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SUMMARY:Workshop: Outside-In Basket
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 23  |  10:00am – 4:00pm  |  Instructor: Sandy Bulgrin  |  $60 ($75 for non-members)  |  Register Here \nThis basket is woven with Green spokes and natural weavers. Students will learn a unique “V” stitch with dyed spokes and natural reed. The “V” stitches becomes the decorative inside base.  This basket is woven in a continuous twill pattern. Completed basket measures: 10”L x 5”W x 4”T
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/workshop-outside-in-basket
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Kenosha Public Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260525T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260525T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T033556
CREATED:20260212T170320Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T170320Z
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SUMMARY:Memorial Day - Museums Closed
DESCRIPTION:Kenosha Public Museum\, Civil War Museum\, and the Dinosaur Discovery Museum will be closed on Monday\, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/memorial-day-museums-closed
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260527T100000
DTSTAMP:20260507T033556
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LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T181549Z
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SUMMARY:Museum Munchkins
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday Morning  |  9:30am – 10:00am  |  Free \nJoin 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 adults alike! \nNo registration is required. Intended for ages 0-3. \nMuseum Munchkins will not take place Wednesday\, December 24 or Wednesday\, December 31. 
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/museum-munchkins-7/2026-05-27
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Kenosha Public Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T033556
CREATED:20260211T160427Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T160427Z
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SUMMARY:Family Fossil Hunting
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, May 30  |  10:00am – 12:00pm  |  $8 per participant ($10 for non-members)  |  Register Here \nJoin Nick Wiersum from the Dinosaur Discovery Museum as we explore the local fossils of Kenosha’s lakeshore. Meet at the Kenosha Public Museum to learn about the prehistoric life that called this area home\, discuss how to locate fossils\, and then head out to the Simmon’s Island beach house to collect fossils of your own! All participants are responsible for providing their own transportation from the Museum to the collection site. The Museum will provide you with any tools you will need\, including a collection bag\, fossil guide\, and magnifying glass.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/family-fossil-hunting-2
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Kenosha Public Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260530T123000
DTSTAMP:20260507T033556
CREATED:20260210T223353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260210T223353Z
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SUMMARY:Spring Acrylic Painting: Beginners and Beyond II
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays\, May 30 – June 27 (no class June 6)  |  10:30am – 12:30pm  |  Instructor: Kathy Laybourn  |  $80 ($100 for non-members)  |  Register Here \nBe enchanted with texture and color in acrylic paint! Students will learn how to construct a painting by determining basic composition\, blocking in the underlying dark\, middle\, and light values\, and layering color. Students will work from an image of an impressionist painting. This class is perfect for those who are beginners or have previous experience and want to expand their skills in acrylics. A supply list will be sent to students when they sign up.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/spring-acrylic-painting-beginners-and-beyond-ii
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Kenosha Public Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260603T100000
DTSTAMP:20260507T033556
CREATED:20250825T181549Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T181549Z
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SUMMARY:Museum Munchkins
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday Morning  |  9:30am – 10:00am  |  Free \nJoin 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 adults alike! \nNo registration is required. Intended for ages 0-3. \nMuseum Munchkins will not take place Wednesday\, December 24 or Wednesday\, December 31. 
