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Second Friday Lecture Series: The Letterman Medical Evacuation Plan at Antietam

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

Friday, September 13  |  12:00pm – 1:00pm  |  Speaker: Dr. Gordon Dammann Dr. Jonathan Letterman forever changed the course of both the Civil War and modern medicine with the innovations he installed within the Medical Department of the Union Army between 1862 and 1864.  The crowning medical achievement of what became known as “The Letterman […]

The Great Lakes Civil War Forum: Mr. Lincoln’s Navy

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

Check-in starts at 8:30am, program begins at 9:30am. Includes full day of programs, coffee, refreshments, and a catered lunch. Visit the special events page for a the schedule of presentations.

Workshop: Beautiful Lined Basket

Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States

Saturday, September 14  (held at KPM) |  10:00am – 4:00pm  |  Instructor: Sandy Bulgrin  |  $76 ($92 non-member)  |  Register Here This basket starts on an oval wood base and is woven to about 11” high. Using natural and dyed reed students will weave this basket to fit a plastic liner. A great basket for bedroom, […]

Event Series SPARK!

SPARK! Dinosaur Fossils

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

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 […]

Workshop: Embroidered Lavender Pillow Buddy

Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States

Saturdays, September 21 and 28  |  10:30am – 2:30pm  |  Instructor: Begh Dugan  |  $76 ($92 for non-member)  |  Register Here Have fun making a small embroidered pillow filled with rice and lavender. This class is for people wanting to learn basic embroidery stitches or expand their repertoire. We will explore straight, outline, stem, split, stitches, […]

Fall Watercolor Techniques

Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States

Mondays, September 23 – October 28 (located at KPM)  |  10:30am – 1:30pm  |  Instructor: Barbara Farrell  |  Register Here Designed for painters of all skill levels. Each of the four sessions will begin with a demonstration showcasing a technique of the day. Students are instructed on color mixing, application and removal, brush strokes, and instruction […]

Dinos in the Dark

Dinosaur Discovery Museum 5608 10th Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States

Embark on a thrilling adventure through the Dinosaur Discovery Museum with a flashlight in hand! As you explore the museum’s skeletons, watch as the dinosaurs seem to come alive in the shadows, revealing their fascinating features. Don’t miss out on this popular event and secure your tickets today! $10 per person (child or adult), $8 […]

Bus Trip: The Vicksburg Campaign Tour

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

Sunday, October 6 – Wednesday, October 9 |  $955-$1180* ($1035-$1260** non-members) Register Here *$955 per person for double occupancy, $1180 per person for single occupancy **$1035 per person for double occupancy for non-members, $1260 per person for single occupancy for non-members From October 6-9, 2024, the Civil War Museum of Kenosha, Wisconsin, is sponsoring a […]

Second Friday Lecture: John Brown: Hero or Terrorist? Martyr or Madman?

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

Friday, October 11  |  12:00pm – 1:00pm  |  Speaker: Bob Presman This presentation will examine John Brown’s life and how he came from obscurity to become one of the most significant figures in the runup to the Civil War.  It will include the views of modern historians on John Brown and how his attack on […]

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