• Canceled VIRTUAL DRINK & DRAW AUGUST

    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.

    Free
  • MOVIE NIGHT VIRTUAL DISCUSSION- GALLIPOLI (1981)

    Online WI, United States

    Grab some popcorn and a seat in your favorite chair and join us for a virtual discussion of the selected movie with the Wisconsin Veterans Museum staff. REGISTER HERE For August, we will discuss the 1981 film Gallipoli. 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 25, 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. This event is suitable for mature audiences as there is strong language throughout and graphic scenes of war violence. Event sponsored by The Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation with support for the Foundation in memory of Pat Finley.

    Free
  • Book Talk with George Kohn

    Online WI, United States

    Vector to Destiny: Journey of a Vietnam F-4 Fighter Pilot goes beyond the classic Vietnam war story to give you some insight into what it was like to grow up on a farm with a big dream. George's journey takes you from farm fields in Wisconsin to the skies over Vietnam in F-4 fighter jets. Share his struggles, failures, and exhilarations as he moves along his path toward destiny. His story is filled with riveting accounts of missions flown by a fighter pilot into intense enemy resistance. This is an online event.   Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/book-talk-with-george-kohn-tickets-707875433477?aff=oddtdtcreator 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.  

  • 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
  • MOVIE NIGHT VIRTUAL DISCUSSION- CATCH-22 (1970)

    Online WI, United States

    Grab some popcorn and a seat in your favorite chair and join us for a virtual discussion of the selected movie with the Wisconsin Veterans Museum staff. REGISTER HERE For September, we will discuss the 1970 film Catch-22. 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 29, 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. This event is suitable for mature audiences as there is strong language throughout and graphic scenes of war violence. Event sponsored by The Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation with support for the Foundation in memory of Pat Finley.  

    Free
  • 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.

  • Drink & Draw

    Online WI, United States

    Gather your art supplies, pour yourself a beverage, and bring your artistic energy as we spend the evening together stretching our creative muscles.   Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/drink-draw-tickets-707935944467?aff=oddtdtcreator 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.

  • Trivia Night with the Museum

    Online WI, United States

    Join us for our virtual Trivia Night and test your historical knowledge. Individuals and teams welcome.   Register Here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/trivia-night-with-the-museum-registration-707961972317?aff=oddtdtcreator 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.

  • 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.