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    Trivia Night July

    Online WI, United States

    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. REGISTER: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trivia-night-july-registration-873402459267 This event is suitable for all ages Event sponsored by The Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation with support for the Foundation in memory of Pat Finley.  

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    In Her Boots Reception

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

    The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs invites you to an evening reception at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum to honor the women who contributed to the  "In Her Boots"  window display on the Capitol Square. Wisconsin women veterans whose boots were featured in the initial rotation (June 11 - July 29) will have the opportunity to retrieve their boots from WDVA during this event. The second rotation of the "In Her Boots" exhibit will be accessible in the Wisconsin Veterans Museum window for an extended duration. Light appetizers, refreshments, and opportunities for camaraderie will be provided. This event is free, however, please RSVP through Event Brite so we can obtain an accurate count.  RSVP here.  

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    Brownie’s Puppy Parade and Author Event

    Lisa LInk Peace Park 452 State Street, Madison

    The Wisconsin Veterans Museum, in partnership with Downtown Madison, invites families and pet parents to Lisa Link Peace Park (452 State Street) for a Puppy Parade and author event.

  • Movie Discussion Night – Dunkirk (2017)

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

    Join us for a movie night discussion of the 2017 epic historical war thriller Dunkirk.

  • Trivia Night

    Virtual Event

    Join us for our virtual Trivia Night and test your historical knowledge. Individuals and teams welcome.

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    Cemetery Tours

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

    For the 26th year, the Wisconsin Veterans Museum presents its renowned Talking Spirits Cemetery Tours at historic Forest Hill Cemetery in Madison. "Talking Spirits Cemetery Tours: From Soldiers to Civil Servants" will bring viewers into Wisconsin's journey through the Civil War and beyond. These tours will feature four vignettes along the route, as historical actors portray significant Wisconsinites before, during, and after the Civil War, tracing the long history of suffrage and civic responsibility in Wisconsin. Join us for this annual tour. EVENT SOLD OUT, SORRY Candlelit Tours Saturday, October 12 beginning at 5pm; last tour leaves at 8pm. Daytime Tours Sunday, October 13 beginning at noon. Last tour leaves at 4pm. Tours last approximately 90 minutes. These are walking tours, dress appropriately.

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    Cemetery Tours

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

    For the 26th year, the Wisconsin Veterans Museum presents its renowned Talking Spirits Cemetery Tours at historic Forest Hill Cemetery in Madison. "Talking Spirits Cemetery Tours: From Soldiers to Civil Servants" will bring viewers into Wisconsin's journey through the Civil War and beyond. These tours will feature four vignettes along the route, as historical actors portray significant Wisconsinites before, during, and after the Civil War, tracing the long history of suffrage and civic responsibility in Wisconsin. Join us for this annual tour. EVENT SOLD OUT, SORRY Candlelit Tours Saturday, October 12 beginning at 5pm; last tour leaves at 8pm. Daytime Tours Sunday, October 13 beginning at noon. Last tour leaves at 4pm. Tours last approximately 90 minutes. These are walking tours, dress appropriately.

  • Movie Discussion Night – The Raid (1954)

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

    Grab your popcorn and beverage and join us for a discussion of the 1954 Civil War film The Raid. Please note that we will not be watching the film but discussing different aspects of the movie. Please RSVP to the event HERE. You will receive the Zoom link to the event via email. Please add the event to your calendar. Event sponsored by The Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation with support for the Foundation in memory of Pat Finley.

  • “Honor in the Air” Movie Screening

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

    SOLD OUT! Join us for a movie screening and discussion of Honor in the Air. It is a story of inspiration, dedication, valor and love, following the life of one soldier and those with whom he served. Wisconsin native, Captain Scott Alwin, served as a helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War with the 68th Assault Helicopter Company. He earned a record 136 Air Medals, but more important, he earned the respect of the men he served with and the love of a Vietnamese woman who became his wife. Scott Alwin was from Ft. Atkinson, attended UW-Madison for his undergrad degree, and is buried in Marathon County (Hamburg). Admission is free. Seating is limited to 60. Please RSVP here.

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    Veterans Day Ceremony in the Capitol

    Wisconsin State Capitol Rotunda Madison, WI

    A Legacy of Loyalty and Service Keynote speaker will be Chris Kolakowski, Wisconsin Veterans Museum Director. 9:15am VFW Band Pre-event Concert 10:00am Event start

  • Book Talk with Mark Faultersack

    Online WI, United States
    Virtual Event

    Please join the Wisconsin Veterans Museum for a book talk with Mark Faultersack as he discusses his newest work about his father, who served in the Coast Guard from 1942 until 1945. Mark has published his World War ll journal and preserved many photos, sketches and artifacts from that time on the USCG Cutters Sea Cloud and Evergreen. This includes the original 150 foot long roll of sonar paper, on which the book's content was handwritten while aboard ship. REGISTER HERE This event is suitable for all ages. Event sponsored by The Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation with support for the foundation in memory of Pat Finley.

  • On, Wisconsin! Tailgate

    On, Wisconsin! Tailgate

    Camp Randall Memorial Park 1440 Monroe St, Madison, WI, United States

    Join us for our annual 'Salute to Veterans Tailgate' on Saturday, November 16, when the @UW Badgers host the Oregon Ducks at Camp Randall Stadium. The Tailgate will be located at Camp Randall Memorial Park, east of Camp Randall, across the street from the Kwik Trip. Look for a big red and white striped tent. The starting time is TBA as the game time kick-off has yet to be announced.