2011 Spring Programs at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum to Commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War

...a number of interesting programs planned this spring to kick off the commemoration of the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War. All programs are free, and open to the public....

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IN MY SPARE MOMENTS: THE ART OF HAROLD F. SCHMITZ

...Military & Veteran Services Hometown Painting Services, LLC Gerald Miller Oregon-Brooklyn Memorial, VFW Post 10272 WAVE-Wisconsin Association of Veteran Employers For museum hours visit: www.wisvetsmuseum.com/contact/ For media inquiries visit: www.wisvetsmuseum.com/newsroom/...

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Powerful Line-up at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 1, 2011 Powerful Line-up at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum (MADISON) ― The Wisconsin Veterans Museum has a number of interesting programs in November. All programs are...

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From Paper To Iron: Wisconsin Joins the Civil War New Exhibit Opening at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum

...a single piece of PAPER, a declaration of war from Governor Alexander Randall that assured his state would protect and defend the Union until its last breath. By the end...

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Michael Telzrow to Serve as Director of Wisconsin Veterans Museum

...and is located at 30 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...

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Jeff Carnes: Veteran in the Spotlight

...1st Armored Division. The unit was charged with leading Task Force Falcon, a part of a NATO-led international peacekeeping force. He returned to the United States in 2001 and continued...

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Wisconsin Veterans Museum conducted its 2,000th interview for its Oral History Program

...born May 12, 1931 and raised in Green Bay, Wisconsin. With his parents’ permission, Dennis joined the Army in 1948, at age 17 and prior to graduating from high school....

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Jeff Carnes: Veteran in the Spotlight

...1st Armored Division. The unit was charged with leading Task Force Falcon, a part of a NATO-led international peacekeeping force. He returned to the United States in 2001 and continued...

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Listening to Learn: Oral Histories from Women in Service

...Integration Act of 1948. The implementation of these new policies has been complicated. Women have had to navigate challenges with uniforms, lodging, bathroom facilities, pregnancy, and sexual harassment. Oral histories...

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Liaison Officer Karl Hanson

...serving as a liaison officer to the Iraqi Prime Minister’s Situation Room as a part of Headquarters, Multi-National Force-Iraq. This flag was flown over the office of the Iraqi Prime...

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