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 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 @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 & 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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In God’s Presence: The Bible and Faith in the Civil War Era Seminar
Civil War Museum 5400 1st Avenue, Kenosha, WI, United StatesDuring this presentation, Dr. Noll will discuss the significance of the Bible in the American ethos prior to the Civil War as well as American Protestants’ “commonsense” interpreting of Scripture. Within this topic, Noll will also identify religion as the most important factor at work in pre-Civil War America and the theological and personal crises...
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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 & 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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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 & 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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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 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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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 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...
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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 & 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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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 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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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 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...
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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, 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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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 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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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, and a kid’s area where you can try your hand at archaeology through activities and crafts.
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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 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 @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 & 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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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 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...
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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 & 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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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 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...
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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 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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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 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...
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