The Bobber

Experience Kenosha County – Where Past Meets Present

Episode Summary

In this episode, Hailey heads to the vibrant community of Kenosha County. Since the beginning, Kenosha County has continued to take pride in its roots, remembering and reviving the past into the present. Starting with the Kenosha Comets, Hailey dives into the past of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League and fast forwards to the present day, where they inspire young girls. Later, Hailey discovers more history in Kenosha museums, including the Kenosha Public Museum and Dinosaur Discovery Museum. Finally, Hailey concludes her quest with Kenosha’s historical lakefront, which was once industrialized and the site of a factory. Today, visitors can enjoy the beautiful lakefront and endless recreational experiences.

Episode Notes

In this episode, Hailey heads to the vibrant community of Kenosha County. Since the beginning, Kenosha County has continued to take pride in its roots, remembering and reviving the past into the present. Starting with the Kenosha Comets, Hailey dives into the past of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League and fast forwards to the present day, where they inspire young girls. Later, Hailey discovers more history in Kenosha museums, including the Kenosha Public Museum and Dinosaur Discovery Museum. Finally, Hailey concludes her quest with Kenosha’s historical lakefront, which was once industrialized and the site of a factory. Today, visitors can enjoy the beautiful lakefront and endless recreational experiences.

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All-American Girls Professional Baseball League: https://aagpbl.org/; Kenosha Comets: https://www.aagpbl.org/teams/kenosha-comets; Rockford Peaches: https://www.aagpbl.org/teams/rockford-peaches; South Bend Blue Sox: https://www.aagpbl.org/teams/south-bend-blue-sox; Racine Belles: https://www.aagpbl.org/teams/racine-belles; Women’s USA National Team: https://www.usabaseball.com/team-usa/womens-national-team; American Girls Baseball: https://americangirlsbaseball.org/

Kenosha Public Museum: https://museums.kenosha.org/; Carthage College: https://www.carthage.edu/; Carthage Institute of Paleontology: https://www.carthage.edu/academics/majors-minors/paleontology/; Dinosaur Discovery Museum: https://museums.kenosha.org/dinosaur-discovery-museum; Kenosha History Center: https://www.kenoshahistorycenter.org/

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