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/museum-munchkins-7/2026-06-03
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Kenosha Public Museum
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T033556
CREATED:20260429T173422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T173422Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibit Closing: Civil War Innovation & Technology
DESCRIPTION:June 7\, 2026 \nThe Civil War was a turning point not just in American history\, but in the advancement of technology. Civil War Innovation & Technology explores the groundbreaking developments that reshaped medicine\, transportation\, communication\, daily life\, and warfare. From battlefield surgery and the rise of anesthesia to the expansion of railroads and the introduction of the telegraph\, these innovations changed the way people lived and fought. The war also drove advancements in farming tools\, household necessities\, and military weaponry\, including the emergence of ironclad ships and rapid-fire guns. Through artifacts\, interactive displays\, and historical accounts\, this exhibit highlights how necessity and ingenuity during the Civil War laid the foundation for many modern technologies.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/exhibit-closing-civil-war-innovation-technology
LOCATION:Civil War Museum\, 5400 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Civil War Museum,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260607T140000
DTSTAMP:20260507T033556
CREATED:20260429T152454Z
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SUMMARY:TWSA Gallery Talk with Board Members
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, June 7  |  1pm-2pm \nStep into the world of watercolor artistry with a guided tour led by esteemed painters recognized by the Transparent Watercolors Society of America currently serving on the Board. Delve into the annual exhibition\, now celebrating its 50th year\, and gain insights into the artist’s perspective. Explore techniques\, dissect composition\, and engage in discussions about this captivating art form. \nNo prior registration required. The tour will begin directly outside the gallery.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/twsa-gallery-talk-with-board-members
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260612T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T033556
CREATED:20260211T160937Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T160937Z
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SUMMARY:Second Friday Lecture: Gettysburg in Color: Volume 3: Sacred Ground\, 1863-1938
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, June 12  |  12pm – 1pm  |  Presented by: Patrick Brennan \nThe third and final entry of this groundbreaking trilogy examines the battlefield’s transformation from post-battle Hell to American shrine. Patrick Brennan used an artificial intelligence-based computerized color identifier\, which results in a monumental full-color study of the important three-day battle like it has never been seen before. This sweeping installment closes his three volume series\, which every student of history in general\, and the Civil War in particular\, will want to own for a lifetime.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/second-friday-lecture-gettysburg-in-color-volume-3-sacred-ground-1863-1938
LOCATION:Civil War Museum\, 5400 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Civil War Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T033556
CREATED:20260429T171223Z
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SUMMARY:Basket Workshop: Red\, White and Blue Bowl
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 13  |  10am – 3pm  |  Instructor: Sandy Bulgrin  |  $60 ($75 for non-members)  |  Register for Red\, White and Blue Bowl \nCelebrate America’s 250th birthday with this festive bowl. This basket starts on a wooden base that is woven with natural reed along with dyed reed of red and blue. Perfect for your Fourth of July celebration and celebrations for years to come. All supplies provided\, including materials fee. Basket starts on a 5” wood base and is 5” tall.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/basket-workshop-red-white-and-blue-bowl
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Kenosha Public Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260613T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T033556
CREATED:20260429T172107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T172107Z
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SUMMARY:Kenosha Pops Season Opening Concert
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 13  |  2pm – 4pm \nThe Kenosha Pops kick off their summer concert season with their annual indoor option concert in the Civil War Museum’s Freedom Hall. The concert features some of our country’s most recognizable patriotic songs and marches\, making it a great way to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States of America.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/kenosha-pops-season-opening-concert-2
LOCATION:Civil War Museum\, 5400 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Civil War Museum,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260616T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T033556
CREATED:20260123T201716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T201716Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Camp: Dinosaurs
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, June 16 – Thursday\, June 18  |  10am – 12pm  |  $60 ($75 non-members) \nAre you ready for the ultimate prehistoric adventure? Step back in time and join us at Dino Camp\, where young explorers can immerse themselves in the world of dinosaurs. Build your own dino fossil model\, create dino-themed art\, and enjoy a private tour of the Dinosaur Discovery Museum. \nAges 5-6  |  Register Here \nAges 7-10  |  Register Here
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/summer-camp-dinosaurs-2/2026-06-16
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dinosaur Discovery Museum,Kenosha Public Museum,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260617T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T033556
