Civil War Museum
The Civil War Museum is open.
The main exhibit area, "The Fiery Trial" is still
under construction
and not currently open to
the public. The Resource Center, "Maple
Leaf"
exhibit, and gift shop are now open.
The Midwest's Role in the Civil War
The Civil War Museum is dedicated to telling the personal stories and contributions of the men and women of the Upper Middle West - specifically, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, and Minnesota.
Kenosha, Wisconsin is in the center of a region that saw no combat, but provided many troops, leaders, industry and supplies for the cause. This region's heart was in the heart of the cause, even if it was only near the edge of battle.
| State | Number Who Served in Civil War |
Percent of That State's Population in 1860 |
| Wisconsin | 91,379 | 12 |
| Illinois | 256,297 | 14.9 |
| Indiana | 200,000+ | 14.8 |
| Iowa | 76,242 | 11 |
| Michigan | 90,000+ | 12 |
| Minnesota | 26,717 | 15.5 |
| TOTAL | 740,635+ |
In Today's Terms:
Using a 2006 population estimate for Wisconsin of 5,609,705, a 12% involvement would equal 673,164 individuals serving in the war. For Illinois, today's number would be 1.9 million.