ENCOURAGE OUR COMMUNITY TO HONOR WISCONSIN’S VETERANS
The Veterans Bell Tower Memorial is designed to honor Wisconsin Veterans of all services—to make sure we never forget the people who fought and sacrificed for our freedom. Our mission is straightforward: Honor. Educate. Remember.

A place for education and celebration
In Pewaukee, on Capitol Drive just east of Highway 164, this memorial will become an awe-inspiring, one-of-a-kind landmark. It will include:

• A 57-foot tower to house eight change-ringing bells—one of only a few such towers throughout North America and the only one in Wisconsin
• Kiosks with educational presentations on Wisconsin military units and the wars and conflicts in which they served
• Exhibits featuring Wisconsin companies and the products and services provided to the armed forces
• Information on individual service histories—a vital resource for genealogists
• Gathering space for memorial celebrations and community events

It’s a place where we can educate our youth, remember our predecessors and bring history to life for generations to come.


A unique combination of tribute and performance
The insignias of the armed services will be engraved in granite within the shape of our state, a vital tribute to those who made the ultimate gift to our country. The courtyard will be paved with bricks that individuals can have inscribed with Veterans’ names.

The memorial’s most unusual feature is a set of eight change-ringing bells—one of only 50 in all of North America. The bells, weighing from 359 to 1,059 pounds, were cast in London, England, at the Whitechapel Bell Foundry, makers of the Liberty Bell. Their vigorous ringing offers an unforgettable experience, making the Veterans Bell Tower Memorial a landmark destination.

BENEFIT ALL GENERATIONS
Veterans, families, students, the community at large—all will benefit from the memorial.

Inspiring through education
The Veterans Bell Tower Memorial will serve as a valuable storehouse of information on our state Veterans’ role in protecting our nation. Students of all ages, especially those in area elementary and high schools, can learn to understand and honor the ideal of serving one’s community and country. It’s a perfect opportunity to help the generations connect, as children come to understand what their parents, grandparents, family and friends experienced.

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Connecting the community
The community at large gains a place to remember and reflect. With space for ceremonies on traditional occasions such as Memorial Day, Flag Day and Veterans Day, the memorial encourages us all to not only revisit our past but also contemplate our future.

Ongoing programs will include:

• Formal programs on occasions such as the Fourth of July, Memorial Day, Flag Day and Veterans Day, with band music, color guard presentations, speeches from Veterans and bell ringing demonstrations
• Opportunities for all service branches to fly their flags and hold special events on key anniversaries
• Permanent and traveling memorabilia exhibits telling the story of the conflicts and wars in which our Veterans served

Enhancing quality of life
This project adds to the quality of life in Wisconsin, enhancing our reputation with a landmark that will be known nationwide. The memorial will attract visitors from across the country seeking to

• honor Veterans
• experience the magnificent change-ringing bells
• explore genealogy resources

In bringing people to the community, the Veterans Bell Tower Memorial promotes economic development in southeastern Wisconsin, especially in Pewaukee and in Waukesha County.

MAKE A DIFFERENCE WITH YOUR SUPPORT
The land and the memorial’s unique bells have been donated. Ground has been broken. But you can still play a vital role.

Your support will help us complete construction and finance ongoing operations for the Veteran’s Bell Tower Memorial—preserving valuable memories and bringing history to life for generations to come See Ways to Give for opportunities to sponsor key site features.

Make sure the people who’ve earned a place in our history also have a place in our hearts. Help us honor—educate—and remember. Add your support to the Veteran’s Bell Tower Memorial today.