Wisconsin Veterans Museum
30 W. Mifflin St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703
30 W. Mifflin St., Madison, Wisconsin 53703
Mon.-Sat. 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m.; Sunday noon-4 p.m. April to September.
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Wisconsin Vets Museum showcases soldiers' portraits in "The Rise of the Fallen"
A new exhibit commemorating soldiers who have died in the Afghan and Iraq wars opened Tuesday evening at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum. Aptly named "The Rise of the Fallen," the exhibit contains 101 surreal, almost ghost-like portraits.
Jul 7, 2010
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Soul man
On Dec. 10, 1967, the small plane carrying 26-year-old Otis Redding and his road band, the Bar-Kays, crashed into Lake Monona, thus ending the life of one of American music's most uniquely promising artists. The 40th anniversary of this occasion seems an appropriate time to reflect on Redding's life and legacy, since the Georgia native left an indelible mark during his brief moment in the spotlight. Though the icy water took his life, his memory - like his music - remains powerful.
Nov 30, 2007
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The Wisconsin Veterans Museum recalls those who served
Some museums are as brightly lit as football fields, but the galleries at the Wisconsin Veterans Museum are dim. It's a smart design choice that encourages quiet reflection and hushed remarks, like the one I overheard a woman make as she gazed at the Vietnam War display. "He was there in 1968, so I would have been 8 or 9," she said. "Isn't that weird?"
Jun 23, 2007
