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SUMMARY:Summer Camp: Oceans
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, July 21 – Thursday\, July 23 |  10am – 12pm  |  $60 ($75 non-members) \nDive into the wonders of our oceans!  rivers\, and lakes. Discover incredible sea creatures\, from vibrant fish to majestic whales\, while learning about their unique habitats. \nAges 5-6  |  Register Here \nAges 7-10  |  Register Here
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/summer-camp-oceans/2026-07-21
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kenosha Public Museum,Youth
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SUMMARY:Summer Camp: Oceans
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, July 21 – Thursday\, July 23 |  10am – 12pm  |  $60 ($75 non-members) \nDive into the wonders of our oceans!  rivers\, and lakes. Discover incredible sea creatures\, from vibrant fish to majestic whales\, while learning about their unique habitats. \nAges 5-6  |  Register Here \nAges 7-10  |  Register Here
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/summer-camp-oceans/2026-07-22
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kenosha Public Museum,Youth
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SUMMARY:Summer Camp: Oceans
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, July 21 – Thursday\, July 23 |  10am – 12pm  |  $60 ($75 non-members) \nDive into the wonders of our oceans!  rivers\, and lakes. Discover incredible sea creatures\, from vibrant fish to majestic whales\, while learning about their unique habitats. \nAges 5-6  |  Register Here \nAges 7-10  |  Register Here
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/summer-camp-oceans/2026-07-23
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:20260725T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260725T140000
DTSTAMP:20260507T050014
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SUMMARY:Artsy Afternoons - Sand Art
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 25  |  12pm-2pm  | Register for Artsy Afternoons July 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-sand-art
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:20260730T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T050014
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SUMMARY:Museum Book Club: Revolutionary War on Wednesday by Mary Pope Osborne
DESCRIPTION:This family-friendly book club meeting will take place in the Civil War Museum Resource Center\, followed by a craft!  \nIt is a dark and snowy night when the Magic Tree House whisks Jack and Annie back to colonial times. General George Washington is about to lead his army in a sneak attack against their enemy. But now a terrible weather is making the great general question his plans. Can Jack and Annie keep history on track? The fate of the country rests in their hands! \nThursday\, July 30  |  12pm – 1pm  |  Discussion led by: Emily Mentzel  |  Free\, registration appreciated  |  Register Here
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/museum-book-club-revolutionary-war-on-wednesday-by-mary-pope-osborne
LOCATION:Civil War Museum\, 5400 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Civil War Museum,Family
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260730T200000
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Decoupage Painted Earrings
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, July 30  |  6pm – 8pm |  Instructor: Tiffany Knopow\, MFA  |  $40 ($50 for non-members)  |  Register for Decoupage Earrings \nCreate a stylish accessory in this hands-on workshop focused on decoupage patterned earrings. Participants will design and craft their own lightweight earrings using decorative papers\, learning how to layer patterns\, seal designs\, and assemble finished pieces. \nNo prior experience is necessary\, and all materials are provided. Leave with a custom pair of earrings ready to wear or gift.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/workshop-decoupage-painted-earrings
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:20260804T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260804T120000
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SUMMARY:Summer Camp: American Art
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, August 4 – Thursday\, August 6 |  10am – 12pm  |  $60 ($75 non-members) \nLearn about a few important Americans and the impact of their artwork on the world\, and then try their techniques yourself in this three-day camp. From the chaos of Abstract Expressionism to the color theory of Alma Thomas\, find new ways to see the world around you. \nAges 5-6  |  Register Here \nAges 7-10  |  Register Here
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/summer-camp-american-art/2026-08-04
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kenosha Public Museum,Youth
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260805T120000
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SUMMARY:Summer Camp: American Art
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, August 4 – Thursday\, August 6 |  10am – 12pm  |  $60 ($75 non-members) \nLearn about a few important Americans and the impact of their artwork on the world\, and then try their techniques yourself in this three-day camp. From the chaos of Abstract Expressionism to the color theory of Alma Thomas\, find new ways to see the world around you. \nAges 5-6  |  Register Here \nAges 7-10  |  Register Here
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/summer-camp-american-art/2026-08-05
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:20260806T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260806T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T050014
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SUMMARY:Summer Camp: American Art
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, August 4 – Thursday\, August 6 |  10am – 12pm  |  $60 ($75 non-members) \nLearn about a few important Americans and the impact of their artwork on the world\, and then try their techniques yourself in this three-day camp. From the chaos of Abstract Expressionism to the color theory of Alma Thomas\, find new ways to see the world around you. \nAges 5-6  |  Register Here \nAges 7-10  |  Register Here
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/summer-camp-american-art/2026-08-06
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:20260807T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260807T153000
