Library Park Historic Walking Tours

Schedule

Sat May 16 2026 at 11:00 am to 12:30 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Library Park Historic District | Kenosha, WI

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Each tour begins at 11:00 AM at the Civil War Memorial/Winged Victory Statue north of the Simmons Library and typically lasts 90 minutes with a leisurely walk around the park discussing the architectural and historical significance of most buildings. The tours are led by volunteer historians.
The Library Park Historic District is one of four historic districts designated in the City of Kenosha. The district contains many individually outstanding examples of nineteenth century and early twentieth century architecture.
Reservations for the Walking Tour are $10 per person. Contact the Kenosha History Center to make your reservation: 262-654-5770 or by emailing [email protected]. No physical tickets will be handed out; the tour guides will have the names registered on a list the day of the tour.
The 2026 tour dates are: May 16, July 11, August 15, and October 3.
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Library Park Historic District, 711 59th Pl, Kenosha, WI 53140-4145, United States

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