The War Memorial Center honors the legacy of Wisconsin’s men and women who patriotically served in the U.S. armed forces during both war and peacetime. As one of Milwaukee’s prized landmarks, the WMC is an unforgettable space for your wedding or business event, offering ample meeting and reception space as well as breathtaking views of Lake Michigan. We look forward to seeing you soon!
External link for War Memorial Center
750 N Lincoln Memorial Drive
Suite 315
Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53202, US
The War Memorial Center recently hosted the 2024 Americanism Awards Breakfast. Local individuals were recognized and honored for their civic and patriotic volunteer work done in the community. https://lnkd.in/gq9dpv7C
SERVICE EXPERIENCE DAY II On behalf of the War Memorial Center, I would like to thank our military, veterans, volunteers, schools, businesses, and organizations for your participation and helping us continue our mission: Honor The Dead Serve The Living. We couldn't have asked for better weather. Here is a link with videos and photos from today. Have a great weekend everyone : )
Day One of Service Experience Day is in the books. Over 400 Students, teachers, chaperones, and the public rotated through 8-military stations with military personnel, veterans, equipment, vehicles, and activities. The War Memorial Center’s educational programs are designed to help students, and the public understand the significance of military service, the history behind the War Memorial Center, and the Wisconsin soldiers and families that paid the ultimate price for our freedom. https://lnkd.in/g4piJf6F
The War Memorial Center offers many educational outreach events, programs, lesson plans, traveling exhibits, tours, and more. One of our programs was featured on the VA US Department of Veteran Resources website. https://lnkd.in/g4x82iiN
This past Saturday, the War Memorial Center participated in Historic Milwaukee’s “Doors Open.” This free event provides the public an opportunity to see and learn the history behind some of Milwaukee’s most famous buildings. The WMC provided guided tours that highlighted Eero Saarinen’s architecture, Edmund Lewandowski’s murals, exhibits to include POW/MIA, Medal of Honor, and the not so well known ‘tunnel’ underneath Mason Street. If your school, business, or organization would like to schedule a “FREE” tour of the War Memorial Center, please contact sclark@warmemorialcenter.org. Click the link below with images from this weekend. https://lnkd.in/g6qdbAQQ
Today, the third Friday in September, is National POW/MIA Recognition Day. This lesson introduces students, teachers, and the community to the history, background, and meaning behind the letters POW/MIA. Wisconsin names like Carl Zeidler, Joe Demler, Marcia Gates, Gary Ray Ducharme, Bill Henderson, and more share their stories and the effects it had on them, their families, and the community. Learn about events like the Battle of Bataan, the signing of the Paris Peace Accords, Andersonville, and places like Germany, the Philippines, Camp McCoy, and Buna-Gona. https://lnkd.in/gkAUAFSP
As part of the WDVA Mental Health series, this program will offer disabled veterans the opportunity to learn a new skill, increase confidence and self-worth, and share this with other veterans, family, and the community. Click this link for more images: https://lnkd.in/gM4qp3ss