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Explore the people and events that made the Buckeye state unique and so important to the Union cause. Ohio joined the Union in 1803 as the 17th state, and was a major agricultural, economic, educational, and intellectual force in pre-Civil War America. At the time of the Civil War, Ohio was the oldest and most...
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Salsa and Tacos at the Space! Tonight Hosted by Erica Ness Join us every Tuesday night for this pop-up Latin experience with music, dancing, and tacos. Social Dancing, Food & Drink: 7-11pm. Doors open at 6:45pm. Latin Dancing Lessons: 7-8 pm & 8-9 pm (Usually, 1 Salsa Class & 1 Bachata Class. If there is...
$5
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Durkee Mansion is open the first and third weekends of the Month, April through October, from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Go to kempercenter.com to learn more.
Free
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2 events,
Durkee Mansion is open the first and third weekends of the Month, April through October, from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Go to kempercenter.com to learn more.
Free
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Climb the 72 steps to the top of Kenosha’s historic 1866 lighthouse and experience a one-of-a-kind view of Lake Michigan and Kenosha. On a clear day, you can even see the Chicago skyline! Must be 8 years or older to climb. It’s always free for all ages to tour the maritime museum inside the lighthouse...
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All guests receive free admission to The Civil War Museum’s main exhibit “The Fiery Trial”, which is an immersive exhibit with a 360-degree film “Seeing The Elephant”. The exhibit tells the inspiring and personal stories of the soldiers on the war front and family back home in the Midwest. The other areas of the museum...
Free
Salsa and Tacos at the Space! Tonight Hosted by Erica Ness Join us every Tuesday night for this pop-up Latin experience with music, dancing, and tacos. Social Dancing, Food & Drink: 7-11pm. Doors open at 6:45pm. Latin Dancing Lessons: 7-8 pm & 8-9 pm (Usually, 1 Salsa Class & 1 Bachata Class. If there is...
$5
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Friday, May 12: Vicksburg After the Fall Speaker: Gene Eric Salecker With the capture of Vicksburg in July 1863, the Bluff City became a Union citadel within the Confederacy, accessible only via the Mississippi River. Turned into a major Union supply base, Vicksburg was the main starting point for a number of Union expeditions or...
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Presented By: Kenosha History Center When: May 13, 2023 - October 14, 2023 Price: Reservations for the Walking Tour must be made in advance and the cost is $10 per person. Time: From: 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM Recurrence: Recurring monthly on the 2nd Saturday On Second Saturdays, May through October, the Kenosha County Historical...
$10
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The Civil War Museum’s Resource Center is a hands-on, try-it-on, test-it-out section of the museum. Here, students of all ages can engage in creative play to better understand the food, ways, chores, stories, clothing, and games of the Civil War era. The Resource Center also sponsors hands-on Family Activity Days throughout the year to increase...
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Enjoy a peek behind the scenes of our local historic treasure: Simmons Library! Learn about Zalmon Simmons, Daniel H. Burnham, and the history of this beautiful building. This tour involves significant stair climbing. Everyone welcome! Due to the historic nature of the Simmons Library, the building is not equipped with a ramp for entrance. This...
Free
Join the Kenosha Public Museum for a fun-filled, educational day as we celebrate Wisconsin’s past at the Archaeology Day Expo! There will be lectures, information booths, demonstrations, a poster show, and a kid’s area where you can try your hand at archaeology through activities and crafts. |
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Join us in the Kenosha History Center parking lot the Second Sunday of each month and show off your classic automobiles. The Kenosha History Center will open early at 9am each of these Sunday morning Cruise-ins. The event is FREE and open to all classic vehicles. Food trucks will be onsite. Sundays: 5/14, 6/11, 7/9,...
Free
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2 events,
Salsa and Tacos at the Space! Tonight Hosted by Erica Ness Join us every Tuesday night for this pop-up Latin experience with music, dancing, and tacos. Social Dancing, Food & Drink: 7-11pm. Doors open at 6:45pm. Latin Dancing Lessons: 7-8 pm & 8-9 pm (Usually, 1 Salsa Class & 1 Bachata Class. If there is...
$5
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2 events,
Durkee Mansion is open the first and third weekends of the Month, April through October, from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Go to kempercenter.com to learn more.
Free
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2 events,
Durkee Mansion is open the first and third weekends of the Month, April through October, from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Go to kempercenter.com to learn more.
Free
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The Kenosha Public Museums are joining forces with PUBLIC Craft Brewing to bring you PUBLIC Education! This series approaches a variety of topics from dinosaurs to art to some guy who collected amputated limbs during the Civil War. For this session, join museum curator Anna Wolff to talk about artists who were inspired by the...
$12 – $15
Salsa and Tacos at the Space! Tonight Hosted by Erica Ness Join us every Tuesday night for this pop-up Latin experience with music, dancing, and tacos. Social Dancing, Food & Drink: 7-11pm. Doors open at 6:45pm. Latin Dancing Lessons: 7-8 pm & 8-9 pm (Usually, 1 Salsa Class & 1 Bachata Class. If there is...
$5
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We are thrilled to welcome bestselling historical fiction author Renée Rosen to Blue House Books to celebrate the release of her newest novel, "Fifth Avenue Glamour Girl!" Renée is the USA Today bestselling author of "Social Graces", "Windy City Blues", and several other books. In "Fifth Avenue Glamour Girl", Renée takes on Estée Lauder and...
Free
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Join fellow car enthusiasts in the Kenosha History Center parking lot and show off your classic automobiles. The Kenosha History Center will be open until 7:00 PM. Be sure to stop in the Kenosha History Center gift shop. Among its offerings are AMC t-shirts, hooded sweatshirts, and baseball caps. It’s free to show your car...
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NEW in 2023! On the fourth Sunday of the month, May through October, the Kenosha County Historical Society (who operates the Kenosha History Center and the seasonal Southport Light Station Museum) presents the Old Northside Historic Walking Tour. The tour starts at 1 PM at Veterans Memorial Park (shown). The tour is expected to last...
$10
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2 events,
Salsa and Tacos at the Space! Tonight Hosted by Erica Ness Join us every Tuesday night for this pop-up Latin experience with music, dancing, and tacos. Social Dancing, Food & Drink: 7-11pm. Doors open at 6:45pm. Latin Dancing Lessons: 7-8 pm & 8-9 pm (Usually, 1 Salsa Class & 1 Bachata Class. If there is...
$5
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Gettysburg in Color, Volume I: Brandy Station to the Peach Orchard Presented by: Pat and Dylan Brennan Patrick Brennan, a long-time student of the Civil War, published author, and an editorial advisor for The Civil War Monitor magazine, has teamed up with his technology-astute daughter Dylan Brennan to bring the largest Civil War battle to... |
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Durkee Mansion is open the first and third weekends of the Month, April through October, from 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM. Go to kempercenter.com to learn more.
Free
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