Wisconsin Veterans Museum

Trivia Night
2023-11-14 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/trivia-night-11/
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.

"The War to End All Wars - The Movie"
2023-11-11 13:00 - 15:00 (America/Chicago) | Wisconsin Veterans Museum, 30 W. Mifflin St, Madison, WI, 53703, 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.

Veterans Day Observance in the Capitol Rotunda
2023-11-10 10:00 - 11:30 (America/Chicago) | Wisconsin State Capitol, 2 East Main Street, Madison, WI, 53703, 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.

Strong Women, Big Guns: Noblewomen, Artillery, and Arsenals During the French Wars of Religion
2023-11-08 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Chicago) | Pyle Center, 702 Langdon, Madison, Wisconsin, 53706
A lecture by Professor Brian Sandberg, Northern Illinois University sponsored by War in Society and Culture Program, Wisconsin Veterans Museum, UW-Madison Department of History. Gather in Room 309.

Trivia Night with the Museum
2023-10-17 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Drink & Draw
2023-10-13 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Daylight Cemetery Tours: Vietnam 50 Years Later
2023-10-08 12:00 - 16:00 (America/Chicago) | Forest Hill Cemetery, 1 Speedway Rd, Madison, WI, 53705, 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.

Candlelit Cemetery Tours: Vietnam: 50 Years Later
2023-10-07 17:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Forest Hill Cemetery, 1 Speedway Rd, Madison, WI, 53705, 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.

MOVIE NIGHT VIRTUAL DISCUSSION- CATCH-22 (1970)
2023-09-29 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

WISCONSIN VETERANS MUSEUM TRIVIA NIGHT
2023-09-19 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-07-18 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-06-20 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-05-16 19:00 - 20:00, 2023-04-11 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | 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 George Kohn
2023-09-18 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

MOVIE NIGHT VIRTUAL DISCUSSION- GALLIPOLI (1981)
2023-08-25 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

VIRTUAL DRINK & DRAW AUGUST
2023-08-11 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | 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.

Mess Night at the Museum
2023-08-10 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Wisconsin Veterans Museum, 30 W. Mifflin St, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Mess Night at the Museum: August 10, 2023
Lt Col. Robert Sandwith of the 115th Fighter Wing will be speaking on topics of the 75th birthday of the Fighter Wing in September of this year, the arrival of the F-35s, and the big-picture perspective of the 115th Fighter Wing including its mission, history, and impact of its work. He will also share the human side of the Wing and the meaning of serving your own community.
Lt Col. Sandwith is the Commander of the 115th Operations Support Squadron |115th Fighter Wing Dane County Regional Airport | Truax Field, Madison, Wisconsin.
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
REGISTER HERE
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.
This event is suitable for all ages.
Sponsored by the Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation through the generous support of the Military Officers Association of America Southern Wisconsin Chapter.

MOVIE NIGHT VIRTUAL DISCUSSION- BORN ON THE FOURTH OF JULY (1989)
2023-07-28 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | 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 July, we will discuss the 1989 film Born on the Fourth of July.
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 28, 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.

Book Talk with Lisa Jaster- Delete the Adjective: A Soldier's Adventures in Ranger School
2023-07-17 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Online, WI, United States
Lisa Jaster will talk about her book, Delete the Adjective: A Soldier’s Adventures in Ranger School, which recounts her experiences as one of the first 3 women to graduate the United States Army Ranger program.
REGISTER HERE
This event is virtual, free, and suitable for all ages.
Event sponsored by the Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation with support for the Foundation in memory of Pat Finley.

19th Annual WVMF Golf Outing, Sponsored by WPS Health Solutions & U.S. Vet General Contracting LLC
2023-07-10 09:00 - 17:30 UTC | The Oaks Golf Course, 4740 Pierceville Rd, Cottage Grove, WI, 53527
The 19th annual Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation golf outing, sponsored by WPS Health Solutions & U.S. Vet General Contracting LLC, is scheduled for Monday, July 10, 2023. The event will take place at the beautiful course at The Oaks Golf Course in Cottage Grove.
Registration includes green fees, a cart with GPS, range balls, tee gifts, lunch and a heavy hors d’oeuvres reception following golf.
Competitors will be divided into two separate divisions, allowing contestants the opportunity to compete with individuals in their own age group. Division one will be made up of contestants under 65 years of age. Division two will be contestants ages 65 and older.
Winners in both divisions will receive prizes!
All proceeds from this event support educational programs and exhibits at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum.
EVENT IS SOLD OUT!
Thank you to our current 2023 sponsors!
Major Event Sponsors:

VSO & Corporate Sponsors:

Individual & Hero Sponsors:
Westside American Legion, Post 151 – Madison
Lewis B. Harned, M.D.
Michael Ely
Jim & Jodi Barnett
In Loving Memory of Donald Heiliger
*We are still seeking sponsorships!*
To learn more about our sponsor packages or to sign up to sponsor this event, please contact Jennifer Carlson at jennifer.carlson@wvmfoundation.com or (608) 576-2553.

