War Memorial Center

The War Memorial Center was offered space by MKE 2024 Host Committee to help bring to life and share the stories of Wisconsin veterans and their families who served and sacrificed for our freedom. The people that came through our War Memorial Center area were very much like the military and their families that serve our country. The enormous variety of cultural backgrounds of delegates, volunteers, veterans, teachers, senators, military, local and national law enforcement officers, and many more was incredible. These people came from places like Kentucky, Virginia, California, Georgia, New York, Iowa, China, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, Switzerland, Australia, Florida, Japan, Ukraine, and many more. The four traveling exhibits with their informational text and images helped to inform, personalize, and share the experiences for each Wisconsin soldier and their family: LEST WE FORGET I AM NOT INVISIBLE DECORATING OUR HEROES MEDAL OF HONOR We spoke with over 150 different people each day last week. When asked why they decided to visit our area, most of their answers centered around the words like: freedom, family, friends, honor, sacrifice, and service. It was truly an honor just to be there and witness this event. https://lnkd.in/gKZCV3Hw

It is with heavy heart that we’ve learned of the passing of WWII Veteran, Evelyn McNeill Scott. To honor the memory of her service, below is our War Memorial Center interview with Mrs. Scott posted on December 7th, 2020. Rest In Peace. https://lnkd.in/gTUf53Ji

The WMC was delighted to host NACE's June Meeting- Unconscious Bias with Judge Mosley earlier this month. If your school, business, organization, and family is looking for a historical and unique location to host events at Milwaukee’s Premier Lakefront Venue, check out the War Memorial Center’s Event Spaces.   https://lnkd.in/gTFRbeYn   Amazing set up featuring @windycitylinen @flowersfordreams and @eventsbydesign #NACE #CorporateDesign

Thank you Sparky Fifer for this ongoing special PSA partnership between the War Memorial Center and your station group. BTW, one correction, Army stood up in 1775, NOT 1776. Misspoke. Next year will be 250

The War Memorial Center continues to offer programs, events, tours, presentations, exhibits, and more that help students and the public understand the significance of military service and the history and meaning behind the War Memorial Center. https://lnkd.in/g4piJf6F

Wishing a Happy Father's Day to all the Hero Dads and role models out there. Your contributions to your families and country are truly appreciated. A special thank you goes out to the Gold Star Dads and the Fallen Hero Dads for their ultimate sacrifice. Your love and dedication mean the world to us. #HappyFathersDay #FathersDay #CelebrateDad #DadsAreAwesome #OurHero

Today is National Flag Day and the War Memorial Center would like to share images of our “Lest We Forget” and “Decorating Our Heroes” traveling exhibits that were showcased in Waubeka, WI last weekend during their Flag Day celebrations. Laure Borchardt requested these free exhibits and lesson plans that coincide with the exhibits to share with the community and honor the men and women of Wisconsin who continue to, and those who paid the ultimate price for our freedom. https://lnkd.in/gKZCV3Hw

The Milwaukee Art Museum has generously offered free admission to the Lakefront Festival of the Arts for our U.S. military and Veterans. To compliment this generous offer, the War Memorial Center would like to invite you to validate your parking in our North lot, with the purchase of $8 or more in our Beer Garden. Free parking, Free Art, and Family Fun. Click to learn more: https://lnkd.in/gypHRPy7 https://lnkd.in/dan22-zH

A group from Adult Day Services of Southeast Wisconsin stopped by the War Memorial Center this morning for a tour. Their interest in learning more about the War Memorial Center began two weeks ago during Field of Flags. This same group, give or take a few, volunteered to help plant flags honoring our Wisconsin Soldiers who paid the ultimate price for our freedom. They did such an excellent job and had such a wonderful time helping us they scheduled a tour to learn more. WMC Mission: Honor The Dead By Serving The Living.