Wisconsin Veterans Museum

Book Talk with John W. Coe - Rear Admiral John G. Crommelin: Naval Hero, Conspiracy Theorist, White Supremacist
2022-06-08 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Wisconsin Veterans Museum, 30 W. Mifflin St, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Please join the Wisconsin Veterans Museum in-person on June 8, 2022 at 12:00 pm as we welcome author and historian John W. Coe, who will be presenting his newest book, Rear Admiral John G. Crommelin: Naval Hero, Conspiracy Theorist, White Supremacist.
This book talk will be held in the museum’s Education Center and is free and open to the public. For information, please visit the museum website (wisvetsmuseum.com/events) or contact the museum at: visitor.curator@dva.wisconson.gov.
REGISTER HERE
Sponsored by the Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation.
This event is appropriate for all ages.

Wisconsin Veterans Museum Trivia Night
2022-06-21 19:00 - 20:00, 2022-07-19 19:00 - 20:00, 2022-08-16 19:00 - 20:00, 2022-09-20 19:00 - 20:00 | 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 from Generac Power Systems.

Movie Night Virtual Discussion- Beneath Hill 60 (2010)
2022-06-24 19:00 - 20:00 | 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 June, we will discuss 2010’s Beneath Hill 60. 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 June 24, 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 appropriate for all ages as there are some instances of combat violence, nudity, and strong language.
Event sponsored by The Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation with support for the Foundation from Generac Power Systems.

Virtual Drink & Draw July
2022-07-08 19:00 - 20:00 | 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 from Generac Power Systems.

Book Talk with William Woolley - Creating the Modern Army: Citizen-Soldiers and the American Way of War, 1919-1939
2022-07-18 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, WI, United States
William Woolley will be joining us to talk about his newest work, Creating the Modern Army: Citizen-Soldiers and the American Way of War, 1919–1939, which looks at the creation and growth of the U.S. Army during the interwar years.
REGISTER HERE
This program is free and suitable for all ages.
Event sponsored by The Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation with support for the Foundation from Generac Power Systems.

Movie Night Virtual Discussion- Pork Chop Hill (1959)
2022-07-29 19:00 - 20:00 | 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 July, we will discuss the 1959 film Pork Chop Hill. 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 July 29, 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 depicts battle sequences, mild language, and alcohol and tobacco depictions.
Event sponsored by The Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation with support for the Foundation from Generac Power Systems.

Book Talk with John McManus - Island Infernos: The US Army's Pacific War Odyssey, 1944
2022-08-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, WI, United States
John McManus will be joining us to talk about his newest work, Island Infernos: The US Army’s Pacific War Odyssey, 1944, which explores the Army’s dogged pursuit of Japanese forces, island by island, throughout 1944, a year that would bring America ever closer to victory or defeat.
REGISTER HERE
This program is free and suitable for all ages.
Event sponsored by The Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation with support for the Foundation from Generac Power Systems.

Virtual Drink & Draw August
2022-08-12 19:00 - 20:00 | Online, WI, United States

Book Talk with Craig Whitlock - The Afghanistan Papers: A Secret History of the War
2022-08-22 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, WI, United States
Craig Whitlock will be joining us to talk about his newest work, The Afghanistan Papers: A Secret History of the War, which looks at how three successive presidents and their military commanders deceived the public year after year about America’s longest war, foreshadowing the Taliban’s recapture of Afghanistan.
REGISTER HERE
This program is free and may not be appropriate for all ages.
Event sponsored by The Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation with support for the Foundation from Generac Power Systems.

Movie Night Virtual Discussion- Is Paris Burning? (1966)
2022-08-26 19:00 - 20:00 | 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 August, we will discuss the 1966 film Is Paris Burning? 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 August 26, 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 depicts battle sequences, mild language, and alcohol and tobacco depictions.
Event sponsored by The Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation with support for the Foundation from Generac Power Systems.

Virtual Drink & Draw September
2022-09-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Online, WI, United States

Book Talk with Michael Hankins - Flying Camelot: The F-15, the F-16, and the Weaponization of Fighter Pilot Nostalgia
2022-09-19 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, WI, United States
Michael Hankins will be joining us to talk about his newest work, Flying Camelot: The F-15, the F-16, and the Weaponization of Fighter Pilot Nostalgia, which explores the post-Vietnam era, when the US Air Force launched two new, state-of-the art fighter aircraft: the F-15 Eagle and the F-16 Fighting Falcon.
REGISTER HERE
This program is free and suitable for all ages.
Event sponsored by The Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation with support for the Foundation from Generac Power Systems.

Movie Night Virtual Discussion- The Raid (1954)
2022-09-30 19:00 - 20:00 | 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 September, we will discuss the 1954 film The Raid. 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 September 30, 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 depicts battle sequences, mild language, and alcohol and tobacco depictions.
Event sponsored by The Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation with support for the Foundation from Generac Power Systems.

