We wanted to find out what’s HAPPENING this holiday season at the Kenosha History Center, so we reached out to Executive Director Chris Allen and got the details with this exclusive holiday interview.
Q. Do you have any special promotions or events planned for the upcoming holiday season?
Chris Allen: We have Santa coming to the Kenosha History Center on December 9 & 16 from 10am until 2pm (free event). The Southport Lighthouse will also be open special on 12/9 & 12/16 from 10am until 4pm. These will be the last days to climb the lighthouse in 2023!
Q. What are some of the most popular holiday products or services the Kenosha History Center offers?
Chris Allen: We have great Kenosha and AMC related apparel and keepsakes in our Gift Shop. Also, the widest selection of Kenosha and Great Lakes related history books.
Q. Do you have any tips for finding the perfect holiday gift?
Chris Allen: Visit the Kenosha History Center Gift Shop and pick something out that has a connection to the person receiving the gift. You will find items in our shop that you can’t find anywhere else!
Q. What are the best ways for customers to stay updated on your holiday hours and offerings?
Chris Allen: We are open our normal business hours throughout the holiday season. Check out our Facebook and Instagram for special offers and new product alerts!
Q. What does the Kenosha History Center have in store for 2024?
Chris Allen: The Kenosha History Center has a great automobile display featuring AMC’s in Hollywood, as well as a rare AMC Matador race car. We will also have our Friday NightCruise-ins, Kenosha Taco Fest, and the 17th Annual Chili Cookoff return as our signature events.
Q. What do you love about the holiday season in Kenosha?
Chris Allen: It’s the season of giving and Kenoshans are very charitable during this time of year. It is nice to see our community come together and be joyful at all the different events in town.
Q. Inquiring minds want to know, are you on the naughty or nice list?
Chris Allen: We’ll leave that up to Santa to decide!
Learn more about Chris Allen & the Kenosha history Center by listening to his appearance on the Ktown Connects Podcast Spotify • Apple Podcast •
Also check out our archived Q&A w/ Chris titled “Education, people, and history – the three keys to the Kenosha History Center” CLICK HERE
The Kenosha History Center is located at 220 51st Place
kenoshahistorycenter.org • 262-654-1730
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Tue-Fri:10:00 am → 4:30 pm • Sat: 10:00 am → 4:00 pm • Sun: 12:00 pm → 4:00 pm • Closed Monday & Holidays
Q&A & Photos by Donny Stancato • Edited by Jason Hedman
(This Q&A was originally published in the Hometown Holiday 2023)
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