Friday, January 30 | 12:00pm – 1:15pm | Free, registration appreciated | Register Here The Kenosha Civil War Museum and Milwaukee PBS invite you to a special screening of Ken Burns’ The American Revolution. This event highlights the pivotal military decisions, hardships, and heroic acts that shaped the nation’s fight for independence, offering a powerful look at the war […]
The Kenosha Public Museum, Civil War Museum, and Dinosaur Discovery Museum will be closed on Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Saturday, January 17 | 1:00pm – 2:30pm | Presented by: Mr. Dave Powell | $20 ($25 for non-members) | Register Here This class will examine the fighting at Kennesaw Mountain between June 21 and June 27, 1864, including the battles of Kolb’s Farm, June 22, and the Federal attacks against Pigeon and Cheatham Hills on June […]
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 […]
Friday, January 9 | 12pm – 1pm | Presented by: Mr. John Horn The nine-month siege of Petersburg was the longest continuous operation of the Civil War. Large-scale Union “offensives”—grand maneuvers that triggered some of the large-scale battles—broke the monotony of siege warfare. John Horn’s program and book, Lee Beseiged, provide explanations for the context and […]
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
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, […]
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