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Civil War Museum Event: Memorial Day Commemoration

May 25, 2013

(262) 653-4141

Hours:

9 - 11 a.m.

All veterans and soldiers are welcome to stop in for some coffee, kringle and conversation. Visit the Museum's Veterans Memorial Gallery. At 11 a.m. there will be a ceremony honoring all those who have served as well as those who serve today. Free and open to the public.

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Dinosaur Discovery Museum Program: Behind-the-Scenes at DDM

May 22, 2013

(262) 653-4450

Hours:

6:30 p.m.

Have you ever been walking around the dinosaur gallery and had a question about the collection or paleontology you want answered? Have you ever wondered what goes on in the lab? Join DDM Curator of Education Nick Wiersum for a guided tour around the Museum and have all your questions answered!

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Kenosha Public Museum Program: The Planets

May 21, 2013

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Hours:

6:30 – 8:30 p.m.

Learn about the near and distant members of our planetary family. Studied from Earth-based telescopes and dozens of robotic spacecraft, there is much that has been learned about the insides and outsides of Earth's fellow planets.

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Civil War Museum Cooking Program: Gluten-Free Asian

May 19, 2013

(262) 653-4141

Hours:

1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Watch a demonstration and have a hands-on experience making Vietnamese spring rolls. Also included on the menu is curry chicken over rice.

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Civil War Museum Program: Finding Your Civil War Ancestors

May 19, 2013

(262) 653-4141

Hours:

1:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Do you think you might have a Civil War ancestor? Learn the basics of genealogical research using U.S. records and the Internet.

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Kenosha Public Museums Program: Sunday Funday

May 19, 2013

(262) 653-4140

Hours:

1 - 4 p.m.

This is a drop-in program for families with free activities at the Kenosha Public Museum and Dinosaur Discovery Museum. Sponsored by the Friends of the Museums.

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Kenosha Public Museum Program: American Wildlife Art

May 19, 2013

(262) 653-4140

Hours:

2 p.m.

Presented by Dr. David Wagner, this slide lecture traces the history and evolution of American Wildlife Art.

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International Museum Day

May 18, 2013

Show your support by visiting the Kenosha Public Museum (5500 First Ave.), Civil War Museum (5400 First Ave.) and Dinosaur Discovery Museum (5608 Tenth Ave.) on International Museum Day.

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Civil War Museum Program: Culinary History: Sweets & Treats

May 11, 2013

(262) 653-4141

Hours:

10 - 11:30 a.m.

How we satisfy our hunger pains influences many of our daily decisions. It was no different for people of the Civil War era. Sweets such as cakes, jams and jellies influenced thought and behavior.

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Civil War Museum Program: Gettysburg

May 11, 2013

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Hours:

12 - 2 p.m.

Learn about the most written about battle in American history. The class will study reasons for Robert E. Lee’s movement into Pennsylvania, key leaders, and the specifics of the three days' battles and the legacy of Gettysburg.