WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS HOSTS “RETURN TO CAMP RANDALL” CIVIL WAR ENCAMPMENT AND MONUMENT DEDICATION

June 29, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MADISON, Wis. (June 29, 2015) – The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs today announced that it will host “The Return to Camp Randall,” a Civil War encampment and monument dedication, on July 18 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Camp Randall Memorial Park

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WISCONSIN VETERANS MUSEUM FEATURES “WAR : RAW HEALING MILITARY TRAUMA THROUGH EXPRESSIVE ART” EXHIBIT

May 19, 2015 Exhibit shines a light on the healing process of veterans suffering from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Traumatic Brain Injuries FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MADISON, Wis. (May 19, 2015) – The Wisconsin Veterans Museum today announced that it will host “WAR : RAW Healing Military Trauma Through Expressive Art,”

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WISCONSIN DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS HOSTS FREE SCREENING OF VIETNAM DOCUMENTARY

April 12, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MADISON, Wis. (April 12, 2015) – The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs today announced that it will host a free screening of the Academy Award-nominated documentary “Last Days in Vietnam” on Tuesday, April 7 at 7 p.m. at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s Union South

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WISCONSIN VETERANS MUSEUM HOSTS “THE LIFE OF A SCOUT SNIPER IN IRAQ” PRESENTATION

March 5, 2015 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MADISON, Wis. (March 5, 2015) – The Wisconsin Veterans Museum today announced that it will host “The Life of a Scout Sniper in Iraq” presentation, featuring Milwaukee-native and 1st Sgt. Timothy La Sage on Thursday, March 19 at 7 p.m. La Sage was stationed

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WISCONSIN VETERANS MUSEUM LAUNCHES TRAVELING EXHIBITS PROGRAM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 27, 2014 Contact: Carla Vigue (608) 266-0517 Carla.Vigue@dva.wisconsin.gov  WISCONSIN VETERANS MUSEUM LAUNCHES TRAVELING EXHIBITS PROGRAM UW-Platteville and UW-Whitewater kick off program with exhibits beginning Oct. 28 and Nov. 11 MADISON, Wis. (Oct. 27, 2014) – The Wisconsin Veterans Museum today announced the launch of the Marching

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WISCONSIN VETERANS MUSEUM ANNOUNCES NOVEMBER 2014 EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 7, 2014 Contact: Carla Vigue (608) 266-0517 Carla.Vigue@dva.wisconsin.gov  WISCONSIN VETERANS MUSEUM ANNOUNCES NOVEMBER 2014 EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES MADISON, Wis. (Oct. 7, 2014) – This November, the Wisconsin Veterans Museum celebrates Veterans Day all month long with exciting programs to help connect visitors to the unique stories

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WISCONSIN VETERANS MUSEUM AWARDED GRANT BY INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 18, 2014 Contact: Carla Vigue (608) 266-0517 Carla.Vigue@dva.wisconsin.gov  WISCONSIN VETERANS MUSEUM AWARDED GRANT BY INSTITUTE OF MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES MADISON, Wis. (Sept. 18, 2014) – The Wisconsin Veterans Museum today announced that it has been awarded a $31,757 grant by the Institute of Museum and

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WISCONSIN VETERANS MUSEUM ANNOUNCES LINEUP OF FALL 2014 EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE SEPTEMBER 10, 2014 Contact: Carla Vigue (608) 266-0517 Carla.Vigue@dva.wisconsin.gov  WISCONSIN VETERANS MUSEUM ANNOUNCES LINEUP OF FALL 2014 EVENTS AND ACTIVITIES MADISON, Wis. (Sept. 10, 2014) – Each season, the Wisconsin Veterans Museum in Madison offers a variety of events, activities and presentations to bring visitors even closer

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WISCONSIN VETERANS MUSEUM LAUNCHES NEW CAMPAIGN, HOSTS BOOTH AT EAA AIRVENTURE IN OSHKOSH

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE JULY 15, 2014 Contact: Carla Vigue (608) 266-0517 Carla.Vigue@dva.wisconsin.gov  WISCONSIN VETERANS MUSEUM LAUNCHES NEW CAMPAIGN, HOSTS BOOTH AT EAA AIRVENTURE IN OSHKOSH MADISON, Wis. (July 15, 2014) – The Wisconsin Veterans Museum in Madison has launched a four-week advertising campaign with billboards and radio focused in the

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WISCONSIN VETERANS MUSEUM ANNOUNCES SMITHSONIAN AFFILIATION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MAY 2, 2014 Contact: Carla Vigue (608) 266-0517 Carla.Vigue@dva.wisconsin.gov  WISCONSIN VETERANS MUSEUM ANNOUNCES SMITHSONIAN AFFILIATION MADISON, Wis., (May 2, 2014) – The Wisconsin Veterans Museum in Madison recently announced its new designation as a Smithsonian Institution Affiliate.  This significant title gives the Museum access to the Smithsonian’s

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