Friday, April 19 | 2:00pm – 3:30pm The Civil War Museum features a variety of strange and interesting 19th century soldiers and civilians. At this SPARK! Meeting, our group will explore some of these and figure out what their uses were. SPARK! programs are designed for people in the early-to-mid stages of memory loss to […]
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 adults alike!
Wednesday, April 24 | 6:00pm – 8:00pm | Instructor: Tiffany Knopow | $40 ($50 non-members) | Register Here Start to discover the joy of working with polymer clay while creating a fun piece of wearable art. Students will learn how to prepare, use, and bake polymer clay pieces, make tassels from scratch, and use jewelry findings to connect […]
Carthage College, The Lincoln Forum, and the Civil War Museum are proud to present the third annual Lincoln Symposium Thursday, April 25 through Friday, April 26, 2024. REGISTER HERE Reception, Dinner, and Program with Dr. James Oakes | Thursday, April 25 | 5:30pm – 9:00pm | Civil War Museum | Free, registration required Join us […]
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 adults alike!
Mondays, May 6 – June 3 (no class May 27) | 10:30am – 1:30pm | Instructor: Barbara Farrell | $100 ($125 non-members) | 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 […]
Monday, May 6 | 6:30pm – 8:30pm | Presenters: Doug Dammann and Robert Miller | $16 ($20 non-members) | Register Here Join the Civil War Museum for a special behind-the-scenes tour of the museum’s Faith in the Fight exhibit with Rev. Robert Miller, author of Both Prayed to the Same God. Rev. Miller worked closely with the staff of the […]
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 adults alike!
Friday, May 10 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Speaker: William Grigg The Soldier Boy from Lena is based on the book of the same name featuring original content on the life of Henry Eugene Way. Way served in the Union Army from 1862-1864 in the 72nd Regiment Illinois Infantry Volunteers, also known as the First Chicago Board […]
Saturday, May 11 | 9:00am - 10:00am | Free Sensory Friendly Days are designed to provide visitors of all ages with complex developmental disabilities, sensory sensitivities, or on the autism spectrum with a safe, comfortable environment to explore the museum exhibits during special early-morning hours before the museum opens to the general public. Where possible, […]
Saturday, May 11 | 10:30am – 12:00pm | Instructor: Tiffany Knopow | $24 includes one adult and one child, $8 per additional ticket ($30 and $10 for non-members) | Register Here Create this fabulous floral arrangement with your kiddo for a special mom or grandma in your family. This project will focus on how to make […]
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 adults alike!
