Civil War Museum
The Civil War Museum, including
the main
exhibit area, "The Fiery Trial," is open.
[Admission Fees]
Upcoming Events
Kenosha Public Museums offer many cultural and educational activities throughout the year.
Here's a list of upcoming events at the Civil War Museum.
Civil War
Museum Theatre Program
Saturday, October 4, Meet William Herndon
Saturday, October 18, Meet Ida Wells
Saturday, November 8, Meet Cordelia Harvey
Saturday, November 15, Meet Ida Wells
People from the Civil War-era come to life in this new program at the Civil
War Museum! Learn about the struggles and turning points in their lives. Seating is limited; tickets are $2 per person and can be purchased in advance at the Civil
War Museum or by calling 262-653-4140. Please specify date/s and time/s.
The Civil War Museum Theatre Program is funded in part by a grant from the Wisconsin Humanities Council with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities and the State of Wisconsin.
Any views, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this project do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Green Ridge Cemetery History Walk
Saturday, October 4, 2008, 1pm-4pm
6604 Seventh Avenue, Kenosha
Celebrate the opening of the Civil War Museum; hear reenactors tell first person stories of Kenoshans who fought in the Civil War; and learn about the contributions of the 1st Wisconsin Infantry and 1st Wisconsin Cavalry. Discovery the story behind the Abraham Lincoln statue in Kenosha's Library Park and the Kenosha Underground Railroad.
Sponsored by the Kenosha History Center and the Civil War Museum.
Wounded Badger at South Mountain
Wednesday, October 8, 2008, 7pm
Freedom Hall, Civil War Museum, 5400 First Avenue, Kenosha
Hear the story of Benjamin F. Knowlton, Co. 1, 2nd Wisconsin, who was wounded in the Battle of South Mountain, just west of Frederick, Maryland and treated at General Hospital One in Frederick. Presented by Doug Dammann, curator, Civil War Museum. This is a free and open to the public presentation in conjunction with the Kenosha History Center's History Week.
Kenosha Symphony Orchestra Pre-Concert Reception
Saturday, October 11, 2008, 6pm-7:30pm
Civil War Museum, 5400 First Avenue, Kenosha
Celebrate the 2008-2009 season opener: American Reflections. A salute to the opening of the Civil War Museum featuring music of the Civil War-era with special guest artist Kamel Boutros, baritone. October 11 concert tickets are required to attend the pre-concert reception. For information about single or season tickets for Kenosha Symphony Orchestra concerts, call (262) 654-9080 or visit their website at www.kenoshasymphony.org.
Secrets of the Collections:
An After Hours Tour with Curator Doug Dammann
Wednesday,
October 22, 2008, 7pm-8:30pm
Civil War Museum, 5400 First Avenue, Kenosha
$10 ($5 FOM).
I.D. Day
Saturday, November 1, 2008, 1pm-3pm
Kenosha Public Museum, Civil War Museum and Dinosaur Discovery Museum
Do you have prehistoric stone tools in your basement, fossils on your bookshelf and/or Civil War objects in the attic that you would like to learn more about? Bring your historic objects to the appropriate City Museum on "I.D. Day." Only identifications can be made. No appraisals can be given. Each person may bring a maximum of three objects for identification to each Museum. This ensures that everyone has a chance to have their objects identified. $5.00/3 objects per Museum.
Identifying prehistoric objects at the Kenosha Public Museum: Dr. Robert Sasso, associate professor of anthropology at UW-Parkside.
Identifying fossils at the Dinosaur Discovery Museum: Dr. Thomas Carr, assistant professor of biology at Carthage College and associate curator of the Dinosaur Discovery Museum.
Identifying Civil War objects at the Civil War Museum: Lance Herdegen, author, historian and content consultant for the Civil War Museum.
Book Signing - Lance Herdegen
Saturday, November 8, 2008, 2pm
Civil War Museum, 5400 First Avenue, Kenosha
Meet Civil War historian and author of Those Damn Black Hats! The Iron Brigade in the Gettysburg Campaign, Lance Herdegen. Copies of Herdegen's books will be available in the Civil War Museum gift shop for personal inscription by the author.
Veterans Heritage Day
Saturday, November 8, 2008, 10am-4pm
Civil War Museum, 5400 First Avenue, Kenosha
Memorabilia display from all branches of service in the Civil War, WWI, WWII, Korean War, and the Vietnam War in Freedom Hall. At 11am a brick dedication will be held on the Veteran's Terrace. At Noon, the new Veterans Gallery will be dedicated. Military vehicles will be on display outside. This is a free family event honoring those who serve and who have served. Sponsored by the Southern Wisconsin Airborne Chapter 82nd Airborne Division.
Civil War Media Club: The Killer Angels & A Killer Angels Compendium Discussions
Wednesday, November 12, 2008, 7pm-8:30pm
Civil War Museum, 5400 First Avenue, Kenosha
Sign up for the discussion and get a discount on the books. $10 ($5 FOM).