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SUMMARY:Film Screening - The 32nd Infantry Division's Nightmare: The Battle of Buna
DESCRIPTION:Join the waitlist for tickets. The event is sold out\, but we can notify you if a ticket becomes available. Follow the registration link below to be added to the list. \nPlease join the Wisconsin Veterans Museum for the film screening of the 32nd Infantry Division’s Nightmare: The Battle of Buna. \nThe U.S. Army’s return to the offensive in the Pacific Theater occurred at the Battle of Buna. On that battlefield in New Guinea from 16 November 1942 until 22 January 1943\, the untested 32nd Infantry Division fought alongside elements of the Australian Army’s 7th Division against well-prepared elements of the Imperial Japanese Army and Navy. A nightmare unfolded for the histories retrace the experiences of the soldiers of 32 ID from its Wisconsin and Michigan National Guard origins\, to Pearl Harbor\, to training for war\, and then to the battlefield. \nThis is an in-person event and tickets are free but limited. Registration is required. Tickets can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/film-screening-the-32nd-infantry-divisions-nightmare-the-battle-of-buna-tickets-1858240119219
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/film-screening-the-32nd-infantry-divisions-nightmare-the-battle-of-buna/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Veterans Museum\, 30 W. Mifflin St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Audience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251113T200000
DTSTAMP:20251016T202305Z
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SUMMARY:Mess Night at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:“Survivor’s Story: George F. Banda’s Heroic Service with the 101st Airborne in Vietnam” \nThursday\, November 13\, 2025\n5:30 PM – 8 PM \nGeorge F. Banda was drafted in January 1969 and served as a combat medic with the 101st Airborne Division\, 2nd Battalion\, 501st Parachute Infantry Regiment\, E Company\, Recon Platoon. Deployed to Vietnam in December 1969\, he endured some of the conflict’s most harrowing moments. On May 6\, 1970\, Banda became the sole survivor of his unit following the devastating bombing of Firebase Henderson. At Mess Night\, he will share his powerful story of service\, sacrifice\, and resilience. \n\n5:30-6:15 – Happy Hour\n6:15-7:00 – Dinner\n7:00-8:00 – Presentation\n\n$50 MEMBERS | $58 NON-MEMBERS  \nThis event is sold out!\nEach MESS NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM features a guest speaker\, topic\, dinner\, drinks\, and time to socialize before and after the talk. Registration will be required before the event. Join us as we transform this historic naval tradition into our own. Event suitable for all ages. \nEvent sponsored by the Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation through the generous support of our 2025 Mess Night Series Sponsor Generac Power Systems.
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/mess-night-at-the-museum-3-2-2/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Veterans Museum\, 30 W. Mifflin St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251031T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251031T200000
DTSTAMP:20250814T191845Z
CREATED:20250808T150144Z
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SUMMARY:Movie Discussion Night – Edge of Tomorrow (2014)
DESCRIPTION:Grab some popcorn and a seat in your favorite chair and join us for a virtual discussion of the selected movie with the Wisconsin Veterans Museum staff. \nFor October\, we will discuss the 2024 film Edge of Tomorrow. \nYour 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). On October 31st\, 2025\, at 7:00 pm we’ll all meet via Zoom for a discussion led by museum staff. \nThis event is free and open to the public. \nRegister here.
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/movie-discussion-night-edge-of-tomorrow-2014/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Veterans Museum\, 30 W. Mifflin St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20251016T210000
DTSTAMP:20250825T154426Z
CREATED:20250825T154327Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250825T154426Z
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SUMMARY:Science on the Square
DESCRIPTION:The Wisconsin Veterans Museum is proud to be a stop on the Science on the Square event brought to you by The Wisconsin Science Festival and Madison’s Central Business Improvement District. Join us in downtown Madison between 5 and 9 p.m. on Thursday\, October 16\, for fun for all ages! For more information about participating businesses and science experiences\, visit the web page link below for details on all the stops.
