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SUMMARY:Candlelit Talking Spirits Cemetery Tours
DESCRIPTION:These 90-minute tours feature four vignettes that highlight the contributions of Wisconsinites who embodied and advanced the ideals that sparked that fight for independence. Come and hear about our ties to the American Revolution\, learn about the lasting impact of Wisconsin’s service members and families\, and discover advances in science and technology pioneered by our state’s citizenry. Buy your tickets here. 
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/candlelit-talking-spirits-cemetery-tours/
LOCATION:Forest Hill Cemetery\, 1 Speedway Rd\, Madison\, WI\, 53705\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Audience
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SUMMARY:Daytime Talking Spirits Cemetery Tours
DESCRIPTION:These 90-minute tours feature four vignettes that highlight the contributions of Wisconsinites who embodied and advanced the ideals that sparked that fight for independence. Come and hear about our ties to the American Revolution\, learn about the lasting impact of Wisconsin’s service members and families\, and discover advances in science and technology pioneered by our state’s citizenry. Buy your tickets here. 
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/daytime-talking-spirits-cemetery-tours/
LOCATION:Forest Hill Cemetery\, 1 Speedway Rd\, Madison\, WI\, 53705\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Audience
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261010T150000
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CREATED:20260715T184600Z
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SUMMARY:WVM Movie Tours: Behind the Lens: The Final Countdown
DESCRIPTION:Do you like historical films? Are you curious about how accurately Hollywood portrays historical events? Join the Wisconsin Veterans Museum as we delve into these topics through in-person tours that focus on a specific film and period of history (with a Wisconsin angle\, of course). \nThese tours are free to the public\, but registration is required. Do so here.
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/wvm-movie-tours-behind-the-lens-the-final-countdown/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Veterans Museum\, 30 W. Mifflin St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261017T150000
DTSTAMP:20260828T204959Z
CREATED:20260828T204959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260828T204959Z
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SUMMARY:Convoy Speaker Series: Checkpoint Camp Randall
DESCRIPTION:Honoring Service. Inspiring Community. \nThis year’s Convoy will celebrate the Wisconsin Veterans Museum’s 125th Anniversary while recognizing America’s 250th birthday. Together\, we will honor Wisconsin veterans\, share their stories and reflect on the rich military history that began at Camp Randall\, one of the North’s largest Civil War training grounds. \n📅 Saturday\, October 17\, 2026\n📍 Camp Randall Stadium – Madison\, WI \nFeaturing Keynote Speaker \nProfessor John W. Hall \nIn partnership with the University of Wisconsin-Madison\, the event will feature a keynote address by Professor John W. Hall\, Ambrose-Hesseltine Professor of Military History at UW-Madison\, West Point graduate\, former Army officer\, and former Lead Historian at the Pentagon. \nEvent Schedule \n\n10:00 AM– VIP reception\n11:45 AM– Lunch Service\n1:00 PM– Keynote Address by Professor John W. Hall\n\nAn expected 200 guests will attend\, including veterans\, community leaders\, military officers\, and business professionals. \nREGISTRATION IS OPEN!  \n🎟️ VIP tickets $125/person | 🎟️ General tickets $75/person \n\nVIP guests get extra perks: 10 am\nreception featuring open bar drinks and appetizers\, photo\nopportunities with Bucky Badger and Civil War reenactors\,\nand a unique augmented reality experience\nAll guests will enjoy lunch at 11:45 am followed by the\nkeynote presentation at 1 pm.\n\nSupport the Convoy Speaker Series \nWe invite you to join us in honoring our veterans by supporting this important event. Your sponsorship ensures that the powerful stories of Wisconsin’s veterans are preserved\, shared\, and celebrated for generations to come. To learn more about our sponsorship opportunities visit here. \n⭐ A big thank you to our current 2026 event sponsors!  \n\nFour-Star Sponsors: Mark & Carol Cullen\nThree-Star Sponsors: DoubleTree by Hilton Madison Downtown\nTwo-Star Sponsors: Edgewood University Department of Military & Veterans Services\, MIG Commercial Real Estate\, LLC\, Park Bank\nOne-Star Sponsors: Captain Mary M. Kolar\, USN (Ret) and Mr. Scott Kolar\, Pearson Engineering\, Wisconsin Capital Management
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/convoy-speaker-series-checkpoint-camp-randall/
LOCATION:Camp Randall\, 1440 Monroe St\, Madison\, WI\, 53711\, United States
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SUMMARY:Mess Night at Museum
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our quarterly Mess Night dinner series with guest speaker Joseph Yorio. Drawing on his experience as an Army Ranger\, Green Beret\, paramilitary contractor\, and global business executive\, Joseph M. Yorio reveals that fearlessness is not the absence of fear: it is the discipline to act despite it. From combat zones in Central America\, Africa\, and the Middle East to boardrooms and Washington\, D.C.\, he explores how decisive action\, learning from failure\, and relentless evolution overcome adversity and deliver results. This inspiring keynote challenges veterans and civilians to confront difficult problems\, lead without waiting for permission\, and build a legacy of courage\, purpose\, and action. \nEach Mess Night 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. Event suitable for all ages. \n$50 MEMBERS | $58 NON-MEMBERS \nPurchase tickets here. \nEvent sponsored by the Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation through the generous support of our 2026 Mess Night Series Sponsor Generac Power Systems.
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/mess-night-at-museum-with-joseph-yorio/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Veterans Museum\, 30 W. Mifflin St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Audience
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SUMMARY:Virtual Movie Night Discussion – MacArthur (1977)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nPlease register here. \nAge Appropriateness: This film may not be suitable for all ages as it depicts combat\nviolence\, mild language\, and smoking.