CREATED:20260123T201716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T201716Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Camp: Dinosaurs
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, June 16 – Thursday\, June 18  |  10am – 12pm  |  $60 ($75 non-members) \nAre you ready for the ultimate prehistoric adventure? Step back in time and join us at Dino Camp\, where young explorers can immerse themselves in the world of dinosaurs. Build your own dino fossil model\, create dino-themed art\, and enjoy a private tour of the Dinosaur Discovery Museum. \nAges 5-6  |  Register Here \nAges 7-10  |  Register Here
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/summer-camp-dinosaurs-2/2026-06-17
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dinosaur Discovery Museum,Kenosha Public Museum,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260618T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T033556
CREATED:20260123T201716Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T201716Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Camp: Dinosaurs
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, June 16 – Thursday\, June 18  |  10am – 12pm  |  $60 ($75 non-members) \nAre you ready for the ultimate prehistoric adventure? Step back in time and join us at Dino Camp\, where young explorers can immerse themselves in the world of dinosaurs. Build your own dino fossil model\, create dino-themed art\, and enjoy a private tour of the Dinosaur Discovery Museum. \nAges 5-6  |  Register Here \nAges 7-10  |  Register Here
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/summer-camp-dinosaurs-2/2026-06-18
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Dinosaur Discovery Museum,Kenosha Public Museum,Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260619T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T033556
CREATED:20260428T211022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T211022Z
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SUMMARY:Museums Closed Juneteenth
DESCRIPTION:The Kenosha Public Museum\, Civil War Museum\, and Dinosaur Discovery Museum will be closed Friday\, June 19th in observance of the Juneteenth holiay.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/museums-closed-juneteenth-2
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civil War Museum,Dinosaur Discovery Museum,Kenosha Public Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260623T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T033556
CREATED:20260123T201851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T201851Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Camp: Studio Art
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, June 23 – Thursday\, June 25  |  10am – 12pm  |  $60 ($75 non-members)   \nLet your little artist’s imagination run wild\, every day of camp is a new opportunity to explore\, create\, and express themselves through the magic of art. From watercolor painting\, shaping clay and recycled materials to uniquely carved prints\, your child will explore a variety of fun mediums to bring their visions to life. \nAges 5-6  |  Register Here \nAges 7-10  |  Register Here
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/summer-camp-studio-art-2/2026-06-23
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kenosha Public Museum,Youth
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260624T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T033556
CREATED:20260123T201851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T201851Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Camp: Studio Art
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, June 23 – Thursday\, June 25  |  10am – 12pm  |  $60 ($75 non-members)   \nLet your little artist’s imagination run wild\, every day of camp is a new opportunity to explore\, create\, and express themselves through the magic of art. From watercolor painting\, shaping clay and recycled materials to uniquely carved prints\, your child will explore a variety of fun mediums to bring their visions to life. \nAges 5-6  |  Register Here \nAges 7-10  |  Register Here
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/summer-camp-studio-art-2/2026-06-24
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kenosha Public Museum,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T033556
CREATED:20260123T201851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260123T201851Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Camp: Studio Art
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, June 23 – Thursday\, June 25  |  10am – 12pm  |  $60 ($75 non-members)   \nLet your little artist’s imagination run wild\, every day of camp is a new opportunity to explore\, create\, and express themselves through the magic of art. From watercolor painting\, shaping clay and recycled materials to uniquely carved prints\, your child will explore a variety of fun mediums to bring their visions to life. \nAges 5-6  |  Register Here \nAges 7-10  |  Register Here
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/summer-camp-studio-art-2/2026-06-25
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kenosha Public Museum,Youth
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T033556
CREATED:20260107T234905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T234905Z
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SUMMARY:Museum Book Club: My Dear Hamilton by Laura Kaye and Stephanie Day
DESCRIPTION:From the New York Times bestselling authors of America’s First Daughter comes the epic story of Eliza Schuyler Hamilton–a revolutionary woman who\, like her new nation\, struggled to define herself in the wake of war\, betrayal\, and tragedy. Haunting\, moving\, and beautifully written\, Dray and Kamoie used thousands of letters and original sources to tell Eliza’s story as it’s never been told before–not just as the wronged wife at the center of a political sex scandal–but also as a founding mother who shaped an American legacy in her own right. \nThursday\, June 25  |  12pm – 1pm  |  Discussion led by: Emily Mentzel  |  Free\, registration appreciated  |  Register Here