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/science-on-the-square/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Veterans Museum\, 30 W. Mifflin St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="WI Veterans Museum":MAILTO:visitor.curator@dva.wisconsin.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250827T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250827T103000
DTSTAMP:20250801T180657Z
CREATED:20250728T132857Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250801T180657Z
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SUMMARY:Watch Party for the USS Wisconsin (SSBN-827) Keel Laying Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:All aboard at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum for a watch party for the keel laying ceremony of the USS Wisconsin\, (SSBN-827). This vessel will honor Wisconsin citizens\, the state’s rich maritime history\, and long-term shipbuilding ties to the U.S. Navy. The keel laying ceremony will be held on her “hull number date” and symbolizes when the ship begins to transition from design to reality by marking the formal recognition of the start of a ship’s construction. \nThis event is free but tickets will go fast. Click here for tickets. \nThis event is sponsored by the USS Wisconsin (SSBN-827) Association
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/watch-party-for-the-uss-wisconsin-ssbn-827-keel-laying-ceremony/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Veterans Museum\, 30 W. Mifflin St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Audience
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ORGANIZER;CN="WI Veterans Museum":MAILTO:visitor.curator@dva.wisconsin.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250802T150000
DTSTAMP:20250710T135153Z
CREATED:20250218T190748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250710T135153Z
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SUMMARY:"Just Like Me: The Vietnam War/The American War" Film Screening
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Wisconsin Veterans Museum for this in-person movie screening of Just Like Me: The Vietnam War/The American War. \nThis film follows Vietnam Veteran and Filmmaker Ron Osgood on his quest to recover fragmented and buried stories from all sides of the Vietnam War/American War\, revealing multiple perspectives that are thematically interconnected. The stories from veterans and non-combatants look at the ways in which war becomes inscribed into the life histories of ordinary individuals and the attempt to humanize our former enemies. \nMr. Osgood will be at the screening and will conduct a Q&A session following the film. \nReservations are required and seating is limited. Please click here to reserve your seat. \nThis event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/just-like-me-the-vietnam-war-the-american-war-film-screening/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Veterans Museum\, 30 W. Mifflin St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Audience
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ORGANIZER;CN="WI Veterans Museum":MAILTO:visitor.curator@dva.wisconsin.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250626T200000
DTSTAMP:20250612T135418Z
CREATED:20250513T161919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250612T135418Z
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SUMMARY:Mess Night at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT \n“Service in the U.S. Navy Reserve Nurse & Medical Corps During OIF/OEF at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Germany”\nThursday\, June 26\, 2025\n5:30 PM – 8 PM \nJoin Commander Lisa Kromanaker Registered Nurse (RN) and Commander Kathy Vrydaghs Physical Therapist (PT) and learn about their 2006/2007 Deployment to Landstuhl Regional Medical Center (LRMC) Germany in support of OIF/OEF. During this time\, they cared for US and allied forces wounded warriors flown to LRMC directly from the war theatres in Iraq and Afghanistan. \nEach MESS NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM features a guest speaker\, topic\, dinner\, drinks\, and time to socialize before and after the talk. Registration will be required before the event. Join us as we transform this historic naval tradition into our own. \n\n5:30-6:15 – Happy Hour\n6:15-7:00 – Dinner\n7:00-8:00 – Presentation\n\n$50 MEMBERS | $58 NON-MEMBERS \nEvent sponsored by the Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation through the generous support of our 2025 Mess Night Series Sponsor Generac Power Systems.
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/mess-night-at-the-museum-3/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Veterans Museum\, 30 W. Mifflin St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250621T190000
DTSTAMP:20250507T190733Z
CREATED:20250505T163634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250507T190733Z
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SUMMARY:Slice of History
DESCRIPTION:What could be more fun than a Saturday evening with free pizza\, live music\, and stories? Not much that we can admit and still keep our family-friendly status.\nDo join us as the Wisconsin Veterans Museum (WVM) presents Slice of History: an Evening of Music\, Pizza\, and Stories of Wisconsin Veterans and links with more than 200 iconic museums across the nation in presenting a Civic Season program to promote museums as civic hubs for younger generations. \nAt WVM’s Slice of History event\, you’ll be treated to free pizza and live music sets from U.S. Army veteran singer-songwriter Jesse Tyler Frewerd\, and members of Madison’s Celtic rock band\, The Kissers\, who will perform their music inspired by the stories of Wisconsin WWI veterans. \nIn addition to free food and tunes\, you’ll have exclusive\, after-hours access to the Wisconsin Veterans Museum new exhibit\, Traditions: Stories of Service to Country & Community\, which tells the stories of veterans’ service in uniform and afterward and their contributions to our nation and state. \nCivic Season is the flagship program of Made By Us\, a network of hundreds of museums\, historic sites\, libraries\, and archives\, that promotes access to history for younger generations (ages 18-30). \nThe event will be held outside in the Forum which is adjacent to the museum at the top of State Street.
