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SUMMARY:Virtual Drink & Draw September
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our virtual Drink & Draw events as our Artist In-Residence is joined by talented guest artists who lead you through a delightful drawing experience inspired by images from the Wisconsin Veterans Museum collection. So gather your supplies\, pour yourself a beverage\, and bring your artistic energy as we spend the evening together stretching our creative muscles. \nREGISTER HERE \nThis event is free of charge and open to anyone who registers. We will send you a link to join the event after you register. \nProgram funding made possible by the Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation through the generous support of Generac Power Systems. \n \n 
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/virtual-drink-draw-september/
LOCATION:Online\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Audience
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CREATED:20210611T005138Z
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SUMMARY:Movie Night Virtual Discussion - Paths of Glory (1957)
DESCRIPTION: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 be together\, we can share discussion on major motion pictures that deal with the hardships\, humor\, and horrors of combat. Paths of Glory will be our feature for May\, which follows the story of 3 World War I soldiers who refuse to continue on an impossible mission\, and their commanding officer who takes up their defense during their court-martial. Starring Kurt Douglas\, George Macready\, Ralph Meeker\, and Adolphe Menjou\, this Stanley Kubrick classic is ranked as one of the best war films of all time. Your mission is to watch the movie\, which is available from most libraries or on streaming services (we will not be watching the movie the night of the program)\, while thinking about the discussion questions we will provide you.  \nOn August 27\, 2021\, at 7:00 pm we’ll all meet via Zoom for a discussion led by museum staff. We will cover themes such as conflict\, politics\, pop culture\, the military\, and movie-making. After you register\, we will email you the discussion questions and a link to join the virtual discussion via Zoom. This event is free and open to the public.  \n Age Appropriate: This event is suitable for mature audiences as it depicts war violence.   \nProgram funding made possible by the Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation through the generous support of Generac Power Systems.  \n \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/movie-night-virtual-discussion-paths-of-glory-1957/
LOCATION:Online\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Audience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210823T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210823T130000
DTSTAMP:20210611T013036Z
CREATED:20210611T013036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210611T013036Z
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SUMMARY:Book Talk - The Party Dolls: The True\, Tragic Story of Two Americans' Attempted Escape from a 1969 Hanoi POW Camp (Independently Published\, 2021)
DESCRIPTION:The Wisconsin Veterans Museum welcomes George Hayward to introduce his newest work\, The Party Dolls. This story of escape from a Hanoi prisoner of war camp details the horrors of being a POW in Vietnam and the often tragic consequences faced by those who try to escape. George will talk about this book\, the research and the interviews he conducted\, and the torment these two men endured for their actions. The event is free and open to the public. \n This event is suitable for mature audiences. \nProgram funding made possible by the Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation through the generous support of Generac Power Systems.  \n  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/book-talk-the-party-dolls-the-true-tragic-story-of-two-americans-attempted-escape-from-a-1969-hanoi-pow-camp-independently-published-2021/
LOCATION:Online\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Audience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210817T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210817T200000
DTSTAMP:20210713T185707Z
CREATED:20210611T211451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210713T185707Z
UID:10000315-1629226800-1629230400@wisvetsmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Wisconsin Veterans Museum Trivia Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our virtual trivia night and test your historical knowledge. Sign up as individuals or as a team and go head to head with other players. This free event will be based on 3 rounds of trivia\, with each round focusing on topics such as: history\, pop culture\, names and places\, events\, and fun facts!  \nFor this virtual trivia night\, we will be using the Kahoot! app. This app will allow for the multiple choice questions we will use during each round. Simply log onto Kahoot.it the night of the event (either through your mobile device or on a separate browser tab) and we will provide the access code…nothing to download and easy to use. Lots of fun will be had by all and prizes are given to the top 3 players/teams. \nThis program is suitable for all ages. \nProgram funding made possible by the Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation through the generous support of Generac Power Systems. \n \nREGISTER HERE \n 
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/wisconsin-veterans-museum-trivia-night-2/
LOCATION:Online\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Audience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210813T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210813T200000
DTSTAMP:20210713T185735Z
CREATED:20210611T022210Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210713T185735Z
UID:10000314-1628881200-1628884800@wisvetsmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Virtual Drink & Draw August
