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SUNSET SAIL aboard 1930-design America’s Cup Sailing Yacht RED WITCH II
Kenosha Harbor 5th Avenue and 54th Street, Kenosha, WI, United StatesExperience unforgettable sailing on magnificent Lake Michigan aboard Red Witch II -- a 1930-design America's Cup sailing yacht ("12 Meter" replica). Red Witch has sailed in Kenosha since 2016 -- offering elegant yet affordable private events and public sails. We depart from Kenosha Harbor (southwest corner near the intersection of 54th Street and 5th Avenue)....
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SUNSET SAIL aboard 1930-design America’s Cup Sailing Yacht RED WITCH II
Kenosha Harbor 5th Avenue and 54th Street, Kenosha, WI, United StatesExperience unforgettable sailing on magnificent Lake Michigan aboard Red Witch II -- a 1930-design America's Cup sailing yacht ("12 Meter" replica). Red Witch has sailed in Kenosha since 2016 -- offering elegant yet affordable private events and public sails. We depart from Kenosha Harbor (southwest corner near the intersection of 54th Street and 5th Avenue)....
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The Great Lakes Civil War Forum: Vicksburg Is The Key
Civil War Museum 5400 1st Avenue, Kenosha, WI, United StatesChampion Hill: Decisive Battle for Vicksburg | Presented by Dr. Tim Smith Faithful Service, Unselfish Devotion: Wisconsin Anecdotes During the Vicksburg Campaign | Presented by Andrew R. Miller Forgotten Footnotes – Vicksburg’s Victims of Sickness and Disease | Presented by Rev. Robert Miller A New Look at Old Abe’s Color Guard–Analyzing a Historical Image Using...
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Victorian Spiritualism
Civil War Museum 5400 1st Avenue, Kenosha, WI, United StatesConnect with your past self or peer into your future at this “otherworldy” event! Inspired by the golden age of magic, explore the spiritual lives of the Victorians through a parlor performance of Ghost stories, followed by common spiritualist activities such as tea leaf reading, palmistry and tarot cards, ghost hunting, ghost photography, and talismans....
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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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Victorian Christmas
Civil War Museum 5400 1st Avenue, Kenosha, WI, United StatesStep back in time and celebrate Christmas traditions from the Victorian era. In addition to musical performances, highlights include ornament making, Civil War-era games, holiday crafts, displays, and living history presentations. More information coming soon.
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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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The St. James 180th Anniversary Dinner
Downtown Kenosha Catholic Ministry Center 714 49th Street, Kenosha, WI, United StatesA ticketed dinner celebrating the 180th Anniversary of St. James parish will immediately follow the Mass on Saturday, March 16. The event will be held in the Downtown Kenosha Catholic Ministry Center, 714 49th Street. Tickets are $30.00 per person -or- you may purchase an entire table, which seats nine (9) people for $270.00. Cocktail...
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Kemper Grand Tour
Kemper Center Inc. 6501 3rd Avenue, Kenosha, WI, United StatesKemper has brought back the full grand tour of Kemper Center after a couple of years following Covid. The cost is $5 per person, all are invited to come view all of the buildings in the Kemper complex. There will be a number of Kemper Hall alumnae present to give accounts of what it was...
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Kemper Center Annual Grand Tour
Kemper Center Inc. 6501 3rd Avenue, Kenosha, WI, United StatesKemper Center, Inc. ~Kemper Centers Annual Grand Tour~ On Sunday, April 14th 1-4 pm, come join us for a guided historic tour of the entire Kemper Center! Our very own Kemper Alumnae will be giving everyone some insight into how it was to go to school here and to live on the campus. Refreshments available...
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Third Avenue Historic Walking Tour
Kenosha History Center 220 51st Place, Kenosha, WI, United StatesThe Third Avenue Historic District is one of four historic districts designated in the City of Kenosha. The district features Kenosha’s early 20th century mansions along the Lake Michigan shore. This area was the residential choice for many of Kenosha’s most important industrialists. The tour typically lasts 90 minutes with a leisurely walk discussing the...
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Third Avenue Historic Walking Tour
Kenosha History Center 220 51st Place, Kenosha, WI, United StatesThe Third Avenue Historic District is one of four historic districts designated in the City of Kenosha. The district features Kenosha’s early 20th century mansions along the Lake Michigan shore. This area was the residential choice for many of Kenosha’s most important industrialists. The tour typically lasts 90 minutes with a leisurely walk discussing the...
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SAILING! DAY SAILS & SUNSET SAILS … Public Sails and Private Events … aboard 1914-design America’s Cup sailing yacht “Red Witch” (12-Meter, first-generation, replica)
Kenosha Harbor 5th Avenue and 54th Street, Kenosha, WI, United StatesEnjoy a world-class sailing experience aboard 1914-design America's Cup sailing yacht "Red Witch II" (a "12-Meter" first-generation replica). We offer daily public sails and private events. $35 (75 Minutes). See www.redwitch.com to book seats -- and for information.
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SAILING — DAY SAILS & SUNSET SAILS … Public Sails and Private Events … aboard 1914-design America’s Cup sailing yacht “Red Witch II” (12-Meter, first-generation replica)
Kenosha Harbor 5th Avenue and 54th Street, Kenosha, WI, United StatesEnjoy a world-class sailing experience aboard 1914-design America's Cup sailing yacht "Red Witch II" (a "12-Meter" first-generation replica). We offer daily public sails and private events. $35 (75 Minutes). See www.redwitch.com to book seats -- and for information.
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SAILING — DAY SAIL & SUNSET SAIL! … Public Sails and Private Events … aboard 1914-design America’s Cup sailing yacht “Red Witch II” (a 12-Meter, first-generation replica)
Kenosha Harbor 5th Avenue and 54th Street, Kenosha, WI, United StatesExperience a world-class sailing experience aboard 1914-design America's Cup sailing yacht "Red Witch II" (a first-generation "12-Meter" replica). We offer daily public sails and private events. $35 for 75 minutes. See redwitch.com to reserve seats (and for information).
$35.00