Field of Flags

Friday, May 24

11 AM in Veterans Park
 

Never Forget our fallen brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedoms. We will be placing 27,316 flags this year representing Wisconsin’s killed in action from the Civil War through the present. With your help and the help of hundreds of other volunteers, we will reach our goal. Flag placement begins Monday, May 20 through Friday, May 24.

THE FLAGS WILL BE ON DISPLAY THROUGH MAY 30

Beer Garden Opening Weekend

Friday, May 24 – Monday, May 27

11AM – 8 PM
 

War Memorial Center Beer Garden, open May to October 2024

JOIN US

Lest We Forget

Friday, June 7th at 10AM
 

The War Memorial Center Board of Trustees invites you to join us at the opening of our latest exhibit, LEST WE FORGET, honoring Wisconsin’s service members held as prisoners-of-war and those classified as missing-in-action on Friday, June 7, 2024, at 10 am.

Music in the Garden

Thursday, June 20th

6 – 8 PM
 

The War Memorial Center and Southeastern Wisconsin Veteran Suicide Prevention Taskforce invite you to join us this summer for Music In The Garden. The War Memorial Beer Garden is located on Milwaukee’s premier lakefront and hosted by Kegel’s Inn. Enjoy great food, craft beer, and music June 20th, July 18th, & August 15th from 6 pm – 8 pm. “Veterans & Military Encouraged to attend!  Resources Available”

Celebration of Freedom

Wednesday, July 3rd

Fitch Plaza
 
A magical evening that brings the community together at the War Memorial Center to honor and celebrate the freedoms which our US Service Members protect.

Join us for the best seat in the house for the Milwaukee Fireworks Show! Live Music from 5 Card Stud, a truly Milwaukee (and a little German!) dinner provided by Kegel's Inn. Reserved tables on Fitch Plaza offer expansive views of Milwaukee's downtown and Lake Michigan.

Program:
6:00 pm—Doors Open

Please note that all members of your table must be present before admission, unless the names of your guests are provided at the time of ticket purchase

6:00 to 8:00 pm—Dinner

6:00 to 9:00 pm—Live Music provided by 5card Studs and Jenny Thiel

9:30 pm—Fireworks
 

Flag of Honor

4/7 – 9/29

The ceremonial folding and presentation of the flag is a longstanding tradition that carries great significance. The Flag of Honor program is a collaboration between the War Memorial Center and the Milwaukee Brewers which fosters a sense of gratitude and remembrance within the community by offering Wisconsin families a way to honor their deceased veteran at select Brewers home games. Each family selected will receive four complimentary tickets to celebrate their veteran’s service by honoring them pre-game on the big screen. This opportunity is limited to 13 Sunday games, so sign up soon for this wonderful day of remembrance and honor!

Game Dates: 4/7, 4/28, 5/12, 6/2, 6/16, 6/30, 7/14, 7/28, 8/11, 8/18, 9/8, 9/22, 9/29

Final selection of Flag of Honor families will be determined by the War Memorial Center.