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/slice-of-history/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Veterans Museum\, 30 W. Mifflin St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Audience
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ORGANIZER;CN="WI Veterans Museum":MAILTO:visitor.curator@dva.wisconsin.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250614T160000
DTSTAMP:20250530T132355Z
CREATED:20250515T170322Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250530T132355Z
UID:10000509-1749898800-1749916800@wisvetsmuseum.com
SUMMARY:U.S. Army Birthday Celebration at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum
DESCRIPTION:Since 1775\, the U.S. Army has defended our nation. Join us on June 14th at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum as we celebrate the U.S. Army’s 250th birthday. This event will honor the sacrifices\, achievements\, and true spirit of American warriors. \nMeet retired U.S. Army General Lew Harned\, a veteran of WWII through Desert Storm. Between noon and 2pm\, he will be signing a children’s book written about him by Miss Capital City’s Teen 2025\, Natalie Popp. The Wisconsin Army National Guard will join the celebration with its color guard and band. Museum tours given throughout the day. \nThis event is free and open to the public.
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/u-s-army-birthday-celebration-at-the-wisconsin-veterans-museum/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Veterans Museum\, 30 W. Mifflin St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Audience
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ORGANIZER;CN="WI Veterans Museum":MAILTO:visitor.curator@dva.wisconsin.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250417T200000
DTSTAMP:20250422T142258Z
CREATED:20250305T183105Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250422T142258Z
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SUMMARY:Mess Night
DESCRIPTION:SORRY – SOLD OUT \nJoin Vietnam Huey pilot\, Richard Berry\, as he discusses his experiences during the Vietnam War. Mr. Berry will use the numerous photos he took during his tour and data from his flight records to describe 1st Cavalry Division airmobile operations and air assault tactics employed during the Vietnam War. This presentation will not only focus on Mr. Berry’s experiences but will also recognize the service of the many crew chiefs\, door gunners\, and pilots who operated Army helicopters during the war. \nEach MESS NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM features a guest speaker\, topic\, dinner\, drinks\, and time to socialize before and after the talk. Registration will be required before the event. Join us as we transform this historic naval tradition into our own. \n5:30 pm – 8:00 pm \n\n5:30-6:15 – Happy Hour\n6:15-7:00 – Dinner\n7:00-8:00 – Presentation\n\nEvent sponsored by the Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation through the generous support of our 2025 Mess Night Series Sponsor Generac.
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/mess-night-berry/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Veterans Museum\, 30 W. Mifflin St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Audience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20250322T150000
DTSTAMP:20250219T165426Z
CREATED:20250218T170751Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250219T165426Z
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SUMMARY:Feast of Crispian Presents Whiskey\, Tango\, Foxtrot
DESCRIPTION:Come join Feast of Crispian for an afternoon of one-of-a-kind stories told by American Service Veterans – a kind of community campfire story circle\, with a little taste of Shakespeare thrown in for good measure. \nShared by veterans of six decades of American military conflict and peacetime service\, Whiskey\, Tango\, Foxtrot is a gathering of stories that centers on the kinds of surprising\, wacky\, touching\, and absurdly funny moments and events that happen in the spaces before\, between and beyond the combat zone and the complicated and triumphant journeys back from war to healing and civilian life. \nAdmission is free. Seating is limited to 40. \nPlease RSVP here.
