The Kenosha Public Museum, Civil War Museum, and Dinosaur Discovery Museum will be closed Monday, January 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Sunday, January 19 | 1pm – 2:30pm | Instructor: Jean Hoffmann | $20 ($25 for non-members) | Register Here If you wonder if you have a Civil War Ancestor, or if you’re trying to find their military records, this workshop is for you. The instructor has 5 “Yanks” and 2 “Rebs” in her family tree! […]
Saturday, January 18 | 1pm – 2:30pm | Instructor: Tom Arliskas | $12 ($15 for non-members) | Register Here Author Tom Arliskas’ workshop will consider how the Federal Army was able to hold the position of the infamous Hornet’s Nest at the center of the Union lines for 6 hours during the first day of the […]
Friday, January 17 | 2:00pm – 3:30pm SPARK! participants will use their five senses to make observations about historic objects, photographs, spices and sounds. Free, but registration required. Email spark@kenosha.org to sign up or for more information.
Friday, January 10 | 12pm – 1 pm | Speaker: Mr. Dick Zimmermann Enrolling as a captain in a Janesville, Wisconsin volunteer infantry company, William Britton saw many of the Civil War’s most dramatic Western Theater campaigns and battles from 1861-1865. The presentation will highlight his exploits at Island #10, Corinth, Vicksburg, Red River Campaign, […]
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, December 13 | 12:00pm – 1:00pm | Speaker: Dr. James Pula Dan Butterfield played a pivotal role during the Civil War – led troops in the field at the brigade, division, and corps level, wrote the 1862 Army field manual, composed “Taps,” and served as the chief of staff for Joe Hooker in the […]
Saturday, December 7 | 10:00am - 3:00pm | Free Victorian Christmas and International Holiday are joining forces to bring you “Christmas at the Museums”! This dual event features musical performances, family activities, trades demos, a hot cocoa and toppings bar, and more. Schedule of Events
Friday, December 6 | 11:00am – 12:00pm Presented by Navy Club Ship 40.
Thursday, December 5 | 6:00pm – 7:00pm | $16 ($20 for non-members) | Instructor: Dr. Karl Brown | 21+ only | Register Here Wisconsin and beer go way back. In this talk, we’ll focus on Wisconsin’s role in three key episodes in brewing history – the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, Prohibition, and the rise of the […]
Friday, November 29 – Sunday, December 1 Kick off your holiday shopping with exclusive deals at our Members-Only Holiday Sale, happening at all three Museum locations Black Friday, November 29 through Sunday, December 1. Members enjoy an extra 20%* off in addition to the usual 10% off on unique gifts, toys, and one-of-a-kind items. It’s the perfect way […]
Friday, November 29 – Sunday, December 1 Kick off your holiday shopping with exclusive deals at our Members-Only Holiday Sale, happening at all three Museum locations Black Friday, November 29 through Sunday, December 1. Members enjoy an extra 20%* off in addition to the usual 10% off on unique gifts, toys, and one-of-a-kind items. It’s the perfect way […]
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