Milwaukee is the site of one of the original three National Homes for Disabled Volunteer Soldiers authorized by legislation and signed by President Abraham Lincoln. Now known as the Clement J. Zablocki VA Medical Center, this historic site is host to Reclaiming Our Heritage, an annual event sponsored by the Soldiers Home Foundation.

This free-admission, family-friendly event is held annually the weekend after Memorial Day. Reclaiming Our Heritage honors veterans and educates the public about veterans' contributions to, and sacrifices for, American society.

Reclaiming Our Heritage is a living history event, with encampments from all the major military eras in U. S. history, starting with the pre-Revolutionary War colonial militia up to the present era. The event also is a resource for veterans interested in up-to-date information on VA benefits and services.

There are many activities during the Reclaiming Our Heritage weekend including a Civil War School Day, the Positively Patriotic Parade, Civil War medical demonstrations, vintage base ball, a wide variety of musical groups, fashion shows, a street dance, and many, many more fun, family activities. 

Please call 414.902.5599 or visit our website through the link above for more information.