Service Experience Day

2025

The War Memorial Center would like to invite your students and teachers to our Service Experience Day April 24th & 25th, 2025 from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm and October 23rd & 24th 2025. This will be a great opportunity for students to learn about the history of the War Memorial Center, our mission, and the people of Wisconsin who answered that call.

We will have static display stations throughout the WMC with soldiers, equipment, activities, and materials for students to observe, participate, and ask questions about. Students will have the chance to speak with current and former military personnel (veterans). We look forward to seeing you at the War Memorial Center.

Educators

This is a fantastic and educational opportunity for everyone to learn about the history, meaning, and symbolism of the War Memorial Center and the people of Wisconsin who answered that call.

We will have static display stations throughout the WMC with soldiers, equipment, activities, and materials for students to observe, participate in, and ask questions about. 

 

 

  • Meet and speak with current military personnel and former military personnel (veterans).
  • Observe up-close the military vehicles, equipment, and personnel from the six branches of service to include Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, and Space Force.
  • You may also have the opportunity to view specific exhibits and memorials to include:
    • Medal of Honor – An exhibit honoring 64 Wisconsin soldiers who earned our nation’s highest medal. 
    • Lest We Forget-Learn about the history, background, and meaning behind the letters POW/MIA and the Wisconsin soldiers and families who were affected.
    • The Honor Roll & Eternal Flame listing Milwaukee County’s 3,481 war dead since World War II, the wars in Korean and Vietnam and those related to the Global War on Terrorism.
Choose from the dates below. Space is limited to 350 students each day, so register early.  
2025 SED Programs
April 24, 2025 @ 9:30a-12:30p
April 25, 2025 @ 9:30a-12:30p
 
October 23, 2025 @ 9:30a-12:30p
October 24, 2025 @ 9:30a-12:30p
 

Veterans

The War Memorial Center is proud to provide this opportunity to veterans and current military members to share their service stories with local students of all ages. 

Veterans are welcome to bring items from service for students to look at: photos, letters, documents, books, awards, or even your uniform.

Veterans are encouraged to speak and share their background and experience with students and are invited to enjoy the exhibits and activities throughout the WMC before, during, and after this event.

We hope you are able to volunteer your time, experience, and background for this amazing, educational outreach opportunity. 

Let us know the Service Experience Day date that is best for you and let us know if you are interested in the coaching session.

2025 SED Programs
April 24, 2025 @ 9:30a-12:30p
April 25, 2025 @ 9:30a-12:30p
 
October 23, 2025 @ 9:30a-12:30p
October 24, 2025 @ 9:30a-12:30p

Volunteers

The War Memorial Center educational program, “Service Experience Day,” relies on the help of volunteers. They are needed to greet school buses, direct groups to the right place, monitor stations, and provide basic information. When you aren’t doing these things, you are invited to enjoy the programs!

This is a really fun experience and a rewarding opportunity with the chance to meet many local veterans, current military, and make sure our student and visitors have a great experience.

Register below for one or more of our Service Experience Days.

2025 SED Programs
April 24, 2025 @ 9:30a-12:30p
April 25, 2025 @ 9:30a-12:30p
 
October 23, 2025 @ 9:30a-12:30p
October 24, 2025 @ 9:30a-12:30p

The War Memorial Center would like to invite your students and teachers to our Service Experience Day April 24th & 25th, 2025 from 9:30 am – 12:30 pm and October 23rd & 24th 2025. This will be a great opportunity for students to learn about the history of the War Memorial Center, our mission, and the people of Wisconsin who answered that call.

We will have static display stations throughout the WMC with soldiers, equipment, activities, and materials for students to observe, participate, and ask questions about. Students will have the chance to speak with current and former military personnel (veterans). We look forward to seeing you at the War Memorial Center.

Service Experience Day - Educator Registration

Name(Required)
What day would you like to attend Service Experience Day

Service Experience Day - Veteran Registration

Name(Required)
What day/s are you available to attend Service Experience Day

Service Experience Day - Volunteer Registration

Name(Required)
What day/s are you available to attend Service Experience Day (check all that apply)?(Required)