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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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Ghost Hunting

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

Are you intrigued by the supernatural? Ever dreamt of delving into a paranormal investigation? Join us at the Dinosaur Discovery Museum after hours for a spine-tingling experience. Listen to chilling tales of eerie happenings, examine evidence of the paranormal captured by real-life ghost hunters—including photographs and EVPs—and embark on your own investigation of the museum. […]

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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 […]

Fall Watercolor Techniques II

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

Mondays, November 11 – December 16  |  10:30am – 1:30pm  |  Instructor: Barbara Farrell  |  $100 ($125 for 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 removal, brush strokes, […]

Fused Glass Workshop: Ornaments

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

Thursday, November 14  |  6:00pm – 8:30pm  |  Instructor: Jayne Herring  |  $52 ($65 for non-members)  |  Register Here Get into the festive spirit by creating your own beautiful fused glass holiday ornaments! In this fun and engaging workshop, you’ll learn the basics of glass fusing and design unique ornaments to brighten up your tree or […]

Event Series SPARK!

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 […]

Fused Glass Workshop: Christmas Tree Votive

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

Thursday, November 21  |  6:00pm – 8:30pm  |  Instructor: Jayne Herring  |  $52 ($65 for non-members)  |  Register Here Light up your holidays by creating a festive fused glass Christmas tree votive! In this fun and creative workshop, you’ll design and craft your own holiday votive, perfect for adding a warm glow to your seasonal décor. All […]

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 […]

Second Friday Lecture: Union General Daniel Butterfield: A Civil War Biography

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

Friday, December 13  |  12:00pm – 1:00pm  |  Speaker: Dr. James Pula Dan Butterfield played a pivotal role during the Civil War – led troops in the field at the brigade, division, and corps level, wrote the 1862 Army field manual, composed “Taps,” and served as the chief of staff for Joe Hooker in the […]

Event Series SPARK!

SPARK! Victorian Ornaments

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 […]

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