Candlelit Cemetery Tours: Vietnam: 50 Years Later

Forest Hill Cemetery 1 Speedway Rd, Madison, WI, United States

Candlelit Cemetery Tours at Forest Hill Cemetery Tours leave every 20 minutes between the hours of 5 and 8pm On March 29, 1973, the last American combat troops were withdrawn from Vietnam and Wisconsin was there in more ways than one. Join the Wisconsin Veterans Museum for their annual Talking Spirits: Forest Hill Cemetery Tours, now celebrating its 25th year, to see, hear, and experience how the Vietnam War changed the lives of thousands of Wisconsinites for decades to come. These tours will feature four vignettes along the tour route, as historical actors portray veterans’ experiences in Vietnam, as well as the policymakers who brought the war to conclusion, and the important mission of bringing our MIA’s home. Follow the link for registration and event details.  

Daylight Cemetery Tours: Vietnam 50 Years Later

Forest Hill Cemetery 1 Speedway Rd, Madison, WI, United States

Daylight Cemetery Tours at Forest Hill Cemetery Tours leave every 20 minutes between the Noon and 4pm On March 29, 1973, the last American combat troops were withdrawn from Vietnam and Wisconsin was there in more ways than one. Join the Wisconsin Veterans Museum for their annual Talking Spirits: Forest Hill Cemetery Tours, now celebrating its 25th year, to see, hear, and experience how the Vietnam War changed the lives of thousands of Wisconsinites for decades to come. These tours will feature four vignettes along the tour route, as historical actors portray veterans’ experiences in Vietnam, as well as the policymakers who brought the war to conclusion, and the important mission of bringing our MIA’s home. Follow the link for registration and event details.

Veterans Day Observance in the Capitol Rotunda

Wisconsin State Capitol 2 East Main Street, Madison, WI, United States

Join in the state observance of Veterans Day in the Capitol Rotunda. Wisconsin Veterans Museum Director, Chris Kolakowski will deliver a keynote speech.

“The War to End All Wars – The Movie”

Wisconsin Veterans Museum 30 W. Mifflin St, Madison, WI, United States

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.  

Trivia Night

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.  

Free

Virtual Movie Night Discussion – War Machine (2017)

Grab some popcorn and a seat in your favorite chair and join us for a virtual discussion of War Machine with the Wisconsin Veterans Museum staff.  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.  

Free

All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 – Pre-performance Discussion

Overture Center for the Arts 201 State St, Madison, WI

At select performances of “All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914” at the Overture Center, Wisconsin Veterans Museum Curator of History Kevin Hampton will lead a pre-performance discussion. He will present the historical context for the WWI Christmas Truce. With shared stories and images from the museum collection complemented by news articles from the period, attendees will gain context to appreciate the performance more deeply. As described by the Overture Center for the Arts, “The Western Front, Christmas, 1914. Out of the violence- a silence, then a song. A German soldier steps into ‘No Man’s Land’ singing Stille Nacht. This begins an extraordinary night of camaraderie, music, peace.  A remarkable true story told in the words and song of the men who lived them.” Mr. Hampton will be leading discussions on the following days: Thursday 12/7 at 6:30 pm Sunday 12/10 at 1 pm Thursday 12/14 at 6:30 pm Learn more here:

All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 – Pre-performance Discussion

Overture Center for the Arts 201 State St, Madison, WI

At select performances of “All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914” at the Overture Center, Wisconsin Veterans Museum Curator of History Kevin Hampton will lead a pre-performance discussion. He will present the historical context for the WWI Christmas Truce. With shared stories and images from the museum collection complemented by news articles from the period, attendees will gain context to appreciate the performance more deeply. As described by the Overture Center for the Arts, “The Western Front, Christmas, 1914. Out of the violence- a silence, then a song. A German soldier steps into ‘No Man’s Land’ singing Stille Nacht. This begins an extraordinary night of camaraderie, music, peace.  A remarkable true story told in the words and song of the men who lived them.” Mr. Hampton will be leading discussions on the following days: Thursday 12/7 at 6:30 pm Sunday 12/10 at 1 pm Thursday 12/14 at 6:30 pm Learn more here:

Trivia Night December

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.  

Free

All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914 – Pre-performance Discussion

Overture Center for the Arts 201 State St, Madison, WI

At select performances of “All Is Calm: The Christmas Truce of 1914” at the Overture Center, Wisconsin Veterans Museum Curator of History Kevin Hampton will lead a pre-performance discussion. He will present the historical context for the WWI Christmas Truce. With shared stories and images from the museum collection complemented by news articles from the period, attendees will gain context to appreciate the performance more deeply. As described by the Overture Center for the Arts, “The Western Front, Christmas, 1914. Out of the violence- a silence, then a song. A German soldier steps into ‘No Man’s Land’ singing Stille Nacht. This begins an extraordinary night of camaraderie, music, peace.  A remarkable true story told in the words and song of the men who lived them.” Mr. Hampton will be leading discussions on the following days: Thursday 12/7 at 6:30 pm Sunday 12/10 at 1 pm Thursday 12/14 at 6:30 pm Learn more here:

Virtual Movie Night Discussion – A Midnight Clear (1992)

Online WI, United States

Grab some popcorn and a seat in your favorite chair and join us for a virtual discussion of A Midnight Clear with the Wisconsin Veterans Museum staff.  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.  

Free

Trivia Night January

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 Zoom link to the event via email. Please add the event to your calendar. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Veterans Museum

Free