Celebrate the Christmas season with the Kenosha Public Museums! This dual event features activities for all ages at both the Kenosha Public Museum and Civil War Museum, including performances, crafts, trades demonstrations, a hot cocoa bar, a vendor market, and a one-day-only pop-up women’s fashion exhibit. At the Kenosha Public Museum, peruse the wares of […]
Sunday, December 7 | 11am – 1pm Join us for a commemorative ceremony honoring the brave men and women affected by the attack on Pearl Harbor led by Navy Ship Club 40. All are welcome to attend and pay tribute to this pivotal moment in history.
Tuesday, December 9 | 6:30pm – 8pm | Instructor: Doug Dammann | $8 ($10 for non-members) | Register Here Long overshadowed by the American Civil War, the Mexican-American War (1846–1848) has received significantly less attention from historians, partly because of its questionable origin and controversial outcome. The contributors to this volume, however, argue that the Mexican-American […]
Friday, December 12 | 12pm – 1pm | Presented by: Charlie Banks One of the aspects that makes the American Civil War one of the first modern wars was the use of railroads. Railroads were vital lifelines for armies because they were the fastest and most efficient way to transport soldiers and supplies. Because of this, […]
Saturday, December 13 | 10:00am – 12:30pm | Civil War Museum | $35 per scout | Register Here Registration opens at 9:30am Travel back in time and explore customs and traditions amongst women and girls during Victorian America. Learn about the challenges and triumphs of being a girl in this era by accomplishing a creative […]
Sunday, December 14 | 1pm – 3pm Sunday, December 21 | 1pm – 3pm Santa has been hard at work getting ready for the holiday season—but even he deserves a break! On December 14 and 21, he’s stopping by the Civil War Museum for a special visit. Drop in anytime between 1:00 and 3:00 to say hello, […]
Old Abe and the 8th Wisconsin Friday, September 19 | 2:00pm – 3:30pm Old Abe, the eagle mascot of the 8th Wisconsin Infantry, traveled with the regiment and was present at over 30 battles and skirmishes that its soldiers participated in. By the end of the war, Old Abe was the most well-known animal mascot […]
Sunday, December 14 | 1pm – 3pm Sunday, December 21 | 1pm – 3pm Santa has been hard at work getting ready for the holiday season—but even he deserves a break! On December 14 and 21, he’s stopping by the Civil War Museum for a special visit. Drop in anytime between 1:00 and 3:00 to say hello, […]
The Kenosha Public Museum, Civil War Museum, and Dinosaur Discovery Museum will be closed the following days: Wednesday, December 24 - Closed Thursday, December 25 - Closed Wednesday, December 31 - Closed Thursday, January 1 - Closed
The Kenosha Public Museum, Civil War Museum, and Dinosaur Discovery Museum will be closed the following days: Wednesday, December 24 - Closed Thursday, December 25 - Closed Wednesday, December 31 - Closed Thursday, January 1 - Closed
The Kenosha Public Museum, Civil War Museum, and Dinosaur Discovery Museum will be closed the following days: Wednesday, December 24 - Closed Thursday, December 25 - Closed Wednesday, December 31 - Closed Thursday, January 1 - Closed
The Kenosha Public Museum, Civil War Museum, and Dinosaur Discovery Museum will be closed the following days: Wednesday, December 24 - Closed Thursday, December 25 - Closed Wednesday, December 31 - Closed Thursday, January 1 - Closed
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