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For those in the Midwest, the Kenosha Civil War Museum is offering some excellent historical experiences. Below is the news release for an August Ed Bears program.
Civil War Museum
5400 First Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53140
262-653-4141
Kenosha – Noted Civil War historian and author Ed Bearss will be featured in a program Tuesday, August 3 at the Civil War Museum. This is the second in the Civil War Museum's “Spirit of Freedom” series featuring discussions with Civil War luminaries of our time. Bearss is a military historian and author known for his work on the American Civil War and World War II eras and is a popular tour guide of historic battlefields. He served as Chief Historian of the National Park Service from 1981 to 1994.
Bearss brings history alive as he shares colorful anecdotes and his encyclopedic knowledge of Civil War topics. His vast knowledge of the Civil War will provide an evening of scholarship and entertainment as he discusses the influence and impact of the Upper Middle West on the Civil War. Bearss will be available after the lecture to sign copies of his many books. Receding Tide: Vicksburg and Gettysburg and Fields of Honor are available for purchase at the Civil War Museum gift shop.
The Spirit of Freedom package includes a special tour of the Civil War Museum's Fiery Trial Gallery led by Ed Bearss at 4 p.m. Tuesday, August 3. After the tour, enjoy a private dinner with Bearss at 6 p.m. the Civil War Museum. After dinner, Bearss will discuss the influence and impact of the Upper Middle West on the Civil War in a public program in Freedom Hall at 7:30.
The Spirit of Freedom package (private tour and dinner and evening presentation) is available for $50 for Friends of the Museums and $65 for nonmembers. Advance registration is required. Tickets for the evening presentation only (tour and dinner not included) are are available for $10 for Friends of the Museums members and $15 for nonmembers. Seating is limited and unreserved. Advance registration is recommended by calling the Civil War Museum at 262-653-4141.
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Steve Acker
Civil War Museum
5400 First Avenue, Kenosha, WI 53140
262-653-4141
Kenosha – Noted Civil War historian and author Ed Bearss will be featured in a program Tuesday, August 3 at the Civil War Museum. This is the second in the Civil War Museum's “Spirit of Freedom” series featuring discussions with Civil War luminaries of our time. Bearss is a military historian and author known for his work on the American Civil War and World War II eras and is a popular tour guide of historic battlefields. He served as Chief Historian of the National Park Service from 1981 to 1994.
Bearss brings history alive as he shares colorful anecdotes and his encyclopedic knowledge of Civil War topics. His vast knowledge of the Civil War will provide an evening of scholarship and entertainment as he discusses the influence and impact of the Upper Middle West on the Civil War. Bearss will be available after the lecture to sign copies of his many books. Receding Tide: Vicksburg and Gettysburg and Fields of Honor are available for purchase at the Civil War Museum gift shop.
The Spirit of Freedom package includes a special tour of the Civil War Museum's Fiery Trial Gallery led by Ed Bearss at 4 p.m. Tuesday, August 3. After the tour, enjoy a private dinner with Bearss at 6 p.m. the Civil War Museum. After dinner, Bearss will discuss the influence and impact of the Upper Middle West on the Civil War in a public program in Freedom Hall at 7:30.
The Spirit of Freedom package (private tour and dinner and evening presentation) is available for $50 for Friends of the Museums and $65 for nonmembers. Advance registration is required. Tickets for the evening presentation only (tour and dinner not included) are are available for $10 for Friends of the Museums members and $15 for nonmembers. Seating is limited and unreserved. Advance registration is recommended by calling the Civil War Museum at 262-653-4141.
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Steve Acker