Friday, May 8 | 12pm-1pm | Presented by: Dan Freas “Camp newspapers are a feature of the war that is worth attention,” reported a St. Louis newspaper in 1862. “The camp paper is the organ of the soldiers, through which they communicate their condition, wants, enjoyments, and local news to the public, and to their […]
Intended for ages 6-10. There is no cost to participate, but registration is strongly encouraged to ensure enough supplies for all participants. Children must be accompanied by an adult throughout the duration of the program. March 20: Tiny Treasure Boxes | Register Here April 24: Felt and Button Flowers | Register Here May 15: Air Dry Clay […]
Friday, June 12 | 12pm – 1pm | Presented by: Patrick Brennan The third and final entry of this groundbreaking trilogy examines the battlefield’s transformation from post-battle Hell to American shrine. Patrick Brennan used an artificial intelligence-based computerized color identifier, which results in a monumental full-color study of the important three-day battle like it has […]
Saturday, June 13 | 2pm – 4pm The Kenosha Pops kick off their summer concert season with their annual indoor option concert in the Civil War Museum’s Freedom Hall. The concert features some of our country’s most recognizable patriotic songs and marches, making it a great way to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United […]
Saturday, June 27 | 12pm-2pm | Register for Artsy Afternoons June Session Artsy 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. Each session features a different […]
Wednesday, July 1 | 12pm-1pm From 1861 to 1865, the 8th Illinois Cavalry—a Federal mounted regiment from Northern Illinois—transformed themselves into one of the finest fighting cavalry units in the Union Army. The regiment’s most famous moment came on July 1, 1863, when troopers from Company E ot the 8th Illinois Cavalry stood watch three […]
Friday, July 10 | 12pm – 1pm | Presented by: Dr. Lawrence Hewitt Between June 14 and July 9, 1863–the final 25 days of the 48-day siege of Port Hudson–the photographic firm of McPherson & Oliver moved about the battlefield memorializing soldiers in action–and in combat! In the process of making this visual record of […]
Tuesday, July 14 | 6:30pm – 7:30pm | Performed by: Chris Vallillo | Free, registration required | Register for Power of Song Popular music has always been a powerful tool to shape opinion and share the news of the day and is built into the DNA of our democracy. “The Power of Song in Democracy” is […]
Saturday, July 25 | 12pm-2pm | Register for Artsy Afternoons July Session Artsy 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. Each session features a different […]
Saturday, August 8 | 10am – 4pm At 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 […]
Friday, August 14 | 12pm – 1pm | Presented by: Scott Norrick Scott 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 […]
Saturday, August 29 | 12pm-2pm | Register for Artsy Afternoons August Session Artsy 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. Each session features a different […]
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