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/feast-of-crispian-presents-whiskey-tango-foxtrot/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Veterans Museum\, 30 W. Mifflin St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241121T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241121T200000
DTSTAMP:20241028T175747Z
CREATED:20241009T172638Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T175747Z
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SUMMARY:Mess Night at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:This event is SOLD OUT. \n“A Troop\, 1-105th CAV 2009 Security Mission in Iraq”\nThursday\, November 21\, 2024\n5:30 PM – 8 PM \nPlease join us for our quarterly dinner series with senior leaders from the Wisconsin Army National Guard’s Troop A\, 1-105th Cavalry Squadron. CSM (Retired) Curt Patrouille\, CSM (Retired) Brian Bieniek\, and LTC Matthew McDonald will provide an overview of A Troop’s very unique mission throughout Iraq in 2009-2010. The unit conducted over 900 high risk force protection missions in preparation for the handover of authority from the US to the Iraqi government and received some of the highest accolades from senior federal officials over the course of the year. \nEach MESS NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM features a guest speaker\, topic\, dinner\, drinks\, and time to socialize before and after the talk. Registration will be required before the event. Join us as we transform this historic naval tradition into our own. \n• 5:30-6:15 – Happy Hour\n• 6:15-7:00 – Dinner\n• 7:00-8:00 – Presentation \nThis event is suitable for all ages. \n$50 MEMBERS | $58 NON-MEMBERS |  \nEvent sponsored by the Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation through the generous support of our 2024 Mess Night Series Sponsor Melinda V. Heinritz in memory of her father\, James L. Vogler\, U.S.A.F. and supporting sponsor Park Bank. \n 
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/mess-night-at-the-museum-2/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Veterans Museum\, 30 W. Mifflin St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241102T143000
DTSTAMP:20241028T133143Z
CREATED:20240723T182426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241028T133143Z
UID:10000471-1730552400-1730557800@wisvetsmuseum.com
SUMMARY:"Honor in the Air" Movie Screening
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT! \nJoin us for a movie screening and discussion of Honor in the Air. It is a story of inspiration\, dedication\, valor and love\, following the life of one soldier and those with whom he served. Wisconsin native\, Captain Scott Alwin\, served as a helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War with the 68th Assault Helicopter Company.\nHe earned a record 136 Air Medals\, but more important\, he earned the respect of the men he served with and the love of a Vietnamese woman who became his wife.\nScott Alwin was from Ft. Atkinson\, attended UW-Madison for his undergrad degree\, and is buried in Marathon County (Hamburg). \nAdmission is free. Seating is limited to 60. \nPlease RSVP here.
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/honor-in-the-air-movie-screening/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Veterans Museum\, 30 W. Mifflin St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Audience
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ORGANIZER;CN="WI Veterans Museum":MAILTO:visitor.curator@dva.wisconsin.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20241025T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20241025T200000
DTSTAMP:20240815T171926Z
CREATED:20240815T171410Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T171926Z
UID:10000476-1729882800-1729886400@wisvetsmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Movie Discussion Night – The Raid (1954)
DESCRIPTION:Grab your popcorn and beverage and join us for a discussion of the 1954 Civil War film The Raid. Please note that we will not be watching the film but discussing different aspects of the movie. \nPlease RSVP to the event HERE. \nYou will receive the Zoom link to the event via email. Please add the event to your calendar. \nEvent sponsored by The Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation with support for the Foundation in memory of Pat Finley.
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/movie-discussion-night-the-raid-1954/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Veterans Museum\, 30 W. Mifflin St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Audience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240830T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240830T200000
DTSTAMP:20240815T172147Z
CREATED:20240815T165756Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240815T172147Z
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SUMMARY:Movie Discussion Night - Dunkirk (2017)
DESCRIPTION:Grab your popcorn and beverage and join us for a discussion of the 2017 epic historical war thriller Dunkirk. Please note that we will not be watching the film but discussing different aspects of the movie. \nPlease RSVP to the event HERE \nYou will receive the Zoom link to the event via email. Please add the event to your calendar. \nEvent sponsored by The Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation with support for the Foundation in memory of Pat Finley. \n 
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/movie-discussion-night-dunkirk-2017/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Veterans Museum\, 30 W. Mifflin St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Audience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240729T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240729T190000
DTSTAMP:20240711T161411Z
CREATED:20240710T135619Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240711T161411Z
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SUMMARY:In Her Boots Reception
DESCRIPTION:The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs invites you to an evening reception at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum to honor the women who contributed to the  “In Her Boots”  window display on the Capitol Square. Wisconsin women veterans whose boots were featured in the initial rotation (June 11 – July 29) will have the opportunity to retrieve their boots from WDVA during this event. The second rotation of the “In Her Boots” exhibit will be accessible in the Wisconsin Veterans Museum window for an extended duration. \nLight appetizers\, refreshments\, and opportunities for camaraderie will be provided. This event is free\, however\, please RSVP through Event Brite so we can obtain an accurate count.  RSVP here. \n 
