Convoy Speaker Series Featuring Vietnam Veteran Don Weber

The Grand Hotel Ballroom 207 Pearl Street, La Crosse

The Convoy Speaker Series is designed to connect veterans among themselves and with the museum, connect a community, and educate people about veterans’ experiences and some great stories related to Wisconsin veterans. This is a traveling speaker series that is hosted in a new community across Wisconsin each year.

$25 – $50

WISCONSIN VETERANS MUSEUM TRIVIA NIGHT

Online WI, United States

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.

Mess Night

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

Please join us for our quarterly dinner series with guest Gregory A. Daddis, who is the Director of the Center for War and Society and the USS Midway Chair in Modern U.S. Military History. He will be speaking on his 2020 book, Pulp Vietnam : War and Gender in Cold War Men's Adventure Magazines.

MOVIE NIGHT VIRTUAL DISCUSSION- THE KILLING FIELDS (1984)

Online WI, United States

Grab some popcorn and a seat in your favorite chair, and join us for a 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 November, we will discuss the 1984 film The Killing Fields. 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 November 25, 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. Event sponsored by The Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation with support for the Foundation in memory of Pat Finley.

BOOK TALK WITH JOHN ARMBRUSTER- TAILSPIN

Online WI, United States

John Armbruster’s latest work tells the story of Gene Moran, a tail gunner in a B-17 that was shot in half with Moran’s half plummeting 4 miles to the ground. After surviving this fall, his story only gets more intense. REGISTER HERE This program is free and may not be suitable for all ages as it contains some graphic detail. Event sponsored by The Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation with support for the Foundation in memory of Pat Finley.

VIRTUAL DRINK & DRAW DECEMBER

Online WI, United States

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.

MOVIE NIGHT VIRTUAL DISCUSSION- THE HURT LOCKER (2008)

Online WI, United States

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.

WISCONSIN VETERANS MUSEUM TRIVIA NIGHT

Online WI, United States

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.

Book Talk with Dr. Alexander Bielakowski- Proud Warriors: African American Combat Units in World War II

Online WI, United States

University of Houston professor Alexander Bielakowski will discuss his latest work, which focuses on the role of African Americans during World War II and how they overcame adversity to form an integrated Armed Forces. REGISTER HERE This program is free and suitable for all ages. Event sponsored by the Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation with support for the Foundation in memory of Pat Finley. 

Free

WISCONSIN VETERANS MUSEUM TRIVIA NIGHT

Online WI, United States

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.

Free

Mess Night- Louise Endres Moore

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

Mess Night at the Museum: January 19, 2023 5:30 pm - 8:00 pm 5:30- 6:15 - Happy Hour 6:15- 7:00 - Dinner 7:00- 8:00 - Presentation $50 MEMBERS |  $58 NON-MEMBERS | $40 STUDENTS (W/ID) REGISTER HERE Please join us for our quarterly dinner series with guest Louise Endres Moore. She will be speaking on her latest work, Alfred: The Quiet History of a World War II Infantryman, which details her father’s experiences during WWII. Her work was recognized as a #1 Amazon Best Seller, as well as a Book Excellence Awards Winner in Biography and a finalist for the Eric Hoffer Award and IAN Book of the Year Award. Each MESS NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM features a guest speaker, topic, dinner, drinks, and time to socialize before and after the talk. Registration will be required before the event. Join us as we transform this historic naval tradition into our own. Sponsored by the Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation. This event is suitable for all ages.

MOVIE NIGHT VIRTUAL DISCUSSION- THE BEAST (1988)

Online WI, United States

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 January, we will discuss the 1988 film The Beast. 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 January 27, 2023, 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 depicts battle sequences, violence, mild language, and alcohol and tobacco depictions. Event sponsored by The Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation with support for the Foundation in memory of Pat Finley.

Free