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SUMMARY:Civil War Museum Teacher Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, August 7  |  9:00am – 3:30pm  |  $50  |  Register for the Seminar \nJoin the Kenosha Civil War Museum staff and guest speakers for an engaging and informative seminar that dives into creative and immersive ways to utilize history education resources from your community to your classroom. The price of the seminar includes coffee and kringle\, a guided tour\, four guest speaker sessions\, catered lunch\, and professional development credits (Illinois educators only). KUSD Educators: Apply for a scholarship to attend the seminar.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/civil-war-museum-teacher-seminar-2
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:20260808T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260808T160000
DTSTAMP:20260507T050014
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SUMMARY:Living History at the Civil War Museum with The First Michigan Engineers
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 8  |  10am – 4pm \nAt their outdoor encampment\, the 1st Michigan Engineers will show museum visitors the regiment’s role as combat engineers while displaying and explaining the many tools and pieces of equipment that were used to accomplish their surveying and construction duties. The living history group will also display items used by the engineers in combat roles. \nThe present-day 1st Michigan Engineers and Mechanics\, Company E\, has been in the Chicago area since 1987.  Over the years\, the regiment has participated in combat and engineering roles at reenactments throughout the Midwest and national events at 1st Bull Run\, Shiloh\, Perryville (KY)\, and Bentonville (NC).  Some of the items constructed at events include hand drawn field maps\, bridges\, a 33-foot signal tower\, and plank roads.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/living-history-at-the-civil-war-museum-with-the-first-michigan-engineers
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:20260808T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260808T150000
DTSTAMP:20260507T050014
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Hand Punched and Stitched Journals
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 8  |  1pm – 3pm |  Instructor: Tiffany Knopow\, MFA  |  $40 ($50 for non-members)  |  Register for Hand Punched Journals \nCreate a journal that’s as thoughtful as the ideas you’ll fill it with in this hands-on workshop focused on hand-punched and stitched books. Each journal will be adorned with delicate leaf accents\, adding a natural\, decorative touch that makes every piece unique. \nNo prior experience is necessary\, our instructor will guide you through each step of the process. All materials are provided\, and you’ll leave with a finished journal ready for sketching\, writing\, or gifting.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/workshop-hand-punched-and-stitched-journals
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:20260811T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260811T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T050014
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SUMMARY:Summer Camp: Safari
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, August 11 – Thursday\, August 13 |  10am – 12pm  |  $60 ($75 non-members) \nEmbark on an animal expedition! Campers will journey around the world to discover fascinating animals and the habitats they call home. \nAges 5-6  |  Register Here \nAges 7-10  |  Register Here
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/summer-camp-safari/2026-08-11
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:20260812T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260812T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T050014
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SUMMARY:Summer Camp: Safari
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, August 11 – Thursday\, August 13 |  10am – 12pm  |  $60 ($75 non-members) \nEmbark on an animal expedition! Campers will journey around the world to discover fascinating animals and the habitats they call home. \nAges 5-6  |  Register Here \nAges 7-10  |  Register Here
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/summer-camp-safari/2026-08-12
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:20260813T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T120000
DTSTAMP:20260507T050014
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SUMMARY:Summer Camp: Safari
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, August 11 – Thursday\, August 13 |  10am – 12pm  |  $60 ($75 non-members) \nEmbark on an animal expedition! Campers will journey around the world to discover fascinating animals and the habitats they call home. \nAges 5-6  |  Register Here \nAges 7-10  |  Register Here
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/summer-camp-safari/2026-08-13
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:20260813T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260813T203000
DTSTAMP:20260507T050014
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SUMMARY:Fused Glass Workshop: 2-part Sun Catcher
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, August 13 |  6:00pm – 8:30pm  |  Instructor: Jayne Herring  |  $64 ($80 for non-members)  |  Register for Fused Glass 2-part Sun Catcher \nDesign a beautiful piece of glass art in this hands-on fused glass workshop focused on creating a two-part sun catcher. Participants will craft a layered glass design paired with a complementary hanging element\, resulting in a dynamic piece that catches and reflects light from multiple angles. \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-2-part-sun-catcher
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:20260814T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260814T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T050014
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SUMMARY:Second Friday Lecture: Civil War Immigrant Soldiers in the Union Army
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, August 14  |  12pm – 1pm  |  Presented by: Scott Norrick \nScott Norrick’s presentation will cover the key reasons immigrants came to America just prior to the Civil War.  He will also discuss the scope and nationalities of immigrant soldiers in the Union Army as well as explore what motivated so many immigrants to volunteer for the Civil War. He will also delve into specific Upper Midwestern regiments that had large immigrant populations\, such as the 32nd\, 35th and 61st Indiana and the 23rd and 24th Illinois.  Scott will also give some advice on best practices for researching your Union Civil War ancestors. \nScott Norrick’s passion is connecting people to their past.  He has an undergraduate degree from the University of Illinois and a master’s degree from Northwestern University.  He combines over 30 years of family history research with the necessary skills and passion to provide meaningful and proven results in breaking down family history brick walls.  He is currently working on a book that chronicles the war time experiences and the post war trauma of his four great-great grandfathers that were volunteers in the Union Army during the Civil War.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/second-friday-lecture-civil-war-immigrant-soldiers-in-the-union-army
