Welcome to the Wisconsin Veterans Museum Website

The Veterans Museum encourages people of all age groups and backgrounds to visit our award winning facility. We serve the public in four unique areas. The Veterans Museum offers instructive exhibits that highlight important events in Wisconsin military history from the Civil War to the present. The museum has received national recognition for its displays. Secondly, the Veterans Museum develops educational programs often focusing on specific themes such as World War II or Korea. Thirdly, the Museum also operates a Research Center where books, photographic materials, oral histories, and archival collections can be accessed. In addition, the Research Center provides online reference assistance. Finally, the Museum cares for and safeguards a large collection of artifacts associated with Wisconsin’s military history.

The Wisconsin Veterans Museum is an active member of the area community. The museum hosts school tours, veterans group meetings, commemorative events, special programs and participates in activities sponsored by its governing agency, the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs. The message of the Veterans Museum is one of affirmation. The Museum recognizes, acknowledges and affirms the role of state veterans in America’s military past. We believe that our educational programs, exhibits, and services contribute to the quality of life Wisconsin citizens enjoy.

Upcoming Events
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Woodrow Wilson: A Biography

Thursday, March 11, 2010 – 7:00 p.m.

John Milton Cooper
Professor Emeritus of History
University of Wisconsin-Madison

Lecture and Book signing

Join Dr. Cooper, one of the country’s foremost Wilson scholars, as he presents passages from his new book, the first major Wilson biography in nearly three decades. Cooper reminds us of Wilson’s myriad accomplishments, while also reshaping our view of a man often seen as a “dour Puritan.” This is a long overdue, revelatory portrait of one of our most important presidents—particularly resonant now, as another president seeks to change the way government relates to the people and regulates the economy.

For more information contact:
Jeff Kollath (608) 261-0541

The Harlem Hell Fighters:
Jazz on the Battlefield during World War I

Friday, March 12, 2010 – Noon

Dave Gilbert
Lecturer and Ph.D. Candidate
University of Wisconsin-Madison

Lecture

Unable to fight for the segregated American Expeditionary Forces during World War I, the all-black 15th Infantry from New York – The Harlem Hell Fighters – became part of the French 369th Infantry, and eventually became the most-decorated American unit of the entire war. The 369th also contained James Reese Europe’s famous marching band that won renown throughout France, introducing the modern sounds of American jazz to war-torn local audiences and helping establish the French love affair with American culture that endured throughout the twentieth century.

For more information contact:
Jeff Kollath (608) 261-0541

Recorded Events Collection now added to Museum Website

Now you can enjoy prior Museum Events from your computer.
Select past events which were recorded are now linked from one convenient webpage for you.