Join us for our virtual Drink & Draw events as our Artist In-Residence, Yvette Pino, leads you through a delightful drawing experience inspired by images from the Wisconsin Veterans Museum collection. So gather your supplies, pour yourself a beverage, and bring your artistic energy as we spend the evening together stretching our creative muscles. This event is free of charge, open to anyone who registers, and is suitable for all ages. We will send you a link to join the event after you register. REGISTER HERE Drink & Draw events are a longstanding tradition in the art community where people gather to draw in a welcoming environment without inhibitions. Although the events often coincide with happy-hour style programming, there is no requirement or emphasis on alcoholic consumption. Some of the best attended Drink & Draws are dry and we are just fine with that. If you or a loved one is a veteran struggling with alcohol or drug abuse, please reach out to your local VA or the Veterans Crisis hotline. Event sponsored by The Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation with support for the Foundation in memory of Pat Finley.

Grab some popcorn and a seat in your favorite chair, and join us for a Movie Virtual Discussion with the Wisconsin Veterans Museum Staff. While we can’t all be together, we can share discussion on major motion pictures that deal with the hardships, humor, and horrors of combat. For December, we will discuss the 2008 film The Hurt Locker. REGISTER HERE Your mission is to watch the movie, which is available from most libraries or on streaming services (we will not be watching the movie the night of the program), while thinking about the discussion questions we will provide you. On December 16, 2022, at 7:00 pm we’ll all meet via Zoom for a discussion led by museum staff. We will cover themes such as conflict, politics, pop culture, the military, and movie-making. After you register, we will email you the discussion questions and a link to join the virtual discussion via Zoom. This event is free and open to the public. After you register, we will email you the discussion questions and a link to join the virtual discussion via Zoom. This film may not be suitable for all ages as it contains graphic war scenes and adult language. Event sponsored by The Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation with support for the Foundation in memory of Pat Finley.

Join us for our virtual trivia night and test your historical knowledge. Sign up as individuals or as a team and go head to head with other players. This free event will be based on 3 rounds of trivia, with each round focusing on topics such as: history, pop culture, names and places, events, and fun facts. REGISTER HERE For this virtual trivia night, we will be using the Kahoot! app. This app will allow for the multiple choice questions we will use during each round. Simply log onto Kahoot.it the night of the event (either through your mobile device or on a separate browser tab) and we will provide the access code…nothing to download and easy to use. Lots of fun will be had by all and prizes are given to the top 3 players/teams. This program is suitable for all ages. Event sponsored by The Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation with support for the Foundation in memory of Pat Finley.

In the aftermath of the 2021 Kabul Airport (HKIA) evacuation, the U.S. Military set up processing bases in Italy, Germany, Spain, Qatar, UAE & Kuwait. The more than 80,000 evacuees were then transported to bases stateside (VA, TX, NM, WI, IN, NJ). Two remarkable Veterans – COL Jeff Patton & BG Dan Gabrielli – who were assigned leadership posts at bases in Germany and New Mexico respectively will share their accounts of facilitating the largest airlift in American history. Wisconsin Adjutant General Knapp will share stories and images from Fort McCoy which served as one of the largest processing centers in the country for our Afghan allies. The permanent status of many of these evacuees remains uncertain as the Afghan Adjustment Act continues to be debated in the nation’s capital. Join our very own Chris Kolakowski along with Randal Dietrich of the Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum as they moderate the discussion. This event is free and will be held via Zoom. Register Here

The 19th annual Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation golf outing, sponsored by WPS Health Solutions & U.S. Vet General Contracting LLC, is scheduled for Monday, July 10, 2023. The event will take place at the beautiful course at The Oaks Golf Course in Cottage Grove. Registration includes green fees, a cart with GPS, range balls, tee gifts, lunch and a heavy hors d'oeuvres reception following golf. Competitors will be divided into two separate divisions, allowing contestants the opportunity to compete with individuals in their own age group. Division one will be made up of contestants under 65 years of age. Division two will be contestants ages 65 and older. Winners in both divisions will receive prizes!  All proceeds from this event support educational programs and exhibits at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum. EVENT IS SOLD OUT! Thank you to our current 2023 sponsors! Major Event Sponsors: VSO & Corporate Sponsors:                                                                                                Individual & Hero Sponsors: Westside American Legion, Post 151 - Madison Lewis B. Harned, M.D. Michael Ely Jim & Jodi Barnett In Loving Memory of Donald Heiliger *We are still seeking sponsorships!* To learn more about our sponsor packages or to sign up to sponsor this event, please contact Jennifer Carlson at jennifer.carlson@wvmfoundation.com or (608) 576-2553.

This event is SOLD OUT! Join us at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum for an unforgettable in-person event on Veterans Day with a free screening of "The War to End All Wars - The Movie" featuring the music of Sabaton. Get ready to immerse yourself in the gripping story of WWI and then join Wisconsin Veterans Museum historians for a discussion of the film's historical narrative and hear stories of Wisconsin men and women who were there. Don't miss this chance to experience history come alive in the worldwide premier. Free admission. Seating limited to 50.  Purchase tickets here. View the trailer here.  

Join the Wisconsin Veterans Museum for our virtual Trivia Night and test your historical knowledge. Individuals and teams welcome. Please RSVP to the event and you will receive the link to the event via email. Please add the event to your calendar. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation.