Herbert Hanneman: Prisoner of War in the Pacific
Herbert Hanneman National Prisoner of War/Missing in Action Recognition Day is observed on the third
Crossing a Line with the U.S. Navy
Each branch of service in the United States military has its own set of unique
A Behind-the-Scenes Peek at the D-Day Exhibit
The Wisconsin Veterans Museum is pleased to partner with renowned military artist, Keith Rocco, on
Honoring Thomas J. Lucas on National Airborne Day
August 16, 2025, is National Airborne Day. In celebration, the Wisconsin Veterans Museum would like
Valdor W. John, Sr on the Battle of Taejon (75th Anniversary)
Seventy-five years ago, the North Korean military invaded South Korea. Here is the story from
Gay Veterans Reflect on Their Service Experiences
Mary “Maria” E. Hanson-Bailey In recognition of Pride Month, we highlight interviews with two gay
Unique Bonds that Come from Serving Together
The intense experiences of military life often create special bonds among those who serve together.
A Succession of U.S. Army Kings
Wisconsin Ties to the Revolutionary War Two hundred fifty years ago, Harvard College student Rufus
IMLS Grants Preserve Delicate Photographs, Improve Public Access
Since the 2017 relocation of most object and archival collections from the museum building downtown
Jessica E. Williams on Leading with Empathy
With a college degree, Jessica E. Williams could have entered the United States Army Reserve
Wisconsin Connections to the American Revolution
While Wisconsin did not become a territory until 1836 and a state until 1848, its
The Story of Millie and Clarence
Separated by war, their loving commitment endured after Clarence was taken prisoner by German troops.
Willie B. Williams: We Were Like Family
Vietnam Veteran Willie B. Williams When Mik Derks for interviewed Willie B. Williams, a DeForest,
Wisconsin Veteran Holiday Vignettes
The holiday season offers a unique opportunity to touch on a poignant topic for veterans,
IT STILL MATTERS: COLLECTION INSPIRES KISSERS MUSIC
Amplifying the stories of our Wisconsin veterans through modern music is exactly what WVM’s Archivist,
6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion
Women’s Army Corps (WAC) 1943 and the 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion World War II,
The Malmedy Massacre: the Survivor Story of Sergeant Henry “Roy” Zach
The Malmedy Massacre was a German war crime committed by soldiers of the Waffen-SS on
Doug Mauritz: A Passion for Community
Marshfield, Wisconsin, resident Douglas M. Mauritz grew up between Washington state and central Wisconsin in
The Leyte Landing: Wisconsin Veterans on MacArthur’s Return
General MacArthur's return to the Philippines on Leyte, October 20, 1944. Public Domain: Gaetano Faillace.
Touching Virtually Everything That Happens in the Museum: This Is Jennifer Van Haaften
From the corn fields of her home state of Iowa to the field of museum
Gatekeeper of Collections: This Is Brittany Strobel
Deep in the recesses of the State Archive Preservation Facility (SAPF) on the east side
Behind the Scenes: The State Archive Preservation Facility
The State Archive Preservation Facility or SAPF, pronounced by staff as “safe,” is a purpose-built,
The Desert Storm Doc: Steven L. Oreck
Over thirty years ago, the U.S. Navy Fleet Hospital 15 deployed to the Persian Gulf
Keeper of the Stories: This Is Russ Horton
Do you ever wonder where Google gets all the answers? Behind the billions of questions
Raul Waters: My Duty. I Never Regretted That.
Photo of Raul Waters from his April 27, 2000, interview. Raul Waters was born in