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/in-her-boots-reception/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Veterans Museum\, 30 W. Mifflin St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Audience
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ORGANIZER;CN="WI Veterans Museum":MAILTO:visitor.curator@dva.wisconsin.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240627T200000
DTSTAMP:20240606T224345Z
CREATED:20240509T175838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240606T224345Z
UID:10000468-1719509400-1719518400@wisvetsmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Mess Night - SOLD OUT
DESCRIPTION:SOLD OUT\nJoin us as we welcome author COL (Ret) Ray Boland\, who will be talking about his book\, When The Bugle Calls\, A Soldiers Memoir. Ray’s story includes experiences from 30 years of service with the U.S. Army during peacetime and combat in Vietnam\, with events ranging from triumph to tragedy. It addresses the little-known realities a career soldier and his family must confront that we seldom hear of. Ray also offers his perspective of a 50-year period of history that changed America. \nEach MESS NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM features a guest speaker\, topic\, dinner\, drinks\, and time to socialize before and after the talk. Registration will be required before the event. Join us as we transform this historic naval tradition into our own. \n5:30 pm – 8:00 pm \n\n5:30-6:15 – Happy Hour\n\n\n6:15-7:00 – Dinner\n\n\n7:00-8:00 – Presentation\n\nSOLD OUT\, SORRY \nThis event is suitable for all ages. \nThis event is sponsored by the Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation through the generous support of our 2024 Mess Night Series Sponsor Melinda V. Heinritz in memory of her father\, James L. Vogler\, U.S.A.F. and Supporting Sponsor Edgewood College Military & Veteran Services.
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/mess-night-3/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Veterans Museum\, 30 W. Mifflin St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Audience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20240425T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20240425T200000
DTSTAMP:20240329T133247Z
CREATED:20240313T151801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240329T133247Z
UID:10000458-1714066200-1714075200@wisvetsmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Mess Night at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for our quarterly dinner series with some of the women servicemembers from the State’s 54th Civil Support Team: Protecting the State from Weapons of Mass Destruction. S.Sgt. Jaclyn Sommers\, S.Sgt. Ava Kielisch\, and Sgt. Schuylar Hagen will provide an overview of the 54th Civil Support Team’s (CST) capabilities and mission and demonstrate some downrange survey equipment along with a demo chemical lab to show an example of what the 54th CST would encounter on a mission. \nEach Mess Night at the Museum features a guest speaker\, topic\, dinner\, drinks\, and time to socialize before and after the talk.  Join us as we transform this historic naval tradition into our own. This event is suitable for all ages. Prior to the event\, please register using the form below. \n \nThis event is sponsored by the Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation through the generous support of our 2024 Mess Night Series Sponsor Melinda V. Heinritz in memory of her father\, James L. Vogler\, U.S.A.F. and Supporting Sponsor Complete Mobile Dentistry. \n 
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/mess-night-3-2/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Veterans Museum\, 30 W. Mifflin St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Audience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20231111T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20231111T150000
DTSTAMP:20231101T133423Z
CREATED:20230928T172750Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231101T133423Z
UID:10000433-1699707600-1699714800@wisvetsmuseum.com
SUMMARY:"The War to End All Wars - The Movie"
DESCRIPTION:This event is SOLD OUT!\nJoin us at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum for an unforgettable in-person event on Veterans Day with a free screening of “The War to End All Wars – The Movie” featuring the music of Sabaton.\nGet ready to immerse yourself in the gripping story of WWI and then join Wisconsin Veterans Museum historians for a discussion of the film’s historical narrative and hear stories of Wisconsin men and women who were there.\nDon’t miss this chance to experience history come alive in the worldwide premier. Free admission. Seating limited to 50.  Purchase tickets here. \nView the trailer here. \n 
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/the-war-to-end-all-wars-the-movie/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Veterans Museum\, 30 W. Mifflin St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Audience
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ORGANIZER;CN="WI Veterans Museum":MAILTO:visitor.curator@dva.wisconsin.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230810T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230810T200000
DTSTAMP:20230718T184637Z
CREATED:20230711T154621Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T184637Z
UID:10000427-1691688600-1691697600@wisvetsmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Mess Night at the Museum
DESCRIPTION:Mess Night at the Museum: August 10\, 2023 \nLt Col. Robert Sandwith of the 115th Fighter Wing will be speaking on topics of the 75th birthday of the Fighter Wing in September of this year\, the arrival of the F-35s\, and the big-picture perspective of the 115th Fighter Wing including its mission\, history\, and impact of its work. He will also share the human side of the Wing and the meaning of serving your own community.\nLt Col. Sandwith is the Commander of the 115th Operations Support Squadron |115th Fighter Wing Dane County Regional Airport | Truax Field\, Madison\, Wisconsin. \n5:30 pm – 8:00 pm \n\n5:30-6:15 – Happy Hour\n6:15-7:00 – Dinner\n7:00-8:00 – Presentation\n\n$50 MEMBERS |  $58 NON-MEMBERS  \nREGISTER HERE \nEach MESS NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM features a guest speaker\, topic\, dinner\, drinks\, and time to socialize before and after the talk. Registration will be required before the event. Join us as we transform this historic naval tradition into our own. \nThis event is suitable for all ages. \nSponsored by the Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation through the generous support of the Military Officers Association of America Southern Wisconsin Chapter.
