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- 5117 4th Ave, Kenosha, WI 53140
- +1 (262) 654-5770
- kenoshahistorycenter.org/lightstation.html
The Southport Light Station Museum consists of the 1866 historic lighthouse and a maritime museum in the adjacent 1867 historic lighthouse keeper’s home. The lightkeeper’s home has been restored to a 1908 time period. Climb the lighthouse tower and tour the maritime museum from mid-May through October.
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Other Close Places of Interest
Kemper Center/Durkee Mansion
The Kemper Center is a historical landmark located on 17.5 acres of Lake Michigan shoreline property. Built in 1861, the original Durkee Mansion was a cream-brick, 10-room Italiante Victorian home of former Congressman and U.S. Senator Charles Durkee. Senator Durkee sold the home to St
6501 3rd Ave, Kenosha, WI 53143
Kenosha’s Electric Streetcars
Streetcars originated in 1903 in Kenosha and operated until 1932. They made a return in 2000 and now travel a two-mile scenic loop along the Lake Michigan shoreline, Harbor Park, the Sculpture Walk, two historic districts, and downtown Kenosha. The streetcar runs every fifteen minutes during the
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The Civil War Museum
The Civil War Museum showcases the history of the Civil War from the perspective of seven Upper Midwest states through use of interactive exhibits and artifacts. The immersive configuration makes the exhibits interesting for all ages. View the award-winning 360° film “Seeing the Elephants”
5400 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI 53140
Anderson Arts Center
The Anderson Arts Center is located on the Kemper Center grounds. The mansion, built between 1929 and 1931 by James and Janet Anderson, is over 9,000 square feet and has more than 30 rooms. The mansion contained many luxuries unusual for its day. The home became part of the Kemper Center in 1990
6603 3rd Ave, Kenosha, WI 54143
Kenosha Public Museum
The Kenosha Public Museum is a natural history, science and art museum with over 80,000 pieces in its collection. Exhibits include life-size mammoth displays, a variety of ecosystems, animals, plants, and fine art collections. In addition to their permanent displays, the museum also hosts special
5500 1st Ave, Kenosha, WI 53140