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/virtual-movie-night-discussion-macarthur-1977/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Veterans Museum\, 30 W. Mifflin St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261121T150000
DTSTAMP:20260903T185346Z
CREATED:20260903T160332Z
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UID:10000567-1795269600-1795273200@wisvetsmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Book Club Tour - Soul Patrol: The Riveting True Story of the First African American LRRP Team in Vietnam
DESCRIPTION:Join the museum staff on a gallery tour focusing on themes in the book Soul Patrol: The Riveting True Story of the First African American LRRP Team in Vietnam written by Ed Emanuel. Stark and compelling\, Emanuel’s account provides an unforgettable look at the horror and the heroism that became the daily fare of long-range reconnaissance patrols (LLRP) in Vietnam. \nThe event is free\, but please register in advance here.
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/book-club-tour-soul-patrol-the-riveting-true-story-of-the-first-african-american-lrrp-team-in-vietnam/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Veterans Museum\, 30 W. Mifflin St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Audience
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ORGANIZER;CN="WI Veterans Museum":MAILTO:visitor.curator@dva.wisconsin.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20261212T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20261212T150000
DTSTAMP:20260715T185056Z
CREATED:20260715T183103Z
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UID:10000548-1797084000-1797087600@wisvetsmuseum.com
SUMMARY:WVM Movie Tours: Behind the Lens: MacArthur
DESCRIPTION:Do you like historical films? Are you curious about how accurately Hollywood portrays historical events? Join the Wisconsin Veterans Museum as we delve into these topics through in-person tours that focus on a specific film and period of history (with a Wisconsin angle\, of course). \nThese tours are free to the public\, but registration is required. Do so here.
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/wvm-movie-tours-behind-the-lens-macarthur/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Veterans Museum\, 30 W. Mifflin St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Audience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270116T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270116T150000
DTSTAMP:20260903T185445Z
CREATED:20260903T161811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T185445Z
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SUMMARY:Book Club Tour - The Coming Storm Power\, Conflict and Warnings from History
DESCRIPTION:Join the museum staff on a gallery tour focusing on themes in the book The Coming Storm Power\, Conflict and Warnings from History by Odd Arne Westad. Written by a renowned Yale historian\, this book offers a chilling look at the looming threat of the next Great Power war and the urgent interventions necessary to avoid it in the 21st century. \nThe event is free\, but please register in advance here.
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/book-club-tour-the-coming-storm-power-conflict-and-warnings-from-history/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Veterans Museum\, 30 W. Mifflin St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Audience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270129T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270129T200000
DTSTAMP:20260715T191428Z
CREATED:20260715T191428Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T191428Z
UID:10000553-1801249200-1801252800@wisvetsmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Virtual Movie Night Discussion – Siege of Firebase Gloria (1989)
DESCRIPTION: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. \nRegister here. \nAge Appropriateness: This film may not be suitable for all ages as it depicts severe combat violence\, strong language\, and smoking.
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/virtual-movie-night-discussion-siege-of-firebase-gloria-1989/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Veterans Museum\, 30 W. Mifflin St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Audience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270213T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270213T150000
DTSTAMP:20260715T183951Z
CREATED:20260715T183951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260715T183951Z
UID:10000549-1802527200-1802530800@wisvetsmuseum.com
SUMMARY:WVM Movie Tours: Behind the Lens: Siege of Firebase Gloria
DESCRIPTION:Do you like historical films? Are you curious about how accurately Hollywood portrays historical events? Join the Wisconsin Veterans Museum as we delve into these topics through in-person tours that focus on a specific film and period of history (with a Wisconsin angle\, of course). \nThese tours are free to the public\, but registration is required. Do so here. \n 
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/wvm-movie-tours-behind-the-lens-siege-of-firebase-gloria/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Veterans Museum\, 30 W. Mifflin St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270320T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270320T150000
DTSTAMP:20260903T185621Z
CREATED:20260903T162344Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T185621Z
UID:10000569-1805551200-1805554800@wisvetsmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Book Club Tour - Race and Reunion: The Civil War in American Memory
DESCRIPTION:Join the museum staff on a gallery tour focusing on themes in the book Race and Reunion: The Civil War in American Memory by David W. Blight. The work offers a sweeping narrative of triumph and tragedy\, romance and realism\, is a compelling tale of the politics of memory\, of how a nation healed from civil war without justice. \nThe event is free\, but please register in advance here.
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/book-club-tour-race-and-reunion-the-civil-war-in-american-memory/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Veterans Museum\, 30 W. Mifflin St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Audience
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ORGANIZER;CN="WI Veterans Museum":MAILTO:visitor.curator@dva.wisconsin.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20270515T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20270515T150000
DTSTAMP:20260903T185826Z
CREATED:20260903T162858Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260903T185826Z
UID:10000570-1810389600-1810393200@wisvetsmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Book Club Tour - Deterring Armageddon: A Biography of NATO
DESCRIPTION:Join the museum staff on a gallery tour focusing on themes in the book Deterring Armageddon: A Biography of NATO: the “astonishingly fine history” of the world’s most successful military alliance by Peter Apps. The book covers the history of the world’s most successful military alliance\, from the wrecked Europe of 1945 to Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine.\nThe event is free\, but please register in advance.
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/book-club-tour-deterring-armageddon-a-biography-of-nato/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Veterans Museum\, 30 W. Mifflin St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="WI Veterans Museum":MAILTO:visitor.curator@dva.wisconsin.gov
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