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/mess-night-at-the-museum/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Veterans Museum\, 30 W. Mifflin St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Audience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230420T200000
DTSTAMP:20230322T202348Z
CREATED:20230317T143959Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230322T202348Z
UID:10000416-1682011800-1682020800@wisvetsmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Mess Night- Vietnam 50 Years Later: An Evening with Mr. Phil Hall\, Vietnam Veteran
DESCRIPTION:Mess Night at the Museum: April 20\, 2023 \n5:30 pm – 8:00 pm \n\n5:30- 6:15 – Happy Hour\n6:15- 7:00 – Dinner\n7:00- 8:00 – Presentation\n\n$50 MEMBERS |  $58 NON-MEMBERS \nREGISTER HERE \nPlease join us for our quarterly dinner series with guest Phil Hall\, who will be discussing his experiences of being an infantryman in Vietnam\, and some prospective on the U.S. involvement in Vietnam after years of study on why we were there. \nEach MESS NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM features a guest speaker\, topic\, dinner\, drinks\, and time to socialize before and after the talk. Registration will be required before the event. Join us as we transform this historic naval tradition into our own. \nSponsored by the Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation through the generous support of the Military Officers Association of America Southern Wisconsin Chapter. \nThis event is suitable for all ages.
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/mess-night-philip-hall/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Veterans Museum\, 30 W. Mifflin St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20230119T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20230119T200000
DTSTAMP:20221206T200136Z
CREATED:20221205T194342Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221206T200136Z
UID:10000413-1674149400-1674158400@wisvetsmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Mess Night- Louise Endres Moore
DESCRIPTION:Mess Night at the Museum: January 19\, 2023 \n5:30 pm – 8:00 pm \n\n5:30- 6:15 – Happy Hour\n6:15- 7:00 – Dinner\n7:00- 8:00 – Presentation\n\n$50 MEMBERS |  $58 NON-MEMBERS | $40 STUDENTS (W/ID) \nREGISTER HERE \nPlease join us for our quarterly dinner series with guest Louise Endres Moore. She will be speaking on her latest work\, Alfred: The Quiet History of a World War II Infantryman\, which details her father’s experiences during WWII. Her work was recognized as a #1 Amazon Best Seller\, as well as a Book Excellence Awards Winner in Biography and a finalist for the Eric Hoffer Award and IAN Book of the Year Award. \nEach MESS NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM features a guest speaker\, topic\, dinner\, drinks\, and time to socialize before and after the talk. Registration will be required before the event. Join us as we transform this historic naval tradition into our own. \nSponsored by the Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation. \nThis event is suitable for all ages.
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/mess-night-louise-endres-moore/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Veterans Museum\, 30 W. Mifflin St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20221117T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20221117T200000
DTSTAMP:20221024T183434Z
CREATED:20221024T183216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221024T183434Z
UID:10000401-1668706200-1668715200@wisvetsmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Mess Night
DESCRIPTION:Speaking on his 2020 book\, Pulp Vietnam: War and Gender in Cold War Men’s Adventure Magazines\, please join us for our quarterly dinner series with guest Gregory A. Daddis\, who is the Director of the Center for War and Society and the USS Midway Chair in Modern U.S. Military History. \nEach MESS NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM features a guest speaker\, topic\, dinner\, drinks\, and time to socialize before and after the talk. Registration will be required before the event. Join us as we transform this historic naval tradition into our own. \n$48 MEMBERS |  $56 NON-MEMBERS | $40 STUDENTS (W/ID) \nSponsored by the Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation. \nThis event is suitable for all ages.
