Upcoming Events

Kenosha Public Museums offer many cultural and educational activities throughout the year. Here is the upcoming schedule.

Second Friday Lunch Box Lecture Series

Noon-1pm; Civil War Museum's Freedom Hall

These lectures commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War. Snacks and beverages are available in the Museum vending machines, or you can bring your own lunch.

Grant's Fort Henry/Donelson Campaign: The Evolution of His Generalship by Dan Nettesheim

Friday, February 10

Mr. Nettesheim's program will examine the campaign as a microcosm of Grant's generalship and identify elements that continued to serve Grant throughout the war.

A Life Worth Remembering, the Monumental Legacy of Abraham Lincoln in Wisconsin and Illinois by David Wigers

Friday, March 9

Mr. Wigers program will speak about the hundreds of statues and monuments erected to honor Abraham Lincoln in the United States and specifically those in Wisconsin and Illinois.

Other Lectures Sponsored by the Milwaukee Civil War Round Table & Iron Brigade Association

Our Invisible Civil War Memorials

Saturday, January 28

Wisconsin boasts some of the most ornate and numerous Civil War statury in the country. And yet, most of us ignore their presence. Join presenter Steve Michaels as he discusses the monuments in our area and how their designs have changed over time.

Offensive and Defensive Tactics of the Civil War

Saturday, February 4

Steve Acker will share the basic premises of infrantry tactics taught to officers during the Civil War. To add to the richness of the program, we will take those same tactics studied by U. S. Grant and Braxton Bragg and apply them to the Civil War battles of the audience's choice. Active participation is appreciated.

A Discussion with President Lincoln and Judge Douglas

Sunday, February 12
Veteran Lincoln and Douglas interpreters Timothy Connors and George Buss will re-enact a portion of the famous 1858 Lincoln-Douglas debates and discuss the 1860 Presidential election during their presentation of "A Discussion with President Lincoln and Judge Douglas."

Gallery Reenactors

Saturday, January 21, 11:00a.m.-2:00p.m.

The Old Northwest Volunteers - Uniformed members of the Old Northwest Volunteers will be in the Fiery Trial Gallery portraying Union officers and enlisted soldiers.

Saturday, January 28, 11:a.m.-4:00p.m. & Sunday, January 29th, 12-4p.m.

Cushing's Battery - Wisconsin living history group, Cushing's Battery will be at the museum portraying a Civil War artillery group. Visitors will be able to interact with the Battery and learn how members of the artillery worked as a team to load and fire a Civil War artillery piece. On Saturday, January 28th, the Historical Timekeepers will join Cushing's Battery and portray a ladies aid society.

Saturday, February 4, 10:00a.m.-1:00p.m.

36th Wisconsin Infantry in 1964 - Reenactor Steve Acker will portray an officer of the 36th Wisconsin at its 1964 winter camp outside Petersburg, Virginia.

Second Friday Lunchbox Lecture Series is sponsored by the Milwaukee Civil War Round Table and Iron Brigade Association.

Free and open to the public.