MOVIE NIGHT VIRTUAL DISCUSSION- FULL METAL JACKET (1987)
2023-06-30 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | 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 June, we will discuss the 1987 film Full Metal Jacket.
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 30, 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 film may not be suitable for all ages as it contains vulgar language, war violence, and upsetting situations.
Event sponsored by The Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation with support for the Foundation in memory of Pat Finley.

Book Talk with Sara DeLuca- Heavy Marching: The Civil War Letters of Lute Moseley, 22nd Wisconsin
2023-06-19 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Online, WI, United States
Sara will talk about her latest book, Heavy Marching: The Civil War Letters of Lute Moseley, 22nd Wisconsin, recently published by University of Wisconsin Press. She will also describe her journey of curating, transcribing, researching, footnoting and editing the wealth of material in Heavy Marching, which kept her well occupied for over two years.
REGISTER HERE
This event is virtual, free, and suitable for all ages.
Event sponsored by the Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation with support for the Foundation in memory of Pat Finley.

VIRTUAL DRINK & DRAW JUNE
2023-06-09 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Online, WI, United States

MOVIE NIGHT VIRTUAL DISCUSSION- THREE KINGS (1999)
2023-06-02 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | 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 June, we will discuss the 1999 film Three Kings.
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 May 26, 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 contains war violence and strong language.
Event sponsored by The Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation with support for the Foundation in memory of Pat Finley.

MOVIE NIGHT VIRTUAL DISCUSSION- TIGERLAND (2000)
2023-04-28 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | 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 April, we will discuss the 2000 film Tigerland.
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 April 28, 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 event is not suitable for all ages as the film depicts strong language, violence, sexuality, and drug use.
Event sponsored by The Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation with support for the Foundation in memory of Pat Finley.

A Closer Look at Operation Allies Refuge & Operation Allies Welcome
2023-04-24 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Online, WI, United States
In the aftermath of the 2021 Kabul Airport (HKIA) evacuation, the U.S. Military set up processing bases in Italy, Germany, Spain, Qatar, UAE & Kuwait. The more than 80,000 evacuees were then transported to bases stateside (VA, TX, NM, WI, IN, NJ).
Two remarkable Veterans – COL Jeff Patton & BG Dan Gabrielli – who were assigned leadership posts at bases in Germany and New Mexico respectively will share their accounts of facilitating the largest airlift in American history. Wisconsin Adjutant General Knapp will share stories and images from Fort McCoy which served as one of the largest processing centers in the country for our Afghan allies.
The permanent status of many of these evacuees remains uncertain as the Afghan Adjustment Act continues to be debated in the nation’s capital.
Join our very own Chris Kolakowski along with Randal Dietrich of the Minnesota Military and Veterans Museum as they moderate the discussion.
This event is free and will be held via Zoom.
Register Here

Mess Night- Vietnam 50 Years Later: An Evening with Mr. Phil Hall, Vietnam Veteran
2023-04-20 17:30 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Wisconsin Veterans Museum, 30 W. Mifflin St, Madison, WI, 53703, United States
Mess Night at the Museum: April 20, 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
REGISTER HERE
Please join us for our quarterly dinner series with guest Phil Hall, who will be discussing his experiences of being an infantryman in Vietnam, and some prospective on the U.S. involvement in Vietnam after years of study on why we were there.
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 through the generous support of the Military Officers Association of America Southern Wisconsin Chapter.
This event is suitable for all ages.

Book Talk with David Fitzgerald- Militarization and the American Century
2023-04-17 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Chicago) | Online, WI, United States
Please join us as Dr. David Fitzgerald talks about his newest work, Militarization and the American Century, which offers an introduction to the history of militarization in the United States since 1940 by exploring the ways in which war and the preparation for war have shaped and affected the United States during ‘The American Century.’
REGISTER HERE
This event is virtual, free, and suitable for all ages.
Event sponsored by the Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation with support for the Foundation in memory of Pat Finley.

VIRTUAL DRINK & DRAW APRIL
2023-04-14 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Chicago) | Online, WI, United States
