History
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Loyal to the Union: Ohio in the Civil War Exhibit
Civil War Museum 5400 1st Avenue, Kenosha, WI, United StatesExplore 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...
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Historic Durkee Mansion
Durkee Mansion 6501 3rd Avenue, Kenosha, United StatesDurkee 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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Historic Durkee Mansion
Durkee Mansion 6501 3rd Avenue, Kenosha, United StatesDurkee 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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Visit Kenosha Tourism Week Free Days: Climb a Lighthouse
Southport Light Station Museum 5117 4th Avenue, Kenosha, WI, United StatesClimb 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...
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Visit Kenosha Tourism Week Free Days: See the Elephant
Civil War Museum 5400 1st Avenue, Kenosha, WI, United StatesAll 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...
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Salsa and Tacos @theSpace
Kenosha Creative Space 624 57th Street, Kenosha, WI, United StatesSalsa 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 &...
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Second Friday Lecture Series
Civil War Museum 5400 1st Avenue, Kenosha, WI, United StatesFriday, 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...
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Library Park Historic District Walking Tour
Library Park 711 59th Place, Kenosha, WI, United StatesPresented 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...
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Resource Center Activity Day
Civil War Museum 5400 1st Avenue, Kenosha, WI, United StatesThe 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,...
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Behind the Scenes Tour of the Simmons Library
Kenosha Public Library 711 59th Place, Kenosha, WI, United StatesEnjoy 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...
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Archaeology Day Expo
Kenosha Public Museum 5500 1st Avenue, Kenosha, WI, United StatesJoin 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,...
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Cars and Coffee
Kenosha History Center 220 51st Place, Kenosha, WI, United StatesJoin 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...
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Salsa and Tacos @theSpace
Kenosha Creative Space 624 57th Street, Kenosha, WI, United StatesSalsa 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 &...
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Historic Durkee Mansion
Durkee Mansion 6501 3rd Avenue, Kenosha, United StatesDurkee 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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Historic Durkee Mansion
Durkee Mansion 6501 3rd Avenue, Kenosha, United StatesDurkee 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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PUBLIC Education: Artists and their Gardens
Public Craft Brewing Co. 628 58th Street, Kenosha, WI, United StatesThe 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...
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Salsa and Tacos @theSpace
Kenosha Creative Space 624 57th Street, Kenosha, WI, United StatesSalsa 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 &...
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Meet the Author: Renée Rosen at Blue House Books
Blue House Books 5915 6th Avenue A, Kenosha, WI, United StatesWe 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...
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Kenosha History Center Classic Car Cruise-In Nights
Kenosha History Center 220 51st Place, Kenosha, WI, United StatesJoin 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...
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Old Northside Historic Walking Tour
Veterans Memorial Park 5220 Sixth Avenue, Kenosha, WI, United StatesNEW 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...
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Salsa and Tacos @theSpace
Kenosha Creative Space 624 57th Street, Kenosha, WI, United StatesSalsa 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 &...
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Gettysburg In Color, Volume I
Civil War Museum 5400 1st Avenue, Kenosha, WI, United StatesGettysburg 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...
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Historic Durkee Mansion
Durkee Mansion 6501 3rd Avenue, Kenosha, United StatesDurkee 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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Historic Durkee Mansion
Durkee Mansion 6501 3rd Avenue, Kenosha, United StatesDurkee 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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