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SUMMARY:Virtual Workshop: The Lincoln-Douglas Debates of 1858
DESCRIPTION:Tuesdays\, February 17 – March 3  |  6pm – 8pm  |  Presented by: Mr. Steve Rogstad  |  $48 ($60 for non-members)  |  Register Here \nAbraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas were political adversaries for nearly 30 years in Illinois and argued the issue of American slavery in the crucible of public debate. The 1858 senatorial Lincoln-Douglas debates have been held up as the quintessential example of American public debate style. This course will closely examine the political context for the debates\, identify the various Illinois voters\, discuss the topics both candidates introduced into the debates\, and study the rhetorical ploys used by both Lincoln and Douglas to further their political positions. Many maintain that the ideas expressed by Abraham Lincoln before and during the debates foreshadowed the Civil War and threatened American social order. Learn what is the myth of the seven debates\, and how they differ from history. \nParticipants will be sent a link the day-of to access this live virtual workshop at their home computers.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/virtual-workshop-the-lincoln-douglas-debates-of-1858
LOCATION:Civil War Museum\, 5400 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Civil War Museum
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SUMMARY:Museum Munchkins
DESCRIPTION:Every Wednesday Morning  |  9:30am – 10:00am  |  Free \nJoin 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! \nNo registration is required. Intended for ages 0-3. \nMuseum Munchkins will not take place Wednesday\, December 24 or Wednesday\, December 31. 
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/museum-munchkins-7/2026-02-18
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Family,Kenosha Public Museum
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SUMMARY:Workshop: 2 Suncatcher Rods
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, February 19  |  6:00pm – 8:30pm  |  Instructor: Jayne Herring  |  $60 ($75 for non-members)  |  Register Here \nDesign and create two vibrant fused glass suncatchers in this creative\, hands-on workshop. Participants will arrange colorful glass pieces onto glass rods to form eye-catching designs that catch and reflect the light. You’ll learn the basics of glass cutting\, layering\, and fusing while creating pieces that add color and sparkle to any window or garden space. \nNo prior experience is necessary\, and all materials are provided. Finished suncatchers will be kiln-fired and available for pickup at a later date once firing is complete.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/workshop-2-suncatcher-rods
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Kenosha Public Museum
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SUMMARY:Author Talk: The Road Was Full of Thorns: Running Toward Freedom in the American Civil War with Tom Zoellner
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, February 20  |  12pm – 1pm  |  Free\, registration appreciated  |  Register Here \nJoin author and historian Tom Zoellner for an engaging and informative discussion on his latest book\, The Road Was Full of Thorns: Running Toward Freedom in the American Civil War. Copies of Tom’s book can be purchased from the Civil War Museum gift shop and can be signed after the program. \nIn the opening days of the Civil War\, three enslaved men approached the gates of Fort Monroe\, a U.S. military installation in Virginia. In a snap decision\, the fort’s commander “confiscated” them as a contraband of war. \nFrom then on\, wherever the U.S. Army traveled\, torrents of runaways rushed to secure their own freedom\, a mass movement of 800\,000 people – a fifth of the enslaved population of the South – that set the institution of slavery on a path to destruction. \nIn an engrossing work of narrative history\, critically acclaimed historian Tom Zoellner introduces an unforgettable cast of characters whose stories will transform our popular understanding of  how slavery ended. The Road Was Full of Thorns shows what emancipation looked and felt like for the people who made the desperate flight across dangerous territory: the taste of mud in the mouth\, the terror of the slave patrols\, and the fateful crossing into Union lines. Zoellner also reveals how the last powerful Americans changed the politics of war – forcing President Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation and opening the door to universal Black citizenship.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/author-talk-the-road-was-full-of-thorns-running-toward-freedom-in-the-american-civil-war-with-tom-zoellner
LOCATION:Civil War Museum\, 5400 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Civil War Museum
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SUMMARY:SPARK! Voices of Freedom From the Underground Railroad
DESCRIPTION:SPARK! programs are designed for people in the early-to-mid stages of memory loss to visit with their family and care partners. \nThis 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 an email to spark@kenosha.org \nFriday\, February 20  \nLearn the history of the Undergound Railroad in the Midwest and meet several of the Freedom Seekers who traveled its routes to Canada and freedom.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/spark-voices-of-freedom-from-the-underground-railroad
LOCATION:Civil War Museum\, 5400 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Civil War Museum
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SUMMARY:Girl Scout Juniors: Animal Habitats
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, February 21\, 2026  |  9:30am – 12:00pm  |  Kenosha Public Museum  |  $35 per scout  |  Register Here \nCheck-in starts at 9:00am  \nBecome a scientist and study animals in our exhibits to understand their survival adaptations\, practice your observation skills with scientific illustration\, and create model animal habitats. \nBadge Earned: Animal Habitats
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/girl-scout-juniors-animal-habitats
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Kenosha Public Museum
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SUMMARY:Historic Military Gaming
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, February 21  |  10am – 4pm \nSunday\, February 22  |  12pm – 3pm  \nThe Historical Miniatures Gaming Society – Midwest of the Chicago area will be running a history gaming weekend at the Kenosha Civil War Museum. We will feature an “open house” format where the public may check out the tables featuring hundreds of miniatures depicting battles from history. Of course we will have battles from the American Civil War but also will pay tribute to the 250th Anniversary of the Founding by offering a few battles from the American Revolutionary War. Dr. Steve Fratt\, past president of HMGS-MW will bring “Shot Heard Round the World” depicting the Battles of Lexington and Concord and also present “The Whites of Their Eyes”…the Battle of Bunker Hill. \nThis event is designed to introduce the public to historical gaming as a wonderful pastime that helps the players understand the how and why decisions were made in important battles and campaigns. Game Masters will explain how their games work\, how to create the battlefields and where to buy historical figures. So come by\, see what it is all about and take some time to play a few turns commanding your troops in the field.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/historic-military-gaming/2026-02-21
LOCATION:Civil War Museum\, 5400 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
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SUMMARY:Workshop: Winter Acrylic Painting Beginner and Beyond II
DESCRIPTION:Saturdays\, February 21 – March 14  |  10:30am – 12:30pm  |  Instructor: Kathy Laybourn  |  $80 ($100 for non-members)  |  Register Here \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. A supply list will be sent to students when they sign up.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/workshop-winter-acrylic-painting-beginner-and-beyond-ii
LOCATION:Kenosha Public Museum\, 5500 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
CATEGORIES:Adult,Kenosha Public Museum
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SUMMARY:Military Miniature Gaming: An Informal and Personal History
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, February 21  |  1pm \nDuring Historic Military Gaming Event \nMilitary miniatures have been in use by professional soldiers and civilians for many centuries. People have enjoyed owning them\, painting and collecting them\, and using them in a wide variety of games. This presentation will touch on the early beginnings of miniatures\, their connection to military history and their use for gaming purposes. From early appearances in Egypt and China to inexpensive Kriegspiel (wargaming)\, these miniatures have served to attract and enthuse young and old alike with their colorful pageantry\, while infusing a touch of history into the process.
URL:https://museums.kenosha.org/events/military-miniature-gaming-an-informal-and-personal-history
LOCATION:Civil War Museum\, 5400 1st Ave\, Kenosha\, WI\, 53140\, United States
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