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our virtual Drink & Draw events as our Artist In-Residence is joined by talented guest artists who lead you through a delightful drawing experience inspired by images from the Wisconsin Veterans Museum collection. So gather your supplies\, pour yourself a beverage\, and bring your artistic energy as we spend the evening together stretching our creative muscles.  \nThis event is free of charge and open to anyone who registers. We will send you a link to join the event after you register. This program is suitable for all ages. \nProgram funding made possible by the Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation through the generous support of Generac Power Systems. \n \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/virtual-drink-draw-august/
LOCATION:Online\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Audience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210809T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210809T130000
DTSTAMP:20210717T010830Z
CREATED:20210717T010830Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210717T010830Z
UID:10000323-1628510400-1628514000@wisvetsmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Curator Conversations- The Greatest Allied Fighters of WWII's European Air War
DESCRIPTION: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 Greg Krueger\, and Curator of History Kevin Hampton for a panel discussion and consideration of two nominees: the RAF’s Spitfire and the USAAF’s P-51. \nThis event is free and suitable for all ages. \nProgram funding made possible by the Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation through the generous support of Generac Power Systems. \n \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/curator-conversations-the-greatest-allied-fighters-of-wwiis-european-air-war/
LOCATION:Online\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Audience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210730T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210730T200000
DTSTAMP:20210522T020454Z
CREATED:20210328T013342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210522T020454Z
UID:10000240-1627671600-1627675200@wisvetsmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Movie Night Virtual Discussion - The Last Full Measure (2019)
DESCRIPTION: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 be together\, we can share discussion on major motion pictures that deal with the hardships\, humor\, and horrors of combat. For July\, we will be looking at the 2019 powerhouse\, The Last Full Measure\, starring Sebastian Stan\, William Hurt\, Samuel L. Jackson\, and Christopher Plummer. Set in the decades after the Vietnam War\, DoD staffer Scott Huffman is assigned to investigate a request for a Medal of Honor award. Learning the truth is sometimes difficult\, yet what is discovered will not only change Huffman’s life\, but the lives of others. Your mission is to watch the movie\, which is available from most libraries or on streaming services (we will not be watching the movie the night of the program)\, while thinking about the discussion questions we will provide you. On July 30\, 2021\, at 7:00 pm we’ll all meet via Zoom for a discussion led by museum staff. We will cover themes such as conflict\, politics\, pop culture\, the military\, and movie-making. After you register\, we will email you the discussion questions and a link to join the virtual discussion via Zoom. This event is free and open to the public.  \nAge Appropriate: This event is suitable for mature audiences as there is strong language and war violence throughout  \nProgram funding made possible by the Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation through the generous support of Generac Power Systems. \n \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/movie-night-virtual-discussion-fury-2014/
LOCATION:Online\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Audience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210726T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210726T130000
DTSTAMP:20210713T185325Z
CREATED:20210702T225221Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210713T185325Z
UID:10000321-1627300800-1627304400@wisvetsmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Curator Conversations- The Admirals Wept: Billy Mitchell and the Atlantic Bombing Tests of 1921
DESCRIPTION: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 development influenced many developments up to and including World War II and beyond. WVM’s Chris Kolakowski and Kevin Hampton will explore the tests\, their impact\, and their legacies. \nThis event is free and suitable for all ages. \nProgram funding made possible by the Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation through the generous support of Generac Power Systems. \n \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/curator-conversations-the-admirals-wept-billy-mitchell-and-the-atlantic-bombing-tests-of-1921/
LOCATION:Online\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Audience
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210720T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210720T200000
DTSTAMP:20210713T200104Z
CREATED:20210519T005310Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210713T200104Z