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:20260815T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T050014
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T195311Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibition Opening: Acrylic International Biennial Juried Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:August 15\, 2026 – November 8\, 2026 \nTouhey Gallery \nHeld every two years\, the Acrylic International features 45 outstanding paintings that showcase the breadth of subjects\, styles\, and techniques achievable in the acrylic medium\, reflecting the diversity and skill of contemporary artists working in acrylic today. \nThis juried exhibition recognizes artistic excellence through a series of awards\, including cash prizes and material awards\, celebrating innovation\, craftsmanship\, and creative expression within the medium.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/exhibition-opening-acrylic-international-biennial-juried-exhibition
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kenosha Public Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T050014
CREATED:20260428T195805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T195806Z
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SUMMARY:Exhibition: Around the World in 90 Years: Kenosha Public Museum 90th Anniversary Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:August 15\, 2026 – February 28\, 2027 \nRuble Gallery \nSince 1936\, the Kenosha Public Museum has served as a beloved community institution\, enriching the lives of Kenoshans and beyond. To celebrate our 90th Anniversary\, this special exhibition will journey through nine decades of museum history – from its establishment in the old post office building to the opening of three new museums. Featuring early photographs\, architectural plans\, memorabilia\, and significant items from the museum collection\, this exhibition will offer visitors a glimpse into the museum’s nearly century long legacy.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/exhibition-around-the-world-in-90-years-kenosha-public-museum-90th-anniversary-exhibition
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kenosha Public Museum
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T123000
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Encaustic Painting
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 15 (Rain Date: August 22)  |  10:30am – 12:30pm  |  Instructor: Kathy Laybourn  |  $56 ($70 for non-members)  |  Register for Encaustic Painting \nHave you ever made art by experimenting with melting crayons when you were a kid? This workshop is designed for anyone who would like to be introduced to the “cold wax” encaustic method.  Students will learn to add a soft\, beeswax mix into oil paint which is applied to an encaustic board and melted with a heat gun.  Successive layers of paint can be built up and mixed media elements can also be added to the layers to create both representational and abstract pieces of art.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/workshop-encaustic-painting-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:20260815T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260815T140000
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Kintsugi: Japanese Broken Pottery
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 15  |  11am – 2pm  |  Instructor: Mami Takahashi  |  $88 ($110 for non-members)  |  Register for Kintsugi \nLearn the Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold. In this meditative workshop\, start by gluing the pieces back together\, curing the vessel\, and then highlighting the broken seams with powdered 14k gold or silver. Kintsugi is life’s way of saying\, “nobody’s perfect.” The path is not straight. In fact\, your hardest challenges\, deepest wounds\, and greatest fears are actually among the most beautiful\, precious\, and admirable parts of you.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/workshop-kintsugi-japanese-broken-pottery-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:20260823T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260823T140000
DTSTAMP:20260507T050014
CREATED:20260428T201724Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260428T201724Z
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SUMMARY:Painting in a Limited Color Palette with Dan Simoneau
DESCRIPTION:Sunday\, August 23\, 2026  |  10:00am – 2:00pm  |  $116 ($145 for non-members)  |  Register for Painting in a Limited Color Palette Workshop \nThis four-hour workshop taught by Dan Simoneau\, juror of the Acrylic International 3rd Biennial Juried Exhibition\, and award winning acrylic painter from Wisconsin begins with a demonstration and discussion of the artist’s process\, exploring how a photographic reference is translated into a dynamic painting using a limited acrylic palette. This workshop is limited in size so all students will receive individual instruction working within the constraints of a few colors. \nLight breakfast and lunch refreshments will be provided. Students are expected to bring their own brushes and a photograph (of any subject) to work from–all other supplies will be provided. \nRecommended for intermediate level artists who are familiar with the tools and techniques of acrylic painting.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/painting-in-a-limited-color-palette-with-dan-simoneau
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:20260827T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260827T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T050014
CREATED:20260107T235211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T235211Z
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SUMMARY:Museum Book Club: Our First Civil War: Patriots and Loyalists in the American Revolution by H.W. Brands
DESCRIPTION:George Washington and Benjamin Franklin were the unlikeliest of rebels. Washington in the 1770s stood at the apex of Virginia society. Franklin was more successful still\, having risen from humble origins to world fame. John Adams might have seemed a more obvious candidate for rebellion\, being of cantankerous temperament. Even so\, he revered the law. Yet all three men became rebels against the British Empire that fostered their success. \nThursday\, August 27  |  12pm – 1pm  |  Discussion led by: Emily Mentzel  |  Free\, registration appreciated  |  Register Here