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/museum-book-club-my-dear-hamilton-by-laura-kaye-and-stephanie-day
LOCATION:Civil War Museum\, 5400 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Civil War Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260625T203000
DTSTAMP:20260507T033556
CREATED:20260429T165624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T165624Z
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SUMMARY:Fused Glass Workshop: Sushi Dish
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, June 25 |  6:00pm – 8:30pm  |  Instructor: Jayne Herring  |  $64 ($80 for non-members)  |  Register for Fused Glass Sushi Dishes \nCreate a one-of-a-kind piece for your table in this hands-on fused glass workshop focused on sushi dishes. Participants will design and assemble two glass dishes\, perfect for serving sushi\, appetizers\, or small bites. \nNo prior glass experience is required. All materials and instruction are provided. Finished pieces will be kiln-fired\, then ready for pickup at a later date.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/fused-glass-workshop-sushi-dish
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Kenosha Public Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260626T153000
DTSTAMP:20260507T033556
CREATED:20251216T174544Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251216T174544Z
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SUMMARY:SPARK! Riding for the Union
DESCRIPTION:SPARK! programs are designed for people in the early-to-mid stages of memory loss to visit with their family and care partners. \nThis 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 an email to spark@kenosha.org \nFriday\, June 26 \nA new exhibit called Riding for the Union is open and summer is here. Let’s celebrate by touring the new gallery and with ice cream on the Civil War Museum terrace.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/spark-riding-for-the-union
LOCATION:Civil War Museum\, 5400 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Civil War Museum
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260627T140000
DTSTAMP:20260507T033556
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SUMMARY:Artsy Afternoons - 4th of July Pinwheels
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, June 27  |  12pm-2pm  |  Register for Artsy Afternoons June Session \nArtsy Afternoons is a monthly hands-on art program designed to spark creativity and encourage artistic exploration. Participants will experiment with new techniques\, try a variety of materials\, and create original works inspired by art\, artists\, and museum themes. \nEach session features a different project\, giving returning participants something new to explore every time. All materials are provided\, and no prior art experience is needed—just curiosity and creativity.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/artsy-afternoons-4th-of-july-pinwheels
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Kenosha Public Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260701T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260701T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T033556
CREATED:20260429T172413Z
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SUMMARY:The 8th Illinois Cavalry: History and Anecdote
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, July 1  |  12pm-1pm \nFrom 1861 to 1865\, the 8th Illinois Cavalry—a Federal mounted regiment from Northern Illinois—transformed themselves into one of the finest fighting cavalry units in the Union Army. \nThe regiment’s most famous moment came on July 1\, 1863\, when troopers from Company E ot the  8th Illinois Cavalry stood watch three miles west of the town of Gettysburg\, Pennsylvania.  Shortly before 6:00AM that day\, two privates from the 8th noticed a large cloud of dust rising from the road in front of them. These two\, Thomas Kelly and James Hale\, reported their observations to Lieutenant Marcellus E. Jones at the regimental headquarters. \nLieutenant Jones rode west to the outpost. While taking cover behind a rail fence at 7:30AM\, he heard one of the men call out\, “Here they come!” Jones borrowed a carbine from Sergeant Levi Schaffer\, rested it on a fence rail\, and fired at a Confederate officer riding a white horse. The shot was at extreme range and missed the target\, but Jones had fired the opening shot of the Battle of Gettysburg. \nDon McArthur-Self’s program will be an overview of the history of the 8th Illinois Cavalry from its organization to its mustering out on July 17\, 1865.  His talk will also provide the audience with biographies of some of its more colorful members. \nDon McArthur-Self recently retired from teaching high school history after 34 years\, 27 of them at Maine South High School in Park Ridge\, Illinois.  In addition to teaching high school\, for the last 13 years he has reenacted and researched the 8th Illinois Cavalry; in 2018 he spent a week studying the Battle of Gettysburg at Gettysburg College with Dr. Allen Guelzo.  In his spare time he enjoys visiting small town cemeteries and looking for letters and diaries of 8th Illinois officers and troopers.  He lives in Naperville\, Illinois.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/the-8th-illinois-cavalry-history-and-anecdote
LOCATION:Civil War Museum\, 5400 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Civil War Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260704T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260704T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T033556
CREATED:20260428T205144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T205144Z
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SUMMARY:Museums Closed 4th of July
DESCRIPTION:The Kenosha Public Museum\, Civil War Museum\, and Dinosaur Discovery Museum will be closed on Saturday\, July 4th.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/museums-closed-4th-of-july
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civil War Museum,Dinosaur Discovery Museum,Kenosha Public Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260706T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260706T133000
