The Last Full Measure: Wisconsin in the Civil War, New Exhibit Opening at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum

...open The Last Full Measure: Wisconsin in the Civil War, 1863 – 1865 on Friday, July 12, 2013. An exhibit to commemorate the 150th Anniversary of the Civil War, The...

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ARTHUR SZYK: AN ARTIST AT WAR AND JOHN VLOSSAK: WARTIME CARTOONS FROM CALCUTTA TWO EXHIBITS OPENING AT THE WISCONSIN VETERANS MUSEUM

...Friday, May 3, 2013 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum. Arthur Szyk was a well-known artist by the time he moved to the United States...

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2013 Spring Programs

...program, its history, collection and ongoing efforts to collect and preserve veteran stories and experiences, recorded in their own voices. The panelists include Molly Graham, the museum’s oral historian, Rick...

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WDVA to Observe Veterans Day at Ceremonies Statewide

...legacy of those men and women veterans, those who are serving, and their families for the sacrifices they make for our freedom,” said WDVA Secretary John Scocos. “I encourage all...

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History Comes Alive at Forest Hill Cemetery

...2012 in Madison. In its 14th year, the award-winning living history program, supported by the Dane County Cultural Affairs Commission with additional funds from The Evjue Foundation, Inc., charitable arm...

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WDVA Announces Centennial Celebration of Camp Randall Arch as Part of the Year of the Veteran

...30 W. Mifflin St., across the street from the StateCapitol. 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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β€œFritz Wolf: Badger State Ace” New World War II Exhibit to Open at Wisconsin Veterans Museum

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 24, 2012 “Fritz Wolf: Badger State Ace” New World War II Exhibit to Open at Wisconsin Veterans Museum (MADISON) ― On Tuesday, January 31, a new...

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Capitol Christmas Tree Lighting to Honor Veterans and Their Service

...from the State Capitol. For more information contact Jennifer Carlson, or jennifer.carlson@dva.state.wi.us, or 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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Powerful Line-up at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum

...free, and open to the public. They are hosted in the Wisconsin Veterans Museum’s 2nd Floor Education Center, unless otherwise noted. When: Friday, November 4, 2011 at Noon Topic: “Why...

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New Veteran Art Exhibit Opening at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum A Vision from Another Sky: The Paintings of Vietnam Veteran Jim Walktendonk

...children, and grandchildren, and his love of music. Meet the artist of this exhibit on Gallery Night this Friday, October 14, 2011 from 5:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the...

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