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 […]
Mondays, January 27 – March 3 | 10:30am – 1:30pm | Instructor: Barbara Farrell | $104 ($130 for 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, […]
Every Wednesday Morning through June 11 | 9:30am – 10:00am | Free Join Mr. Nick for songs, stories, and activities designed to get you and your preschooler excited about natural science and the world around us. Every week we learn together about a new animal, so there’s ALWAYS something new to discover, for kids and […]
“To care for him who shall have borne the battle.” Saturday, February 1 | 10am – 4pm Sunday, February 2 | 12pm – 4pm Join 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 […]
“To care for him who shall have borne the battle.” Saturday, February 1 | 10am – 4pm Sunday, February 2 | 12pm – 4pm Join 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 […]
Saturday, February 1 | 1pm – 3pm | Free This program celebrates African American culture through the voices of Black authors across a range of literary forms, including poems, essays, historic speeches, short stories, and children’s books. Community readers lend their voices to works that are sure to inspire, challenge, and reflect on the Black […]
Sunday, February 2 | 1:30pm – 3pm | Presented by Dr. Trevor Steinbach Dr. Trevor Steinbach, President of the Society of Civil War Surgeons, will present a program on the African American surgeons and caregivers who served in the Union Army during the Civil War. His program will introduce the audience to the service of […]
Tuesday, February 4 | 6:00pm-7:30pm | Presenters: Joshua Dubbert and C.W. Goodyear | $12 ($15 non-members) | Register Here Join the Civil War Museum online for an in-depth discussion led by Joshua Dubbert and C.W. Goodyear about Rutherford B. Hayes and James A. Garfield and their lives during the Civil War Years. Joshua Dubbert is the […]
Every Wednesday Morning through June 11 | 9:30am – 10:00am | Free Join Mr. Nick for songs, stories, and activities designed to get you and your preschooler excited about natural science and the world around us. Every week we learn together about a new animal, so there’s ALWAYS something new to discover, for kids and […]
Saturday, February 8 | 12pm – 2pm | Instructor: Emily Martinsen | $16 ($20 for non-members) | Register Here Food preservation has gone from an essential practice to a fun hobby. Join Civil War Museum Educator Emily Martinsen for a family-friendly, hands-on workshop about the history of food preservation. Try your hand at making butter and […]
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