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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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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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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...
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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.
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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.
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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...
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A new book, More Than Just Grit: Civil War Leadership, Logistics and Teamwork in the West, 1862, has entered the collection of Civil War titles describing the war in its second and crucial year. More evenly matched on battlefields with the South than at any time later in the war, the North was able to... |
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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
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...
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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,...
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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...
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The 1960 –1970 decade was a momentous time for the civil rights movement in the American South. It was an historic decade that unleashed both hope for the future and profound change as public spaces were desegregated and as African Americans secured their right to vote. I AM A MAN: Photographs of the Civil Rights...
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Mark your calendars, bookworms! This Friday, June 16, from 4pm to 7pm, we're hosting an evening with the incredibly talented Cosplay/Fashion Author, Laura Meyer at Studio Moonfall. Come and step into the mesmerizing world of Victorian-era costuming with her book "The Victorian Collection: Advanced Costuming Techniques". You're new to historical reproductions or cosplays? Not a...
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The 1960 –1970 decade was a momentous time for the civil rights movement in the American South. It was an historic decade that unleashed both hope for the future and profound change as public spaces were desegregated and as African Americans secured their right to vote. I AM A MAN: Photographs of the Civil Rights... 
June 17-25 | Presented by Harborside Academy Visit the Harborside Academy Juneteenth Reflection Exhibit in the Civil War Museum’s Procarione Classroom during open hours. The Exhibit features artwork and poetry completed by the 7th and 8th-grade students from Harborside Academy—a Kenosha Unified School District charter school that emphasizes service learning and community service—that reflects upon... 
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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3 events,
The 1960 –1970 decade was a momentous time for the civil rights movement in the American South. It was an historic decade that unleashed both hope for the future and profound change as public spaces were desegregated and as African Americans secured their right to vote. I AM A MAN: Photographs of the Civil Rights... 
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,
The 1960 –1970 decade was a momentous time for the civil rights movement in the American South. It was an historic decade that unleashed both hope for the future and profound change as public spaces were desegregated and as African Americans secured their right to vote. I AM A MAN: Photographs of the Civil Rights... |
3 events,
The 1960 –1970 decade was a momentous time for the civil rights movement in the American South. It was an historic decade that unleashed both hope for the future and profound change as public spaces were desegregated and as African Americans secured their right to vote. I AM A MAN: Photographs of the Civil Rights...
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,
The 1960 –1970 decade was a momentous time for the civil rights movement in the American South. It was an historic decade that unleashed both hope for the future and profound change as public spaces were desegregated and as African Americans secured their right to vote. I AM A MAN: Photographs of the Civil Rights... |
2 events,
The 1960 –1970 decade was a momentous time for the civil rights movement in the American South. It was an historic decade that unleashed both hope for the future and profound change as public spaces were desegregated and as African Americans secured their right to vote. I AM A MAN: Photographs of the Civil Rights... |
2 events,
The 1960 –1970 decade was a momentous time for the civil rights movement in the American South. It was an historic decade that unleashed both hope for the future and profound change as public spaces were desegregated and as African Americans secured their right to vote. I AM A MAN: Photographs of the Civil Rights... |
2 events,
The 1960 –1970 decade was a momentous time for the civil rights movement in the American South. It was an historic decade that unleashed both hope for the future and profound change as public spaces were desegregated and as African Americans secured their right to vote. I AM A MAN: Photographs of the Civil Rights... |
3 events,
The 1960 –1970 decade was a momentous time for the civil rights movement in the American South. It was an historic decade that unleashed both hope for the future and profound change as public spaces were desegregated and as African Americans secured their right to vote. I AM A MAN: Photographs of the Civil Rights...
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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1 event,
The 1960 –1970 decade was a momentous time for the civil rights movement in the American South. It was an historic decade that unleashed both hope for the future and profound change as public spaces were desegregated and as African Americans secured their right to vote. I AM A MAN: Photographs of the Civil Rights... |
2 events,
The 1960 –1970 decade was a momentous time for the civil rights movement in the American South. It was an historic decade that unleashed both hope for the future and profound change as public spaces were desegregated and as African Americans secured their right to vote. I AM A MAN: Photographs of the Civil Rights...
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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1 event,
The 1960 –1970 decade was a momentous time for the civil rights movement in the American South. It was an historic decade that unleashed both hope for the future and profound change as public spaces were desegregated and as African Americans secured their right to vote. I AM A MAN: Photographs of the Civil Rights... |
1 event,
The 1960 –1970 decade was a momentous time for the civil rights movement in the American South. It was an historic decade that unleashed both hope for the future and profound change as public spaces were desegregated and as African Americans secured their right to vote. I AM A MAN: Photographs of the Civil Rights... |
3 events,
The 1960 –1970 decade was a momentous time for the civil rights movement in the American South. It was an historic decade that unleashed both hope for the future and profound change as public spaces were desegregated and as African Americans secured their right to vote. I AM A MAN: Photographs of the Civil Rights... 
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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Join us for Kenosha's inaugural Taco Fest! On Friday, June 30 the Kenosha History Center is hosting the inaugural Kenosha Taco Fest where food trucks will compete for votes to be named “Kenosha Area’s Favorite Taco Truck”. The event is FREE to attend (tacos and other menu items will be available to purchase from participating... |
2 events,
The 1960 –1970 decade was a momentous time for the civil rights movement in the American South. It was an historic decade that unleashed both hope for the future and profound change as public spaces were desegregated and as African Americans secured their right to vote. I AM A MAN: Photographs of the Civil Rights...
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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