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/mess-night/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Veterans Museum\, 30 W. Mifflin St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Audience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220608T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220608T130000
DTSTAMP:20220519T021642Z
CREATED:20220519T021642Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220519T021642Z
UID:10000377-1654689600-1654693200@wisvetsmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Book Talk with John W. Coe - Rear Admiral John G. Crommelin: Naval Hero\, Conspiracy Theorist\, White Supremacist
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Wisconsin Veterans Museum in-person on June 8\, 2022 at 12:00 pm as we welcome author and historian John W. Coe\, who will be presenting his newest book\, Rear Admiral John G. Crommelin: Naval Hero\, Conspiracy Theorist\, White Supremacist. \nThis book talk will be held in the museum’s Education Center and is free and open to the public. For information\, please visit the museum website (wisvetsmuseum.com/events) or contact the museum at: visitor.curator@dva.wisconson.gov. \nREGISTER HERE \nSponsored by the Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation. \nThis event is appropriate for all ages.
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/book-talk-with-john-w-coe-rear-admiral-john-g-crommelin-naval-hero-conspiracy-theorist-white-supremacist/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Veterans Museum\, 30 W. Mifflin St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Audience
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20220506T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20220506T210000
DTSTAMP:20220414T224805Z
CREATED:20220301T000219Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220414T224805Z
UID:10000297-1651856400-1651870800@wisvetsmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Live from The Storefront: Veteran Artists Create
DESCRIPTION:Featuring the temporary exhibit\, “Wisconsin Was There: Sharing the Legacies of Printmakers Who Served in the Military” and the evening’s program will be our Live from the Storefront Window Series. Guest artists will create and discuss their artwork from the museum’s storefront windows. Passers-by can observe and are welcomed into the museum to tour the galleries and chat with the artist. This program is part of Gallery Night in downtown Madison. Click here for a venue list.
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/live-from-the-storefront-veterans-artists-create/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Veterans Museum\, 30 W. Mifflin St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Audience
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ORGANIZER;CN="WI Veterans Museum":MAILTO:visitor.curator@dva.wisconsin.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220421T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220421T200000
DTSTAMP:20220416T020735Z
CREATED:20220312T010559Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220416T020735Z
UID:10000372-1650562200-1650571200@wisvetsmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Mess Night: Cold War Wisconsin
DESCRIPTION:Sorry\, the event is SOLD OUT\nJoin us for our April Mess Night featuring Chris Sturdevant as he talks about his 2018 book\, Cold War Wisconsin. Chris is a U.S. Air Force veteran and chairman of the Midwest Chapter of the Cold War Museum in Washington\, D.C. \nEach MESS NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM features a guest speaker\, topic\, dinner\, drinks\, and time to socialize before and after the talk. Registration will be required before the event. Join us as we transform this historic naval tradition into our own. \nSponsored by the Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation.
