Madison artist Michael Hecht tells the story of Walt Whitman and his Civil War involvement through new exhibit at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum

...W. Mifflin St., across the street from the State Capitol. For more information go to www.wisvetsmuseum.com. -30- 201 West Washington Avenue | Madison, Wisconsin 53707 1-800-WIS-VETS | WisVets@dva.wisconsin.gov | WisVets.com...

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MEDIA ALERT: NEW EXHIBIT–”IN MY SPARE MOMENTS: THE ART OF HAROLD F. SCHMITZ”

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 11, 2019   NEW EXHIBIT: IN MY SPARE MOMENTS: THE ART OF HAROLD F. SCHMITZ FEATURES MILWAUKEE NATIVE’S DRAWINGS COMPLETED WHILE SERVING IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC...

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MEDIA ALERT: NEW DISPLAY CASE: COMMEMORATING 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF D-DAY

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 31, 2019   NEW DISPLAY CASE: COMMEMORATING D-DAY 75TH ANNIVERSARY FEATURES ARTIFACTS OWNED BY MILWAUKEE NATIVE AND NAVY RADIOMAN MARTIN F. GUTEKUNST, WHO SERVED IN NORMANDY...

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NEW TRAVELING EXHIBIT: I AM NOT INVISIBLE EXHIBIT UNVEILING

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 7, 2019   GOV. TONY EVERS, WISCONSIN VETERANS MUSEUM UNVEIL ‘I AM NOT INVISIBLE’ EXHIBIT HIGHLIGHTING WOMEN VETERANS MADISON, Wis. – On Thursday, November 7th, The...

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JULY 2020 VIRTUAL! DRINK & DRAW

Navy Week 2020 July 13-17, 2020 is Navy Week in Madison. This year, the programs will be hosted virtually. In honor of the celebration we have chosen images with a...

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Drink & Draw

Virtual Drink & Draw: Mixed-Media Sketchbooks with special guest artist M.B. Dallocchio

...occupation. REGISTER HERE Learn more about the artist here: https://www.thedesertwarrior.com/ This event is free of charge and open to anyone who registers. We will send you a link to join...

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June 2021 VIRTUAL! Drink & Draw with Guest Artist M.B. Dallocchio

Mixed-Media Sketchbooks with special guest artist M.B. Dallocchio Date: June 11, 2021 Time: 7-8PM We are thrilled to announce M.B. Dallocchio as our guest artist for the June 2021 Drink...

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Smithsonian Chooses Museum for Community Engagement Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Wisconsin Veterans Museum to Collaborate with Smithsonian and International Coalition of Sites of Conscience on Year-Long Community Engagement Initiative   MADISON, Wis. (Feb. 10, 2022) This Smithsonian...

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Book Talk with George Kohn

...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...

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Drink & Draw

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...

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