DTSTAMP:20260507T033556
CREATED:20260430T163238Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T163238Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Watercolor Techniques
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, July 6 – August 10  |  10:30am – 1:30pm  |  Instructor: Barbara Farrell  |  $104 ($130 for non-members)  |  Register for Summer Watercolor \nDesigned for painters of all skill levels\, come explore the magic of watercolor painting. Each of the five sessions will begin with a demonstration showcasing the technique of the day. Students are instructed on color mixing\, application and removal\, various papers and mediums in a relaxed environment devoted to the students’ personal styles. Subjects include landscapes and still life. Class supply list
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/summer-watercolor-techniques-2
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Kenosha Public Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260707T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260707T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T033556
CREATED:20260123T202458Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Camp : Space
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, July 7 – Thursday\, July 9  |  10am – 12pm  |  $60 ($75 non-members)  \nBlast off into an unforgettable adventure at Space Camp! Kids will journey through the stars as they explore constellations\, planets\, and distant galaxies through a variety of experiments and crafts. Get ready for an out-of-this-world experience! \nAges 5-6  |  Register Here \nAges 7-10  |  Register Here
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/summer-camp-space/2026-07-07
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Kenosha Public Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260708T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T033556
CREATED:20260123T202458Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Camp : Space
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, July 7 – Thursday\, July 9  |  10am – 12pm  |  $60 ($75 non-members)  \nBlast off into an unforgettable adventure at Space Camp! Kids will journey through the stars as they explore constellations\, planets\, and distant galaxies through a variety of experiments and crafts. Get ready for an out-of-this-world experience! \nAges 5-6  |  Register Here \nAges 7-10  |  Register Here
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/summer-camp-space/2026-07-08
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Kenosha Public Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260709T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T033556
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SUMMARY:Summer Camp : Space
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, July 7 – Thursday\, July 9  |  10am – 12pm  |  $60 ($75 non-members)  \nBlast off into an unforgettable adventure at Space Camp! Kids will journey through the stars as they explore constellations\, planets\, and distant galaxies through a variety of experiments and crafts. Get ready for an out-of-this-world experience! \nAges 5-6  |  Register Here \nAges 7-10  |  Register Here
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/summer-camp-space/2026-07-09
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Kenosha Public Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T133000
DTSTAMP:20260507T033556
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Air Dry Clay
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, July 10 & 17  |  10:30am – 1:30pm  |  Instructor: Kathy  Laybourn |  $70 ($84 for non-members)  |  Register for Air Dry Clay \nLearn the basics of sculpting and crafting with this versatile material. Throughout this two-day workshop\, you’ll explore a variety of techniques to shape and mold your own unique creations. In the second session\, bring your artwork to life by adding color and detail with painting\, giving your clay pieces a whole new dimension.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/workshop-air-dry-clay-2
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Kenosha Public Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260710T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T033556
CREATED:20260429T171438Z
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SUMMARY:Second Friday Lecture: Port Hudson: The Most Significant Battlefield Photographs of the Civil War 2.0
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, July 10  |  12pm – 1pm  |  Presented by: Dr. Lawrence Hewitt \nBetween June 14 and July 9\, 1863–the final 25 days of the 48-day siege of Port Hudson–the photographic firm of McPherson & Oliver moved about the battlefield memorializing soldiers in action–and in combat! In the process of making this visual record of opposing armies actively engaged\, the photographers created one of the greatest visual records of the Civil War. Their images included one taken at midnight (the first ever taken in the dark)\, one converted into a composite print (created by combining portions of two negatives)\, the Confederate army at the surrender ceremony\, and examples of time-lapse photography. Sadly\, the duo seldom receives credit for these images. Other studios\, including Matthew Brady’s\, published the McPherson & Oliver’s images as their own work. As with the battlefield they immortalized\, McPherson and Oliver deserve better. \nLawrence Lee Hewitt was a professor of history at Southeastern Louisiana University. He has authored Port Hudson\, Confederate Bastion on the Mississippi and coedited four volumes of essays under the collective title of Confederate Generals in the Western Theater and three volumes of essays under the collective title of Confederate Generals in the Trans-Mississippi Theater.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/second-friday-lecture-port-hudson-the-most-significant-battlefield-photographs-of-the-civil-war-2-0
LOCATION:Civil War Museum\, 5400 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Civil War Museum
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