Spring 2016

Cover Stories: Lance Peter Sijan: Ever Faithful | WWI German Souvenir of William Beseler | The Pursuit of Geronimo

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WISCONSIN VETERANS MUSEUM ANNOUNCES 2016 LIST OF EVENTS

February 24, 2016 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WISCONSIN VETERANS MUSEUM ANNOUNCES 2016 LIST OF EVENTS MADISON, Wis. (Feb. 22, 2016) –The Wisconsin Veterans Museum in Madison is honored to help visitors connect with the unique stories of Wisconsin’s past and present service men and women by hosting several events and presentations.

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Lincoln’s Railcar Plate

By: Andrea Hoffman (Collections Manager) In November of 1864, the United States Military Railroad’s car shop in Alexandria, Virginia began construction of a new official railcar for President Abraham Lincoln. When it was completed a few months later, the new car, dubbed the “United States,” was considered the most opulent private

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WISCONSIN VETERANS MUSEUM FEATURED ON WISCONSINREALESTATE.COM

February 1, 2016   MADISON, Wis. (February 1, 2016)– The Wisconsin Veterans Museum was featured on Wisconsin Real Estate. Read the article at: WisconsinRealEstate.com

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Mess Night at the Museum

The Wisconsin Veterans Museum is pleased to announce a new quarterly event: MESS NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM. These Mess Nights are based off of the naval military traditions, which have a long history in the Navy and Marine Corps. While the tradition and ceremonies vary from branch to branch, Mess

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Winter 2015

Cover Stories: New World War I Exhibit coming May 2016 | Japanese Propaganda in World War II

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MEDIA COVERAGE OF WISCONSIN VETERANS MUSEUM RECOGNIZING THE HMONG: THE SECRET WAR IN LAOS

November 20, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MADISON, Wis. (November 23, 2015) – The Wisconsin Veterans Museum’s exhibit opening for Recognizing the Hmong: The Secret War in Laos has received the following media coverage. SUAB Hmong News (November 20, 2015)

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MEDIA COVERAGE OF WISCONSIN VETERANS-SUNDAY MORNING SPOTLIGHT WITH MIKE STREHLOW CBS 58 MILWAUKEE

November 8, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MADISON, Wis. (November 8, 2015)– The Wisconsin Veterans Museum’s received the following media coverage on CBS 58 Milwaukee-Sunday Morning Spotlight with Mike Strehlow. CBS 58 (November 8, 2015)

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WISCONSIN HISTORY TOUR ALONG WITH THE WISCONSIN VETERANS MUSEUM CELEBRATES VETERANS DAY

October 29, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE The public is invited to a full day of free events Kenosha, WI (Nov. 11, 2015) – The Wisconsin Historical Society’s History Tour along with the Wisconsin Veterans Museum will host A Salute to Veteran History, a full day of free events for the

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MEDIA COVERAGE OF WISCONSIN VETERANS MUSEUM’S TALKING SPIRITS CEMETERY TOUR XVII

October 13, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MADISON, Wis. (October 13, 2015) – The Wisconsin Veterans Museum’s event Talking Spirits Cemetery Tour XVII has received the following media coverage. Wisconsin State Journal (October 9, 2015) WKOW 27 News (October 10, 2015) WKOW 27 News   (October 11, 2015)

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