MADISON, Wis — (June 2, 2026) Rachelle B. Pablo (Diné), Museum Specialist with the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian will present “The National Native American Veterans Memorial: Honoring the Military Service of Native Americans” at the Fluno Center on the UW-Madison Campus on June 23 at 7:00pm.
This tribute to Native heroes at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian in Washington D.C. recognizes for the first time on a national scale the distinguished service of Native Americans in every branch of the US military. Simple and powerful, timeless and inclusive, the memorial creates an interactive yet intimate space for gathering, remembrance, reflection, and healing. It welcomes and honors Native American veterans and their families, and educates the public about their extraordinary contributions.
The lecture is free; advanced registration is required. Please register here.
About the Making History, Making Change Lecture Series
The Wisconsin Veterans Museum is one of 25 Smithsonian Affiliate organizations nationwide to host the Smithsonian’s Making History, Making Change Lecture Series commemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. From January to July, Smithsonian experts—curators, scientists, educators, and historians—will visit communities across the country to share stories that reflect the richness and complexity of the American experience. Each lecture will explore how people, moments, and ideals have shaped our history and continue to drive change.
The Making History, Making Change Lecture Series is organized by Smithsonian Affiliations as part of the Smithsonian’s Our Shared Future: 250. It is supported in part by the Dreier Family, Johanna and Ken Kim Family, Vaishali Shah Chadha and Family, and Michael Vu & Meridel Bulle-Vu.