Origins and Evolutions of Aviation Nose Art
Much like a person would customize a car, nose art on airplanes grew out of the crewmen’s desire to personalize their crafts. Beginning in World War I, European forces decorated...
Iraq by Way of Stoughton: A Marine’s story
Sergeant Major Corcoran appears on the right. Major General Craig C. Crenshaw, commanding general of Marine Corps Logistics Command, stands in between Maj. Christopher M. Siekman, commanding officer of Recruiting...
Curator Conversations- The Greatest Allied Fighters of WWII’s European Air War
Of all the fighter planes fielded by the Western Allies over Europe in World War II, which one has the greatest impact? Join Museum Director Chris Kolakowski, Curator of Exhibits...
Special Lecture with Francis Gary Powers, Jr.
The Wisconsin Veterans Museum is pleased to announce its first in-person event since January 2020 with a special lecture presented by Francis Gary Powers, Jr. He is the son of...
July 2021 VIRTUAL! Drink & Draw: WATERCOLOR
Welcome to the JULY 2021 Virtual! Drink & Draw In honor of World Watercolor Month we will be working on watercolors this Drink & Draw. No experience is necessary. Gather...
Curator Conversations- The Admirals Wept: Billy Mitchell and the Atlantic Bombing Tests of 1921
In the summer of 1921, a group of fliers led by Wisconsin’s Billy Mitchell proved in a series of tests that warships could be sunk solely from the air. This...
WISCONSIN VETERANS MUSEUM TO RE-OPEN JULY 1
WISCONSIN VETERANS MUSEUM TO RE-OPEN JULY 1 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WISCONSIN VETERANS MUSEUM TO RE-OPEN JULY 1 New Exhibits to Highlight Diversity MADISON (June 8, 2021)...
Reflecting on PTSD: Experiences and Recovery
“It’s been a very hard journey, and that’s why I like sharing it with people, so that they can realize what it’s really like for some people. Granted, some soldiers...
Movie Night Virtual Discussion – Zero Dark Thirty (2012)
Grab some popcorn and a seat in your favorite chair, and join us for a Movie Night and Virtual Discussion with the Wisconsin Veterans Museum Staff. While we can’t all...