UID:10000308-1626807600-1626811200@wisvetsmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Wisconsin Veterans Museum Trivia Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our virtual trivia night and test your historical knowledge. Sign up as individuals or as a team and go head to head with other players. This free event will be based on 3 rounds of trivia\, with each round focusing on topics such as: history\, pop culture\, names and places\, events\, and fun facts! For this virtual trivia night\, we will be using the Kahoot! app. This app will allow for the multiple choice questions we will use during each round. Simply log onto Kahoot.it the night of the event (either through your mobile device or on a separate browser tab) and we will provide the access code…nothing to download and easy to use. Lots of fun will be had by all and prizes are given to the top 3 players/teams. \nThis event is suitable for all ages. \nProgram funding made possible by the Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation through the generous support of Generac Power Systems. \n \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/wisconsin-veterans-museum-trivia-night/
LOCATION:Online\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Audience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210709T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210709T200000
DTSTAMP:20210609T042634Z
CREATED:20210609T042634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210609T042634Z
UID:10000311-1625857200-1625860800@wisvetsmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Virtual Drink & Draw July
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our virtual Drink & Draw events as our Artist In-Residence is joined by talented guest artists who lead you through a delightful drawing experience inspired by images from the Wisconsin Veterans Museum collection. So gather your supplies\, pour yourself a beverage\, and bring your artistic energy as we spend the evening together stretching our creative muscles.  \nThis event is free of charge and open to anyone who registers. We will send you a link to join the event after you register. \nProgram funding made possible by the Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation through the generous support of Generac Power Systems. \n \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/virtual-drink-draw-july/
LOCATION:Online\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Audience
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/WEB.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210625T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210625T200000
DTSTAMP:20210617T195323Z
CREATED:20210529T202841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210617T195323Z
UID:10000309-1624647600-1624651200@wisvetsmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Movie Night Virtual Discussion- Fury (2014)
DESCRIPTION: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 be together\, we can share discussion on major motion pictures that deal with the hardships\, humor\, and horrors of combat. June brings us into tank combat on the European front as we watch the Brad Pitt drama Fury. This film looks at a young rookie assigned to a veteran Sergeant’s tank crew as they push through Germany to deliver the final blow to Nazi’s.   \nYour mission is to watch the movie on your own and review the questions we provide you before this discussion event. On June 25\, 2021\, at 7:00 pm we’ll all meet via Zoom for a conversation led by museum staff. We will cover themes such as conflict\, politics\, pop culture\, the military\, and movie-making. After you register\, we will email you the discussion questions and a link to join the virtual discussion via Zoom. \n This event is free and open to the public and suitable for mature audiences.  \nProgram funding made possible by the Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation through the generous support of Generac Power Systems. \n \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/movie-night-virtual-discussion-fury-2014-2/
LOCATION:Online\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Audience
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210615T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210615T200000
DTSTAMP:20210330T205627Z
CREATED:20210328T031116Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210330T205627Z
UID:10000244-1623783600-1623787200@wisvetsmuseum.com
SUMMARY:June Trivia Night
DESCRIPTION:Have fun testing your historical knowledge and join us for virtual trivia night. Sign up as individuals or as a team and go head-to-head with other players. This free event will be based on 3 rounds of trivia\, with each round focusing on topics such as: history\, pop culture\, names and places\, events\, and fun facts.   \nFor this game\, we use the Kahoot! app. This app will allow for the multiple-choice questions we ask each round. Simply log onto Kahoot.it the night of the event (either through your mobile device or on a separate browser tab) and we will provide the access code…nothing to download and easy to use. Lots of fun will be had by all and prizes are given to the top 3 players/teams.  \nSponsor:  Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/june-trivia-night/
LOCATION:Online\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Audience
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210614T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210614T130000
DTSTAMP:20210529T223151Z
CREATED:20210529T222436Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210529T223151Z
UID:10000310-1623672000-1623675600@wisvetsmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Book Talk - Such Anxious Hours: Wisconsin Women's Voices from the Civil War
DESCRIPTION:The Wisconsin Veterans Museum welcomes Jo Ann Carr to talk about her 2019 work Such Anxious Hours\, which details the letters and diaries of Wisconsin women who took care of the homes\, farmsteads\, and families while their spouses were off fighting during the Civil War. Jo Ann will highlight the lives of 3 women during these uncertain times and discuss the research that went into editing these stories into a collection that uncovers the oft-forgotten side of this tragic war. \nThis event is free and open to the public and suitable for all audiences.  \nProgram funding made possible by the Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation through the generous support of Generac Power Systems. \n \nREGISTER HERE \n 