TALKING SPIRITS CEMETERY TOURS
2022-10-08 17:30 - 20:00, 2022-10-09 12:00 - 17:30 | Forest Hill Cemetery, 1 Speedway Rd, Madison, WI, 53705, United States
Nearly 160 years ago, the Emancipation Proclamation ended slavery in the Civil War South. Did you ever wonder how that event affected Wisconsin?
Join the Wisconsin Veterans Museum for their annual Talking Spirits XXIV: Forest Hill Cemetery Tours to see, hear, and experience how this document changed the lives of future Madisonians and Wisconsinites. These tours will take place during the week of October 3-9, 2022 at Forest Hill Cemetery. Candlelit tours will be held on October 8th and daytime tours will be held on October 9th.
REGISTER HERE

VIRTUAL DRINK & DRAW OCTOBER
2022-10-14 19:00 - 20:00 | 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.

BOOK TALK WITH ALISON EFFORD- A GERMAN FEMINIST AND THE CIVIL WAR: THE PERSONAL AND POLITICAL LIFE OF MATHILDE FRANZISKA ANNEKE
2022-10-17 12:00 - 13:00 | Online, WI, United States
Marquette University professor Alison Efford will discuss her latest work, which focuses on the collection of letters of Mathilde Franziska Anneke who, after moving to the United States, became a noted proponent of woman suffrage, working with Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony. Like many other refugees of the German revolutions, Anneke was deeply involved in the Civil War.
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.

WISCONSIN VETERANS MUSEUM TRIVIA NIGHT
2022-10-18 19:00 - 20:00, 2022-11-15 19:00 - 20:00 | 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.

MOVIE NIGHT VIRTUAL DISCUSSION- THE OUTPOST (2019)
2022-10-29 19:00 - 20:00 | 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 October, we will discuss the 2019 film The Outpost. 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 October 28, 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.

Veterans Day Observance at the Wisconsin State Capitol Building
2022-11-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Wisconsin State Capitol, 2 East Main Street, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
On Friday, November 11, the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs joins the Madison Veterans Council to host a Veterans Day ceremony in the Wisconsin State Capitol Rotunda. Governor Evers and WDVA Secretary Kolar will give remarks. Wisconsin Veterans Museum Director Chris Kolakowski will deliver the keynote address.
This year’s National Veterans Day theme for 2022 is honor. As a society we view the concept of honor as a matter of carrying out, acting, and living the values of respect, duty, loyalty, selfless service, integrity, and personal courage in everything we do.
We also view honor in our veterans for their personal sacrifices, accolades, and their commitment to have proudly served our country.
The ceremony will begin at 10:00 a.m. and concludes with a moment of silence at 11:00 a.m. We would be honored if you would join us.

Convoy Speaker Series Featuring Vietnam Veteran Don Weber
2022-11-12 10:00 - 14:00 | The Grand Hotel Ballroom, 207 Pearl Street, La Crosse, 54901
Join us on Saturday, November 12th for this year’s Convoy Speaker Series fundraiser at The Grand Hotel Ballroom in La Crosse, WI. 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.
This year, the event will feature keynote Don Weber. Don will share his story as a United States Marine Corps Vietnam War Combat Veteran. For his distinguished military service he has received many awards, among them the Purple Heart and two Bronze Stars. He is also the founder of Logistics Health and additional businesses that have helped grow the economic base in Wisconsin as a whole.
There will be a VIP reception with Don, starting at 10 AM until 11:30 AM. Tickets are $50/person. The cost includes a special presentation with the Director of the Museum, drinks, lunch and the keynote speech. General Admission cost is $25/person and includes lunch at 11:30 AM and program. If you can’t make it in-person, you can join us virtually for $5 and we will send you instructions.
All proceeds benefit programs and exhibits at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum.
Thank you sponsors!

Individual Sponsors:
William & Jackie Hustad
Beverly Schrag

Mess Night
2022-11-17 17:30 - 20:00 | Wisconsin Veterans Museum, 30 W. Mifflin St, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Speaking on his 2020 book, Pulp Vietnam: War and Gender in Cold War Men’s Adventure Magazines, 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.
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.
$48 MEMBERS | $56 NON-MEMBERS | $40 STUDENTS (W/ID)
Sponsored by the Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation.
This event is suitable for all ages.

MOVIE NIGHT VIRTUAL DISCUSSION- THE KILLING FIELDS (1984)
2022-11-25 19:00 - 20:00 | 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
2022-11-28 12:00 - 13:00 | 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
2022-12-09 19:00 - 20:00 | Online, WI, United States

MOVIE NIGHT VIRTUAL DISCUSSION- THE HURT LOCKER (2008)
2022-12-16 19:00 - 20:00 | 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.
