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Milwaukee's Soldiers Home District is in jeopardy and needs urgent action to survive.

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In 1871, Wood National Cemetery (formerly known as Soldiers Home Cemetery) opened on the Soldiers Home grounds. Before the cemetery was established, veterans who passed away at the Soldiers Home were buried in private cemeteries across the Milwaukee area.

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When the Soldiers Home was first built, fresh air and scenic surroundings were considered essential to helping veterans heal and recover. Explore the grounds through the free self-guided walking tour app: https://t.co/1XSKUdaAe7

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In June 1865, the Soldiers Home Fair opened in Milwaukee and ran through the end of July, raising critical funds to support veterans. By the fair’s end, more than $100,000 had been raised, which is equivalent to nearly $2 million today!

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Interested in a private group tour of the Milwaukee Soldiers Home? contact [email protected] to learn more about group tour opportunities.

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Spring has sprung at the Milwaukee Soldiers Home! Don't forget about our free, self-guided walking tour app! Check it out here: https://t.co/1XSKUda2oz

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This Memorial Day, we remember the courage and sacrifice of those who gave everything in service to our country and reflect on the places and stories that keep their legacy alive.

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Do you know the difference between Armed Forces Day, Veterans Day, and Memorial Day?

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It's National Bike to Work Day! If you're making your way along the Hank Aaron State Trail, make sure to make a stop at the Milwaukee Soldiers Home!

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Today, and every day, we are thankful for the men and women of the Armed Forces.

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What's your favorite Soldiers Home Chapel fact? https://t.co/jibyceDxT8

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Designed in 1881 by acclaimed architect Henry C. Koch, Ward Memorial Theater showcases striking New Renaissance style in signature Cream City brick. Beyond its architectural beauty, it was a lively hub for veterans.

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In the shadow of American Family Field sits the Milwaukee Soldiers Home! Now is a great time to stop by and enjoy the scenic grounds of one of Milwaukee's most historic treasures.

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This month is historic preservation month, and the Save the Soldiers Home effort would not be possible without the Milwaukee Preservation Alliance! Learn more about the great work done by MPA: https://t.co/RZCeavtimX

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The Wadsworth Library on the grounds of the Milwaukee Soldiers Home is a quintessentially Milwaukee building with its basement walls made of Wisconsin limestone and its exterior made of our iconic cream city brick.

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This week marks the anniversary of the first veterans moving onto the Soldiers Home grounds. They lived in farmhouses as work continued on Old Main. Happy anniversary to the Milwaukee Soldiers Home! Learn more about the Milwaukee Soldiers Home: https://t.co/v9LAbMvXEV

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The Soldiers Home wouldn't exist today without the selfless generosity of the West Side Soldiers' Aid Society. A group of Milwaukee-area women who assisted discharged soldiers with meals, medical care, and temporary housing following the Civil War.
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If you've been to the Soldiers Home, you may have seen the Ward Memorial Theater, but who is it named after?

The theater was named after Horatio Ward, an American banker and patriot who created an endowment fund to construct memorial halls for the Soldiers Homes.

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Warmer days are ahead! Make sure you stop by the beautiful grounds of the Soldiers Home this spring. Use our Walking Tour App to learn as you stroll: https://t.co/1XSKUdaAe7

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The Soldiers and Sailors Monument, dedicated in 1903, remains the most prominent feature of Wood National Cemetery. The monument is over 60 feet tall.