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/museum-book-club-our-first-civil-war-patriots-and-loyalists-in-the-american-revolution-by-h-w-brands
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:20260829T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260829T140000
DTSTAMP:20260507T050014
CREATED:20260429T151412Z
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SUMMARY:Artsy Afternoons - Bubble Prints
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, August 29  |  12pm-2pm  |  Register for Artsy Afternoons August 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-bubble-prints
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:20260907T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260907T170000
DTSTAMP:20260507T050014
CREATED:20260429T142530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T142530Z
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SUMMARY:Museums Closed Labor Day
DESCRIPTION:The Kenosha Public Museum\, Civil War Museum\, and Dinosaur Discovery Museum will be closed on Monday\, September 7 in observance of Labor Day.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/museums-closed-labor-day-3
LOCATION:Civil War Museum\, 5400 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:20260911T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260911T130000
DTSTAMP:20260507T050014
CREATED:20260429T171851Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T171936Z
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SUMMARY:Second Friday Lecture: Freedom Seekers and the Underground Railroad in Illinois and on Lake Michigan
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, September 11  |  12pm – 1pm  |  Presented by: Dr. Larry McClellan \nDr. Larry McClellan’s program is an exploration of the journeys of freedom seekers and the networks of response that became the Underground Railroad across Illinois and onward to Detroit and freedom in Canada.  As Dr. McClellan will explain\, for many coming to northeastern Illinois\, their journeys to freedom combined both overland routes and travel on Lake Michigan. \nDr. Larry McClellan has written extensively about the Underground Railroad in Illinois and served on the state 2024 Task Force to create the Illinois Freedom Trails Commission. His major publications include 25 articles in the Encyclopedia of Chicago [2005]; The Underground Railroad South of Chicago [2019]\, co-author of To the River\, The Remarkable Journey of Caroline Quarlls\, a Freedom Seeker on the Underground Railroad [2019]. Onward to Chicago: Freedom Seekers and the Underground Railroad in Northeastern Illinois [2023]\, published by Southern Illinois University Press. This received the national 2023 Memorial Prize for the Advancement of Knowledge from the Underground Railroad Free Press and a book award from the Newberry Library in 2025. In 2022 he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Illinois State Historical Society for his contributions to Illinois history and\, in 2024\, he served on the Illinois Underground Railroad Task Force reporting to the state legislature. \nAfter graduate work at the University of Chicago\, in 1970 Dr. McClellan helped create Governors State University south of Chicago and served there for 30 years. He is Emeritus Professor of Sociology and Community Studies. In the mid-70s\, he was mayor of University Park (then Park Forest South). He spent four years as a senior consultant with the Northeastern Illinois Planning Commission\, and throughout his career\, served as pastor with diverse congregations. His consulting\, research and writing focus on freedom seekers and the Underground Railroad\, and on African American and regional history south of Chicago.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/second-friday-lecture-freedom-seekers-and-the-underground-railroad-in-illinois-and-on-lake-michigan
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:20260914T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260914T133000
DTSTAMP:20260507T050014
CREATED:20260430T163902Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Watercolor Techniques
DESCRIPTION:Mondays\, September 14 – October 19  |  10:30am – 1:30pm  |  Instructor: Barbara Farrell  |  $104 ($130 for non-members)  |  Register for Fall 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/fall-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:20260919T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260919T123000
DTSTAMP:20260507T050014
CREATED:20260430T163039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260430T163039Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Acrylic Painting: Beginners and Beyond
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays\, September 19 – October 10  |  10:30am – 12:30pm  |  Instructor: Kathy Laybourn  |  $80 ($100 for non-members)  |  Register for Fall Acrylic\n \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. Class supply list
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/fall-acrylic-painting-beginners-and-beyond
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:20260926T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20260926T140000
DTSTAMP:20260507T050014
CREATED:20260429T151515Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T151515Z
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SUMMARY:Artsy Afternoons - Collage
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 26  |  12pm-2pm  | Register for Artsy Afternoons September 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-collage
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:20261007T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261007T200000
DTSTAMP:20260507T050014
CREATED:20260429T170502Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260429T170502Z
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Mini Wet-Felted Pumpkins
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday\, October 7  |  6pm – 8pm |  Instructor: Tiffany Knopow\, MFA  |  $40 ($50 for non-members)  |  Register for Wet Felt Pumpkins \nLearn the basics of wet felting wool fibers in this fun and easy class! Each participant will get to make at least 3 pint-sized pumpkins perfect for fall décor! \nNo prior experience is necessary\, our instructor will guide you through each step of the process. All materials are provided.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/workshop-mini-wet-felted-pumpkins-3
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Kenosha Public Museum
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