Jamie J. Gular: 82nd Airborne Jumpmaster
National Airborne Day, observed on August 16, is a day to remember in the history
Lasting Impact of Military Service
When people think of military service, they often imagine moments of action: a battlefield, a
Hosea Rood: Our First Custodian
On May 30th, 1845, Marianna Rood (nee Thorngate) and her husband Charles Persons Rood gave
Erika Stoltz Shares Her Soldier’s Story
For many veterans throughout the decades, joining the military has been seen as a possible
Operation Landcrab: Landings on Attu
On May 11, 1943, combined forces of the Army and Navy were brought to bear
Wisconsin’s Warrior Poets
The connection between veterans and poetry surprises much of the public. But it should not;
I Am Not Invisible: Women Veterans
Leda Zoroghlian Patrick, veteran, and participant in the I Am Not Invisible campaign at the
125 Years of Sharing Our Veterans’ Stories
Our Story Born out of the desire of Civil War veterans to honor the service
Breaks in Service: Roger Boeker’s Story
Roger Boeker was raised in Madison, Wisconsin by a family of military veterans. Just days
Johnson on Identifying as a Veteran
Even though she had been raised in a military family, Saprina Johnson’s choice to join
Other Duties As Assigned: Finding WVM Beyond These Four Walls
The Wisconsin Veterans Museum name may give the impression of a fixed place appealing to
Herbert Hanneman: Prisoner of War in the Pacific
Herbert Hanneman National Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Recognition Day is observed on the third
Crossing a Line with the U.S. Navy
Each branch of service in the United States military has its own set of unique
A Behind-the-Scenes Peek at the D-Day Exhibit
The Wisconsin Veterans Museum is pleased to partner with renowned military artist, Keith Rocco, on
Honoring Thomas J. Lucas on National Airborne Day
August 16, 2025, is National Airborne Day. In celebration, the Wisconsin Veterans Museum would like
Valdor W. John, Sr on the Battle of Taejon (75th Anniversary)
Seventy-five years ago, the North Korean military invaded South Korea. Here is the story from
Gay Veterans Reflect on Their Service Experiences
Mary “Maria” E. Hanson-Bailey In recognition of Pride Month, we highlight interviews with two gay
Unique Bonds that Come from Serving Together
The intense experiences of military life often create special bonds among those who serve together.
A Succession of U.S. Army Kings
Wisconsin Ties to the Revolutionary War Two hundred fifty years ago, Harvard College student Rufus
IMLS Grants Preserve Delicate Photographs, Improve Public Access
Since the 2017 relocation of most object and archival collections from the museum building downtown
Jessica E. Williams on Leading with Empathy
With a college degree, Jessica E. Williams could have entered the United States Army Reserve
Wisconsin Connections to the American Revolution
While Wisconsin did not become a territory until 1836 and a state until 1848, its
The Story of Millie and Clarence
Separated by war, their loving commitment endured after Clarence was taken prisoner by German troops.
Willie B. Williams: We Were Like Family
Vietnam Veteran Willie B. Williams When Mik Derks for interviewed Willie B. Williams, a DeForest,
Wisconsin Veteran Holiday Vignettes
The holiday season offers a unique opportunity to touch on a poignant topic for veterans,