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
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
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
Winter 2015
Cover Stories: New World War I Exhibit coming May 2016 | Japanese Propaganda in World War II
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)
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)
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
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)
MEDIA ALERT FOR SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11: WISCONSIN VETERANS MUSEUM PRESENTS, TALKING SPIRITS CEMETERY TOUR XVII
October 11, 2015 Attendees can interact with local actors portraying Wisconsin Civil War soldiers and citizens WHAT: TALKING SPIRITS CEMETERY TOUR XVII WHEN: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 12 – 4 P.M. (Tours leave every 20 minutes) WHERE: FOREST HILL CEMETERY 1 SPEEDWAY RD. MADISON, WI 53705 Forest Hill Cemetery is home
MEDIA ALERT FOR SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11: WISCONSIN VETERANS MUSEUM PRESENTS, “TALKING SPIRITS CEMETERY TOUR XVII”
October 11, 2015 Attendees can interact with local actors portraying Wisconsin Civil War soldiers and citizens WHAT: TALKING SPIRITS CEMETERY TOUR XVII WHEN: SUNDAY, OCTOBER 11 12 – 4 P.M. (Tours leave every 20 minutes) WHERE: FOREST HILL CEMETERY 1 SPEEDWAY RD. MADISON, WI 53705 Forest Hill Cemetery is home