Vietnam Veterans Day
...a letter, dated November 28, 1965, Duckworth tells his family: Well, I guess you know now. It’s like the old saying goes: what you don’t know doesn’t hurt you. Besides...
A Shared Experience
...Colonel Orville W. Martin Sr., Division Artillery Commander of the 7th Armored Division. Orville W. Martin Sr.—better known as “Doc”—was born in Neenah, Wisconsin in 1897. He began his studies...
Marcia Anderson, the Trailblazer
...Army, demonstrating professional excellence on objective Army standards, knowing her profession better than her peers, and drawing on the support of her family's strong military tradition. The following summarizes the...
Oneida Warrior James K. Overman on racism and rescuing pilots
...pilot was down, if I was a wingman, I would back off so the enemy wouldn't know we were circling right over. I would back off and start to strike....
Gather Stories of Your Family’s Veterans with Research Resources from the Wisconsin Veterans Museum
Genealogy, or learning about one’s ancestors, has been growing in popularity lately with the addition of so many resources to the internet. It has never been easier to search census...
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....
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...
Madison’s Count This Penny Set to Debut New Civil War Songs for Record Release Party at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum
...invited by the Museum to write and record two brand new songs inspired by archival letters of Wisconsin Civil War soldiers as part of its ongoing program series encouraging local...
August 2021 VIRTUAL! Drink & Draw: MARKERS
...Eraser Paper- preferably mixed media paper Markers, assorted, any brand Paintbrushes, various sizes Container for water Water Paper towels or small rags ...
W. Jerome Frautschi Gives $10 million to Building a New Wisconsin Veterans Museum
...facility. “I support the Wisconsin Veterans Museum’s goal of building a brand-new state-of-the-art facility at 30 West Mifflin Street, as it continues to advance my goal for a cultural arts...