WORKING WARRIORS: MILITARY LIFE BEYOND COMBAT–TRAVELING EXHIBIT

The Wisconsin Veterans Museum’s Marching Across the State, Working Warriors: Military Life Beyond Combat traveling exhibit features the almost 75% of military work that is considered non-combat. These roles rarely make the headlines but are vital to every military operation. Exploring the non-combat roles of military service personnel, including work as beauticians, military police, dentists, mechanics, and photographers. This exhibit showcases an often overlooked, but highly relatable side of military life.
The traveling exhibit consists of indoor, easy-to-assemble, pop-up banners available to local libraries, historic societies, schools and community spaces throughout the state. There is no cost to reserve and host the exhibit, only shipping costs apply.
For more information or to inquire about this traveling exhibit availability call (608) 261-0541 or email the Curator of Exhibits.
Marching Across the State is funded in part by a grant from the Wisconsin Humanities Council, with funds from the National Endowment for the Humanities.
The traveling exhibit is available to the public at the following locations: N/A
TESTIMONIALS
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Look forward to returning soon. Excellent family experience.
David Gray -
Wonderful place to track your patriotic ancestors back to Spanish American war, Civil War, etc, and connect with the history of WI’s involvement in all the wars and conflicts. Extremely educational and a moving tribute to our Veterans. Beautiful place to visit with children to explore!
Diane Joyner -
Wonderful exhibits and free admission for all!!!!!
Taylor Andrea -
Visited with our kids. Staff was friendly and helpful. My boys loved the interactive displays about equipment/weapons and the helicopter.
Maggie Christians -
I really appreciated the presentation and the information provided. Free admission, which was great, and really friendly staff.
Allison Dolby -
I was so impressed by the presentation of each war. They displayed from the civil war right up to now. It was interesting. And free! Thank you.
Deb Calabria-Zicari -
This place is phenomenal it makes you very patriotic and proud of All soldiers. I’m telling everyone this is a must see on all Madison trips!
Maverick Kempfer