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/mess-night-chris-sturdevant/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Veterans Museum\, 30 W. Mifflin St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Audience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20220120T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20220120T200000
DTSTAMP:20211213T205034Z
CREATED:20211210T222423Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211213T205034Z
UID:10000357-1642699800-1642708800@wisvetsmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Mess Night: Shayne Jarosz
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our first Mess Night of 2022 featuring Shayne Jarosz\, Special Events Coordinator at the Iwo Jima Association of America. Iwo Jima was returned to the nation of Japan in 1968\, and the U.S. maintained an agreement that veterans or family would be able to visit Iwo Jima anytime they wanted to return. 75 years after the battle\, the island is closed. Now\, the Iwo Jima Association is the only organization authorized to travel to the island. Jarosz discusses the Battle of Iwo Jima’s legacy and how we as Americans can help keep the island open. \nEach MESS NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM features a guest speaker\, topic\, dinner\, drinks\, and time to socialize before and after the talk. Registration will be required before the event. Join us as we transform this historic naval tradition into our own. \nPlease register in advance.\n$38 MEMBERS |  $46 NON-MEMBERS | $30 STUDENTS (W/ID)\nREGISTER HERE \nSponsored by the Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation. \n 
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/mess-night-shayne-jarosz/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Veterans Museum\, 30 W. Mifflin St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Audience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20211118T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20211118T200000
DTSTAMP:20210910T212930Z
CREATED:20210910T212930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210910T212930Z
UID:10000333-1637256600-1637265600@wisvetsmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Mess Night: Joseph Tachovsky
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the return of our quarterly ‘Mess Night’ series to the Wisconsin Veterans Museum. This event features our popular dinner and lecture\, presented by author Joseph Tachovsky. Mr. Tachovsky will be speaking about the formation of a specialized group of Marines and their preparations for the assault on Saipan. Author Joseph Tachovsky describes the creation of “40 Thieves on Saipan.” His research into the platoon his father led in the WWII Battle for Saipan unearthed details and stories about this unique Special Operations platoon of Elite Marines. The oral histories of surviving members shed light into how the platoon got their nickname of the “40 Thieves\,” other nefarious antics\, and their role in the Battle for Saipan\, D-Day in the Pacific. \nEach MESS NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM features a guest speaker\, topic\, dinner\, drinks\, and time to socialize before and after the talk. Registration will be required before the event. Join us as we transform this historic naval tradition into our own. \nPlease register in advance.\n$38 MEMBERS |  $46 NON-MEMBERS | $30 STUDENTS (W/ID) \nSponsored by the Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation. \n  \nREGISTER HERE \n 
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/mess-night-joseph-tachovsky/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Veterans Museum\, 30 W. Mifflin St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Audience
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20211023T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20211023T150000
DTSTAMP:20211007T010725Z
CREATED:20211007T010613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211007T010725Z
UID:10000344-1634997600-1635001200@wisvetsmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Book Talk with Dr. John W. Coe (WI Book Festival event)
DESCRIPTION:Please join the Wisconsin Veterans Museum on October 23rd at 2:00 pm as we welcome author and historian John W. Coe. Dr. Coe will be presenting his newest book\, Rear Admiral John G. Crommelin: Naval Hero\, Conspiracy Theorist\, White Supremacist\, in conjunction with the Wisconsin Book Festival.  \nThis book talk will be held in the museum’s Education Center and is free and open to the public.  \nDue to the mature nature of the book\, this event is recommended for ages 12 and up.  
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/book-talk-with-dr-john-w-coe-wi-book-festival-event/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Veterans Museum\, 30 W. Mifflin St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Audience
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20210819T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20210819T200000
DTSTAMP:20210727T233913Z
CREATED:20210618T021014Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210727T233913Z
UID:10000317-1629394200-1629403200@wisvetsmuseum.com
SUMMARY:Mess Night: Wisconsin at Chickamauga with Dave Powell
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the return of our quarterly ‘Mess Night’ series to the Wisconsin Veterans Museum. This event features our popular dinner and lecture\, presented by author and Civil War historian David Powell. Mr. Powell will be speaking about Wisconsin soldiers and the impact they had on the battle of Chickamauga. \nTwo brigade commanders were from Wisconsin\, John C. Starkweather of Milwaukee\, who was wounded; and the Norwegian Immigrant Hans Heg\, who was mortally wounded. Several hard-fighting regiments contributed to the desperate fighting that characterized the battle\, often facing heavy odds. This talk will highlight those important contributions to the Union cause at Chickamauga. \nEach MESS NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM features a guest speaker\, topic\, dinner\, drinks\, and time to socialize before and after the talk. Registration will be required before the event. Join us as we transform this historic naval tradition into our own. \nPlease register in advance.\n$38 MEMBERS |  $46 NON-MEMBERS | $30 STUDENTS (W/ID) \nREGISTER HERE \nThis event is sponsored by the Wisconsin Veterans Museum Foundation. and is suitable for all ages.
URL:https://wisvetsmuseum.com/event/mess-night-wisconsin-at-chickamauga-with-dave-powell/
LOCATION:Wisconsin Veterans Museum\, 30 W. Mifflin St\, Madison\, WI\, 53703\, United States
CATEGORIES:General Audience
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