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/book-talk-such-anxious-hours-wisconsin-womens-voices-from-the-civil-war/
LOCATION:Online\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Audience
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210611T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210611T200000
DTSTAMP:20210519T224811Z
CREATED:20210328T032804Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210519T224811Z
UID:10000249-1623438000-1623441600@wisvetsmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Virtual Drink & Draw: Mixed-Media Sketchbooks with special guest artist M.B. Dallocchio
DESCRIPTION:Brief Description: We are thrilled to announce M.B. Dallocchio as our guest artist for the June 2021 Drink & Draw. Grab your drawing supplies and your sketchbook to learn how to create a mixed-media sketch book. This month’s format will be a little different because we will be showing M.B.’s pre-recorded workshop so you may get the best visuals of the work she is demonstrating. The artist and our education staff will still be available live to answer any questions. No experience necessary. \nM.B. Dallocchio is a London-based Chamorro artist\, author\, and social worker who specializes in artistic psychosocial rehabilitation. \nDallocchio served as a medic\, mental health sergeant\, and retention NCO in the US Army for eight years. While on deployment to Ramadi\, Iraq in 2004-2005\, she served as a member of “Team Lioness\,” the first female team that was attached to Marine infantry and Special Forces units to perform checkpoint operations\, house raids\, and personnel searches on Iraqi women and children for weapons and explosives. \nIn addition to having been featured in the San Francisco Chronicle\, New York Times\, Huffington Post\, Las Vegas Review-Journal\, PBS\, Yahoo! News\, and many other media outlets covering facing injustice during and after combat\, she also speaks out on women and minority issues\, post-traumatic resilience\, and the importance of self-empowerment. Dallocchio received her MSW from the University of Southern California and is a David L. Boren Scholar in Czech studies and international relations. \nShe currently produces art tutorials and virtual exhibits on Veteran Art Studio via YouTube and other social media platforms. Her current virtual gallery exhibit\, Fuetsan Famalao’an: A Journey Through Chamorro Matriarchy\, is on display from 01 May – 31 Jul 2021. It features a chronology of Indigenous Chamorro women and survival from matriarchal society through centuries of multilateral colonization and military occupation.\nREGISTER HERE \nLearn more about the artist here: https://www.thedesertwarrior.com/ \nThis event is free of charge and open to anyone who registers. We will send you a link to join the event after you register.\nProgram funding made possible by the Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation through the generous support of Generac Power Systems.
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/virtual-drink-draw-june/
LOCATION:Online\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Audience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210528T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210528T200000
DTSTAMP:20210330T205249Z
CREATED:20210328T012853Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210330T205249Z
UID:10000237-1622228400-1622232000@wisvetsmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Movie Night Virtual Discussion - The Sand Pebbles (1966)
DESCRIPTION: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 be together\, we can share discussion on major motion pictures that deal with the hardships\, humor\, and horrors of combat. The Sand Pebbles will be our feature for May\, which is the story of naval gunboat crew on the Yangtze River facing upheaval in China during the mid-1920’s. Starring Steve McQueen\, Richard Attenborough\, Richard Crenna\, and Candice Bergen\, this Academy Award winning film deserves a spot on our list. \nYour mission is to watch the movie on your own and review the questions we provide you before this discussion event. On May 28\, 2021\, at 7:00 pm we’ll all meet via Zoom for a conversation led by museum staff. We will cover themes such as conflict\, politics\, pop culture\, the military\, and movie-making. \nAfter you register\, we will email you the discussion questions and a link to join the virtual discussion via Zoom. This event is free and open to the public and suitable for mature audiences. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/movie-night-virtual-discussion-the-sand-pebbles-1966/
LOCATION:Online\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Audience
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/WEB-3.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210524T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210524T130000
DTSTAMP:20210520T003852Z
CREATED:20210512T181655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210520T003852Z
UID:10000307-1621857600-1621861200@wisvetsmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Curator Conversations - While You Were Away: Refreshing the Exhibit Galleries
DESCRIPTION:While the Wisconsin Veterans Museum has been closed\, the staff have reimagined the permanent exhibit presentation and refreshed some of the stories that are being told there. Join Chris Kolakowski\, WVM Director\, and Kevin Hampton\, WVM Curator of History\, as they discuss the project and share some of the new stories that will be on display when the museum reopens.  \nProgram funding made possible by the Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation through the generous support of Generac Power Systems. \n \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/curator-conversations-while-you-were-away-refreshing-the-exhibit-galleries/
LOCATION:Online\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Audience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210518T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210518T200000
