KENOSHA COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM

KENOSHA, WI

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The Kenosha County Historical Museum is a museum located in Kenosha, Wisconsin, dedicated to preserving the history and culture of Kenosha County. The museum is housed in the former Kenosha County courthouse, a beautiful building of Neoclassical architecture that was built in 1927.

The museum's exhibits cover a wide range of topics, from the history of the local Native American tribes to the development of the city's industries and the everyday lives of its residents. Visitors can explore the museum's many galleries, which feature artifacts, photographs, and interactive displays that bring the history of Kenosha to life.

One of the museum's most popular exhibits is the Civil War gallery, which highlights the role that Kenosha residents played in the conflict. Other exhibits explore the history of the city's businesses, transportation systems, and cultural traditions.

In addition to its permanent exhibits, the Kenosha County Historical Museum also hosts temporary exhibits and special events throughout the year. Visitors can attend lectures, workshops, and other educational programs that offer a deeper understanding of the history and culture of Kenosha County.

Overall, the Kenosha County Historical Museum is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in the rich history and culture of this fascinating city.

KENOSHA COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM is a Historical Societies, Historic Preservation in KENOSHA WI. US MID #8405500079

The museum is classed as HSC (Historical Societies, Historic Preservation). It comes under American Alliance of Museums (AAM) region: Midwest (Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, Wisconsin).

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American blackcurrant (Ribes americanum), Bender Park American blackcurrant (Ribes americanum) shrub. Near an ephemeral stream in Bender Park on a bluff along Lake Michigan. Bender Park is a Milwaukee County Park in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. The Ribes genus is commonly referred to as the currants / gooseberries. It is the only genus in the family Grossulariaceae. It is in the Saxifragales order. Photo taken mid-August 2023. Original key: IMG_6630
Big bluestem (Andropogon gerardi), Bender Park Big bluestem grass. Botanical name: Andropogon gerardi. Known as "king of the prairie", as the tallest native grass in the prairies of eastern and central North America. Its seedhead often has three branches of spikelets that resemble a turkey foot. In the Poales order and the Poaceae (grass) family. Photographed here in Bender Park on the shores of Lake Michigan in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. Bender Park is a Milwaukee County Park. Photo taken mid-August 2023. Original key: IMG_6651
Big bluestem (Andropogon gerardi), Bender Park Big bluestem grass. Botanical name: Andropogon gerardi. Known as "king of the prairie", as the tallest native grass in the prairies of eastern and central North America. Its seedhead often has three branches of spikelets that resemble a turkey foot. In the Poales order and the Poaceae (grass) family. Photographed here in Bender Park on the shores of Lake Michigan in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. Bender Park is a Milwaukee County Park. Photo taken mid-August 2023. Original key: IMG_6651
Big bluestem (Andropogon gerardi), Bender Park Big bluestem grass. Botanical name: Andropogon gerardi. Known as "king of the prairie", as the tallest native grass in the prairies of eastern and central North America. Its seedhead often has three branches of spikelets that resemble a turkey foot. In the Poales order and the Poaceae (grass) family. Photographed here in Bender Park on the shores of Lake Michigan in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. Bender Park is a Milwaukee County Park. Photo taken mid-August 2023. Original key: IMG_6652
Bender Park, Oak Creek, Wisconsin Bender Park on the shore of Lake Michigan in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. Bender Park is a Milwaukee County Park. Photo taken mid-August 2023. Original key: IMG_6649
7-23-23, Metra F40PH-3 174 Built 1989. Rebuilt to -3 specs by Progress Rail. It wears the newer Metra paint scheme. It just arrived in Waukegan, IL with Metra train 825.
7-23-23, Metra F59PHI90, F40PH-3 174 Metra 90 was built 9/98 as Amtrak Cascade service 467. At Waukegan, IL.
7-23-23, Metra F40PH-3 174 Built 1989. Rebuilt to -3 specs by Progress Rail. It wears the newer Metra paint scheme. It just arrived in Waukegan, IL with Metra train 825.
7-23-23, Metra coach 7219 Built by Budd in the 60s, it is ex. Milwaukee Road.
7-23-23, Metra coach 6030 Built 2002-2005 by Nippon Sharyo.
American blackcurrant (Ribes americanum), Bender Park American blackcurrant (Ribes americanum) shrub. Near an ephemeral stream in Bender Park on a bluff along Lake Michigan. Bender Park is a Milwaukee County Park in Oak Creek, Wisconsin. The Ribes genus is commonly referred to as the currants / gooseberries. It is the only genus in the family Grossulariaceae. It is in the Saxifragales order. Photo taken mid-August 2023. Original key: IMG_6626

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KENOSHA COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
220 51ST PLACE
KENOSHA
WI
53140

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KENOSHA COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM Information

MID # 8405500079
Name KENOSHA COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Alternate Name KENOSHA COUNTY HISTORICAL MUSEUM
Classification Historical Societies, Historic Preservation, , Midwest
Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
NTEECC
Tax period of the latest return filed (YYYYMM)
INCOME 0
REVENUE 0
LAT/LONG 42.589116, -87.815434
CODES FIPS State Code: 55
FIPS County Code: 059
US Census Tract: 000300
US Census Block: 3000