union “offensives”—grand maneuvers that triggered some of the large-scale battles—broke the monotony of siege warfare. John Horn’s program and book, Lee Beseiged, provide explanations for the context and […]
SPARK! programs are designed for people in the early-to-mid stages of memory loss to visit with their family and care partners. 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 […]
Saturday, January 17 | 1:00pm – 2:30pm | Presented by: Mr. Dave Powell | $20 ($25 for non-members) | Register Here This class will examine the fighting at Kennesaw Mountain between June 21 and June 27, 1864, including the battles of Kolb’s Farm, June 22, and the Federal attacks against Pigeon and Cheatham Hills on June […]
Friday, January 30 | 12:00pm – 1:15pm | Free, registration appreciated | Register Here The Kenosha Civil War Museum and Milwaukee PBS invite you to a special screening of Ken Burns’ The American Revolution. This event highlights the pivotal military decisions, hardships, and heroic acts that shaped the nation’s fight for independence, offering a powerful look at the war […]
Friday, February 13 | 12pm – 1pm | Presented by: Mr. Dennis Doyle Starting during the Irish Famine of the 1840’s, millions of Irish citizens immigrated to the United States to escape British Unionist political rule and economic poverty. Despite their lack of wealth and education, low social status, and discrimination, Irish-Americans distinguished themselves in […]
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