DTSTAMP:20210330T205521Z
CREATED:20210328T014141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210330T205521Z
UID:10000241-1621364400-1621368000@wisvetsmuseum.com
SUMMARY:May Trivia Night
DESCRIPTION:Have fun testing your historical knowledge and join us for virtual trivia night. Sign up as individuals or as a team and go head-to-head with other players. This free event will be based on 3 rounds of trivia\, with each round focusing on topics such as: history\, pop culture\, names and places\, events\, and fun facts.   \nFor this game\, we use the Kahoot! app. This app will allow for the multiple-choice questions we ask each round. Simply log onto Kahoot.it the night of the event (either through your mobile device or on a separate browser tab) and we will provide the access code…nothing to download and easy to use. Lots of fun will be had by all and prizes are given to the top 3 players/teams.  \nSponsor:  Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/may-trivia-night/
LOCATION:Online\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Audience
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210514T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210514T200000
DTSTAMP:20210330T025041Z
CREATED:20210328T032228Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210330T025041Z
UID:10000247-1621018800-1621022400@wisvetsmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Virtual Drink & Draw May
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our virtual Drink & Draw events as we lead you through a delightful drawing experience inspired by images from the Wisconsin Veterans Museum collection. Gather your supplies\, pour yourself a beverage\, and bring your artistic energy as we spend the evening together stretching our creative muscles.   \nThis event is free of charge and open to anyone who registers. We will send you a link to join the event after you register.  \nSponsor:  Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/virtual-drink-draw-may/
LOCATION:Online\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Audience
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210503T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210503T130000
DTSTAMP:20210422T193456Z
CREATED:20210411T001202Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210422T193456Z
UID:10000305-1620043200-1620046800@wisvetsmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Curator Conversations - Akira Toki and the Purple Heart Battalion
DESCRIPTION:Tune in to this Curator Conversations and be inspired by the bravery of Japanese-Americans who served in the United States military during World War II. Many of the 20\,000 Japanese-Americans who served\, including a Madison\, Wisconsin native named Akira Toki\, did so as part of the 442nd Regimental Combat team. This unit was made up predominantly of Japanese-Americans who fought Nazis\, prejudice\, and questions about their loyalty. These brave men defeated them all\, becoming one of the most decorated American units in the war and earning the nickname The Purple Heart Battalion.  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/curator-conversations-akira-toki-and-the-purple-heart-battalion/
LOCATION:Online\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Audience
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/Website-1-1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210430T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210430T200000
DTSTAMP:20210330T204714Z
CREATED:20210327T221253Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210330T204714Z
UID:10000236-1619809200-1619812800@wisvetsmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Movie Night Virtual Discussion - The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957)
DESCRIPTION: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 be together yet\, we can share discussion on major motion pictures that deal with the hardships\, humor\, and horrors of combat. Our film for April is the 1957 classic\, The Bridge on the River Kwai. This WWII drama stars William Holden\, Alec Guinness\, Jack Hawkins\, and Sessue Hayakawa and focuses on British POW’s tasked to build a bridge while allied planners plot to destroy it.   \nYour mission is to watch the movie on your own and review the questions we provide you before this discussion event. On April 30\, 2021\, at 7:00 pm we’ll all meet via Zoom for a conversation led by museum staff. We will cover themes such as conflict\, politics\, pop culture\, the military\, and movie-making.   \nAfter you register\, we will email you the discussion questions and a link to join the virtual discussion via Zoom. This event is free and open to the public and suitable for all ages.  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/movie-night-virtual-discussion-the-bridge-on-the-river-kwai-1957/
LOCATION:Online\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Audience
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/WEB-2.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210427T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210427T130000
DTSTAMP:20210422T193619Z
CREATED:20210410T231939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210422T193619Z
UID:10000304-1619524800-1619528400@wisvetsmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Curator Conversations - Tracing Private Ryan: World War II Genealogy
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in filling in the stories of your ancestors who are World War II veterans? Have you been trying but you’ve run into roadblocks? Let Wisconsin Veterans Museum Reference Archivist\, Russ Horton help.   \nPrivacy laws\, federal records destroyed in a fire\, and a plethora of acronyms and military jargon can all combine to make researching a World War II veteran challenging. In this Curator Conversation\, Russ will share methods and tips you can use to figure out the types of information to seek\, ways to understand the information when you get it\, and more as you trace the World War II ancestor in your family tree.  \nREGISTER HERE \n 
