June 13, 2013, 4:12 am -- /EPR NETWORK/ -- The Civil War Museum in Kenosha Wisconsin is like no other Civil War museum in the country. The museum focuses on the Civil War from the perspective of the people of the 6 upper middle west states: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin. No current museum explores how this war was experienced by the people at home and at the front nor connects the prewar causes and the postwar effects. Located 25 minutes from Milwaukee Wi and 55 Minutes from Chicago, IL
Open June 15, 2013
The Campaigns of '63 Gettysburg & Vicksburg - Civil War Museum John M Antaramiam Gallery. Compelling narrations and important artifacts from the men of the Upper Midwest who fought to achieve these momentous Union victories 150 years ago. Open June 15, 2013
July 1, 2, 3rd 2013
150th Anniversary of the battle of Gettysburg - Civil War Museum, Kenosha - Commemorate the Upper Midwest's role during this epic struggle
Monday, July 1st - 1pm
The Black Hats At Gettysburg - Acclaimed author Lance Herdegen discusses the role played by the Iron Brigade of the West
Tuesday, July 2 - 1pm
Upper Midwesterners at Little Round Top. Curator Doug Dammann tells the storied of the 16th Michigan and the group of Chicago men serving in the 44th New York in the midst of the battle to save the Union line on Cemetery Ridge
Wednesday, July 3 - 1pm
And His Gun Spoke Out For Him: Alonzo Cushing at Pickett's Charge
Living History Saturdays - Civil War Museum Kenosha Wi -
Saturday July 6 - Meet General Ulysses S Grant 1pm Meet Grant 3pm The Vicksburg Campaign as told by General Grant.
Thursday July 18, 2013
An Evening with Marshall Krolick "Riding for the Union - The 8th Illinois Cavalry" Thursday July 18, 2013 5:30pm Social Hour & Dinner 7pm View Exhibit 7:30pm Program $35 / $15 Program Only. The Campaigns of '63 Gettysburg & Vicksburg - Civil War Museum John M Antaramiam Gallery . Compelling narrations and important artifacts from the men of the Upper Midwest who fought to achieve these momentous Union victories 150 years ago
Living History Saturdays - Civil War Museum Kenosha Wi -
Saturday, July 27 & Saturday August 10 - A Soldier's Life12-4pm Freedom Hall check out these family friendly reenactors dressed and in character as Civil War solders. Ask them questions about their gear, battles ect.
Civil War Museum
5400 1st Ave Kenosha, WI 53140 (262) 653-4141
http://www.facebook.com/CWMKenosha
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