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Civil War Museum Media Club: Wide Awake: The Forgotten Force That Elected Lincoln and Spurred the Civil War by Jon Grinspan

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

Tuesday, October 22  |  6:30pm – 8:00pm  |  $8 ($10 for non-members)  | Instructor: Doug Dammann  |  Register Here Jon Grinspan’s new book explores a political group known as the Wide Awakes and how their actions influenced the presidential election of 1860 and the coming of the Civil War.  The group began as fired-up young Northerners […]

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The Civil War Museum After Dark: Wide Awakes

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

Wednesday, October 30  |  7:00pm – 8:00pm  |  Presenter: Doug Dammann  |  $16 ($20 for non-members)  |  Register Here Who were the Wide Awakes and why did they participate in nighttime torch-lit parades wearing special costumes? Why did the wounds of some soldiers glow after the Battle of Shiloh? Did Mary Todd Lincoln attend seances at […]

Second Friday Lecture: From Prison Guards to Prisoners: The Story of the Nineteenth Wisconsin

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

Friday, November 8  |  12:00pm – 1:00pm  |  Speaker: Larry Desotell The presentation will track the history of this little known regiment from Wisconsin. After forming and training at Camp Utley in Racine, the regiment was stationed at Camp Randall to guard Confederate prisoners sent there after the Battle of Island No. 10 in April […]

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Salute to Service

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

Saturday, November 9  |  11:00am – 3:00pm  |  Free Honor and remember our Veterans at the Civil War Museum – past and present. At this free event, visitors will have the opportunity to interact with active and former members of the military through conversation and hands-on components that are sure to engage all ages. Visitors […]

Veterans Day Program

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

Monday, November 11  |  11:00am – 12:00pm   Presented by Navy Club Ship 40. All branches of the armed forces are invited.

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SPARK! Tour Rooted Visions

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: Beginning Genealogy

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

Saturday, November 16  |  1:00pm – 3:00pm  |  $20 ($25 for non-members)  |  Instructor: Jean Hoffmann  |  Register Here  Have you always been curious about your family’s history, but have found yourself overwhelmed at where to begin your search? Consider signing up for a Beginning Genealogy workshop! Participants will learn introductory tips and tricks to navigating […]

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Museum Store Members Holiday Sale

Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States +2 more

Friday, November 29 – Sunday, December 1 Kick off your holiday shopping with exclusive deals at our Members-Only Holiday Sale, happening at all three Museum locations Black Friday, November 29 through Sunday, December 1. Members enjoy an extra 20%* off in addition to the usual 10% off on unique gifts, toys, and one-of-a-kind items. It’s the perfect way […]

Featured Featured Event Series Museum Store Members Holiday Sale

Museum Store Members Holiday Sale

Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States +2 more

Friday, November 29 – Sunday, December 1 Kick off your holiday shopping with exclusive deals at our Members-Only Holiday Sale, happening at all three Museum locations Black Friday, November 29 through Sunday, December 1. Members enjoy an extra 20%* off in addition to the usual 10% off on unique gifts, toys, and one-of-a-kind items. It’s the perfect way […]

Featured Featured Event Series Museum Store Members Holiday Sale

Museum Store Members Holiday Sale

Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI, United States +2 more

Friday, November 29 – Sunday, December 1 Kick off your holiday shopping with exclusive deals at our Members-Only Holiday Sale, happening at all three Museum locations Black Friday, November 29 through Sunday, December 1. Members enjoy an extra 20%* off in addition to the usual 10% off on unique gifts, toys, and one-of-a-kind items. It’s the perfect way […]

Wisconsin Walks Into a Bar

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

Thursday, December 5  |  6:00pm – 7:00pm  |  $16 ($20 for non-members)  |  Instructor: Dr. Karl Brown  |  21+ only  |  Register Here Wisconsin and beer go way back. In this talk, we’ll focus on Wisconsin’s role in three key episodes in brewing history – the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, Prohibition, and the rise of the […]

Pearl Harbor Remembrance Ceremony

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

Friday, December 6  |  11:00am – 12:00pm  Presented by Navy Club Ship 40.

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