History of the Wisconsin Veterans Museum

...the Grand Army of the Republic (G.A.R.)—an important veterans organization. The space was designated the G.A.R. Memorial Hall. A destructive fire gutted the State Capitol in 1904, consuming many of...

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GUEST BLOG BY RICK BERRY, VIETNAM VETERAN AND WVM VOLUNTEER

...to and landings in simulated landing zones, etc. The instructor pilots were all Vietnam veterans, knew firsthand exactly what flying a helicopter in Vietnam entailed, and did their very best...

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Ho-Chunk Nation Warrior Owen C. Mike

Ho-Chunk Warrior Owen C. Mike

...to combat. In summation, Mike provides a Ho-Chunk veteran's view of the Vietnam War. Though Mike passed away November 18, 2014, his experience and perspective remain a valued part of...

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VIRTUAL DRINK & DRAW FEBRUARY

...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...

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Mess Night- Louise Endres Moore

Mess Night at the Museum: January 19, 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...

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Virtual! Drink & Draw February 2023

...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...

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VIRTUAL DRINK & DRAW APRIL

...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...

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VIRTUAL DRINK & DRAW JUNE

...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...

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VIRTUAL DRINK & DRAW AUGUST

...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...

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Theresa M. Dischler: A WAAC’s Story

Even before the attack on Pearl Harbor, plans were underway to form a military-affiliated organization for women. Its goal was to train women for noncombatant military positions, thereby freeing men...

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