Wisconsin Veterans Museum’s Video Receives a Silver Telly

...raises funds for the Veterans Museum’s award-winning programs and exhibits. For more information on the Museum, visit www.WisVetsMuseum.com. For the Foundation, visit www.WVMFoundation.com. -30- 201 West Washington Avenue | Madison,...

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New York Times Best-Selling Author Jeff Shaara to Speak at Wisconsin Veterans Museum

...and may be purchased by calling Jennifer Carlson at (608) 264-6086 or visiting www.wvmfoundation.com. The event is sponsored by Edgewood College and the University of Wisconsin Medical Foundation. For more...

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Smithsonian Chooses Museum for Community Engagement Program

...professionals at their member sites and other public and private entities in dialogue, audience engagement, equity, and inclusion. More information is available at https://www.sitesofconscience.org/en/home/ About the Wisconsin Veterans Museum Since...

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Gather Stories of Your Family’s Veterans with Research Resources from the Wisconsin Veterans Museum

...the direction of someone who does. You can find our online genealogy resources on our website. The most commonly used resources are our Civil War, Spanish-American War, and World War...

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We Hope You Enjoyed the Tour

...Tour. JOIN OR GIVE TODAY! DONATE ONLINE: Click Here BECOME A MEMBER ONLINE: Click Here CALL: (608)261-0536 MAIL: You can mail your donation to: Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation 30 W....

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Vietnam countryside seen from a helicopter, soldier’s silhouette in the foreground.

Reflecting on PTSD: Experiences and Recovery

...of combat-related stress and PTSD from the First World War to the present. As part of PTSD Awareness Month, we also encourage you to explore WAR:RAW, our online exhibit featuring...

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FOX VALLEY VETERANS TELL THEIR STORIES

...traveling exhibits, and online presentations. Currently, we are collecting oral histories from the Fox Valley. Below you will find sample of Fox Valley veterans and online access to their complete...

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The Archivist Chronicles: Civil War History Mystery

...to uncover the story ourselves, even after more than 100 years have passed. These “history mysteries” are a challenging but fun aspect of museum work. Several years ago, our archives...

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WISCONSIN VETERANS MUSEUM UNVEILS A NEW EXHIBIT

...– On Friday, May 27, Wisconsin Veterans Museum visitors will have the opportunity to look more than 100 years in the past and examine the use of war propaganda through...

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FAMED BALD EAGLE MASCOT “OLD ABE” CONFIRMED AS MALE DNA TESTING OF MASCOTS FEATHERS ANSWERS 150 YEAR OLD DEBATE

...also used as the logo for the Racine-based J.I. Case for the company’s first 100 years of existence. Replicas of Old Abe can be found in Madison at the Assembly...

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