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/curator-conversations-tracing-private-ryan-world-war-ii-genealogy/
LOCATION:Online\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Audience
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/website-2.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210422T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210422T200000
DTSTAMP:20210216T044546Z
CREATED:20210216T041655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210216T044546Z
UID:10000302-1619118000-1619121600@wisvetsmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Mess Night: Combat & Trust with Adam Holton
DESCRIPTION:Join us via ZOOM for a discussion with Adam Holton\, former Commanding Officer of Golf Company\, 2nd Battalion\, 24th Marines. In 2004 Holton took Madison-based Golf Company to Iraq as part of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Holton arrived a few months after the situation in Iraq had turned into full-scale insurgency. Challenged with a mission in an area of operation that was almost 50% Shia and 50% Sunni\, Holton and the members of Golf Company learned to build trust. \nSince returning from deployment\, Holton has stayed connected with the important effort of supporting veterans and conveying the importance of our country fulfilling the social contract we have with them. Currently\, he is writing a book telling stories of the individuals he served with. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/mess-night-combat-trust-with-adam-holton/
LOCATION:Online\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Audience
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/WEBSITE.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210420T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210420T200000
DTSTAMP:20210328T013736Z
CREATED:20210325T012636Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210328T013736Z
UID:10000234-1618945200-1618948800@wisvetsmuseum.com
SUMMARY:April Trivia Night
DESCRIPTION:Have fun testing your historical knowledge and join us for virtual trivia night. Sign up as individuals or as a team and go head-to-head with other players. This free event will be based on 3 rounds of trivia\, with each round focusing on topics such as: history\, pop culture\, names and places\, events\, and fun facts. \nFor this game\, we use the Kahoot! app. This app will allow for the multiple-choice questions we ask each round. Simply log onto Kahoot.it the night of the event (either through your mobile device or on a separate browser tab) and we will provide the access code…nothing to download and easy to use. Lots of fun will be had by all and prizes are given to the top 3 players/teams.\nSponsored by the Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/trivia-night-10/
LOCATION:Online\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Audience
ORGANIZER;CN="WI Veterans Museum":MAILTO:visitor.curator@dva.wisconsin.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210409T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210409T200000
DTSTAMP:20210330T024848Z
CREATED:20210328T031910Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210330T024848Z
UID:10000245-1617994800-1617998400@wisvetsmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Virtual Drink & Draw April
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our virtual Drink & Draw events as we lead you through a delightful drawing experience inspired by images from the Wisconsin Veterans Museum collection. Gather your supplies\, pour yourself a beverage\, and bring your artistic energy as we spend the evening together stretching our creative muscles.   \nThis event is free of charge and open to anyone who registers. We will send you a link to join the event after you register. \nSponsor:  Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/virtual-drink-draw-april/
LOCATION:Online\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Audience
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210405T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210405T140000
DTSTAMP:20210216T041244Z
CREATED:20210216T041244Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210216T041244Z
UID:10000301-1617624000-1617631200@wisvetsmuseum.com
SUMMARY:How to Index Oral Histories Using the Oral History Metadata Synchronizer (OHMS)
DESCRIPTION:This beginner-level workshop will focus on using the Oral History Metadata Synchronizer (OHMS) for quickly providing access to oral histories utilizing the index function. The class explains the general purpose and uses of OHMS. This course will teach the user how to request access\, set up initial metadata records\, index oral histories (audio/video)\, and assign project users. This event is free and sponsored by The Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation. \nREGISTER HERE:
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/how-to-index-oral-histories-using-the-oral-history-metadata-synchronizer-ohms/
LOCATION:Online\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Audience
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/web-1.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210326T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210326T200000
DTSTAMP:20201224T000953Z
CREATED:20201218T033747Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201224T000953Z
UID:10000287-1616785200-1616788800@wisvetsmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Movie Night and Virtual Discussion – Platoon (1986)
