Friday, July 11 | 12pm – 1pm | Presented by: William Griffing When William Griffing (“Griff”) retired 15 years ago, he dedicated himself to the preservation of American history. He uncovered a substantial volume of historical content hidden within letters and diaries from the Civil War era, much of which remained unpublished and unknown to […]
The Kenosha Public Museum, Civil War Museum, and Dinosaur Discovery Museum will be closed Friday, July 4th.
Saturday, June 28 | 1pm – 2pm | Presented by: Captain Florian L. Waitl, Command Historian, The Wisconsin National Guard Captain Florian L. Waitl, Command Historian of the Wisconsin National Guard, will demonstrate how today’s military professionals conduct leader development using historical context from a battlefield of the past. CPT Waitl will showcase the digital […]
The Museums will be closed Thursday, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.
Saturday, June 14 | 2pm – 3pm 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 America’s most recognizable patriotic songs and marches. What a great way to celebrate the 250th Birthday of the United States Army!
Friday, June 13 | 12pm – 1pm | Presented by Michael T. Sullivan Eli, Hannibal, and Sylvester were brothers, farmers, soldiers, and friends from Palmyra, Wisconsin. They were respected for what they did and the American Civil War made them forever friends of the country. While holding the military rank of private, the brothers honorably […]
Saturday, May 31 | 1:00pm – 2:30pm | $20 ($25 for non-members) | Instructor: Brian Conroy | Register Here Engineers were a vital part of the military during the Civil War, helping to move the army and repair infrastructure vital to the war effort. This workshop class will discuss the roles that engineers played, the equipment […]
The Museums will be closed Monday, May 26 in observance of Memorial Day.
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 an email to spark@kenosha.org Kindness in a Cup of Coffee Friday, March 21 | 2:00pm – 3:30pm No single item of […]
Friday, May 9 | 12pm – 1pm | Presented by Dr. Kate Williams-McWorter and Dr. Gerald McWorter From a distance, New Philadelphia looked like a typical Illinois pioneer town of the mid-1800s. But New Philadelphia was not a typical pioneer town. As travelers got closer, they would find a small but bustling community where Black […]
Reception, Dinner and Program with Dr. Joan Waugh | Friday, April 25 | 5pm – 9pm | Civil War Museum | No Registration Fee Join us at the Civil War Museum for a welcome reception and dinner. Public Reception begins at 5:00pm, with a dinner at 6:00pm. Following dinner will be a program by Dr. […]
Kenosha Public Museum, Civil War Museum, and Dinosaur Discovery Museum Easter Weekend Hours: Friday, April 18 | Closed Saturday, April 19 | Open Sunday, April 20 | Closed
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