DESCRIPTION: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 be together\, we can share discussion on major motion pictures that deal with the hardships\, humor\, and horrors of combat. With Vietnam Veterans Day right around the corner (March 29)\, we will be discussing the gritty war drama Platoon (1986)\, starring Charlie Sheen\, Willem Dafoe\, Tom Berenger\, John C. McGinley\, and Forest Whitaker. Set in 1967\, a young man leaves college and enlists in the U.S. Army for duty in Vietnam. Quickly disillusioned of his idealistic attitude toward the conflict\, he faces the reality and horrors of war and man in this Academy Award winning film by Oliver Stone. Your mission is to watch the movie\, which is available from most libraries or on streaming services\, while thinking about the discussion questions we will provide you. On March 26th\, at 7:00 pm we’ll all meet via Zoom for a discussion led by museum staff. We will cover themes such as conflict\, politics\, pop culture\, the military\, and movie-making. After you register\, we will email you the discussion questions and a link to join the virtual discussion via Zoom. This event is free and open to the public. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/movie-night-and-virtual-discussion-platoon-1986/
LOCATION:Online\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Audience
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/PLATOON-WEB.jpg
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210322T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210322T130000
DTSTAMP:20201222T023721Z
CREATED:20201222T023454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201222T023721Z
UID:10000289-1616414400-1616418000@wisvetsmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Curator Conversations WARdrobe: Examining the Military Service Uniform for Women
DESCRIPTION:From ill-fitting compromises to designer couture\, the quest for uniformity with male counterparts has been almost as great of a struggle as the desire for women to serve. The museum staff will discuss the military uniform designs and regulations for women in service from WWI to present and they will examine the strengths and weakness of this evolution. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/curator-conversations-wardrobe-examining-the-military-service-uniform-for-women/
LOCATION:Online\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Audience
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/WEB_TEMPLATE.jpg
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210317T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210317T170000
DTSTAMP:20210219T022109Z
CREATED:20210219T004115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210219T022109Z
UID:10000303-1615996800-1616000400@wisvetsmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Women in Aerospace: Stories from the Smithsonian Collection
DESCRIPTION:As a Smithsonian Affiliate\, the Wisconsin Veterans Museum is proud to share this program with you. \nDr. Margaret Weitekamp has researched and written on how a groundswell of support helped create a Lego set representing women’s contributions to aerospace. Join us for a discussion of how women have worked from the very beginning of aviation to innovate\, and how museums have documented their stories. \nFeaturing:  Margaret Weitekamp\, PhD\, Curator and Department Chair\, Space History Department\, National Air and Space Museum \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/women-in-aerospace-stories-from-the-smithsonian-collection/
LOCATION:Online\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Audience
ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/web-1.jpg
ORGANIZER;CN="WI Veterans Museum":MAILTO:visitor.curator@dva.wisconsin.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210316T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210316T200000
DTSTAMP:20201217T041842Z
CREATED:20201217T041825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201217T041842Z
UID:10000280-1615921200-1615924800@wisvetsmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Trivia Night
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our virtual trivia night and test your historical knowledge. Sign up as individuals or as a team and go head to head with other players. This free event will be based on 3 rounds of trivia\, with each round focusing on topics such as: history\, pop culture\, names and places\, events\, and fun facts! For this virtual trivia night\, we will be using the Kahoot! app. This app will allow for the multiple choice questions we will use during each round. Simply log onto Kahoot.it the night of the event (either through your mobile device or on a separate browser tab) and we will provide the access code…nothing to download and easy to use. Lots of fun will be had by all and prizes are given to the top 3 players/teams.\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/trivia-night-9/
LOCATION:Online\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Audience
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20210312T190000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20210312T200000
DTSTAMP:20201217T022130Z
CREATED:20201217T011833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201217T022130Z
UID:10000276-1615575600-1615579200@wisvetsmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Virtual Drink & Draw March
DESCRIPTION:Join us for Virtual Drink & Draw where our artist in-residence is joined by talented guest artists who lead you through a delightful drawing experience inspired by images from the Wisconsin Veterans Museum collection. These sessions will focus on aspects of uniforms\, to include camouflage\, headgear\, and badges and insignia. Gather your supplies\, pour yourself a beverage\, and bring your artistic energy as we spend the evening together stretching our creative muscles. This event is free of charge and open to anyone who registers. The program is suitable for all ages and is sponsored by the Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation.\nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/virtual-drink-draw-march/
LOCATION:Online\, WI\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Audience
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