Museum News
The Highground Unveils “WWII Bomb Crews & Atomic Veterans” Exhibit
Crew photo from slideshow portion of exhibit The Highground Museum is highlighting the stories they care for within their collection – donated by veterans and their loved ones. They realized they had stories and artifacts that provided a unique window into the daily realities of WWII USAAF bomb crews. The Museum will be showcasing these stories (and more from veterans and civilians who supported the USAAF) in […]
A Living History: Explore 250 Years of the U.S. Army
Throughout 2025, many activities and commemorations will take place to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States Army. To support the anniversary, The Highground will host a unique “Living History” event on Saturday, July 12, from 9am-4pm, that will…
Exciting News: The Museum Reopens with Two Exhibits on Display
The new gallery offers more room to house our exhibits For many veterans serving overseas, most notably during the Vietnam War, coming home was referred to as getting “Back in the World.” “The World” was a place of normalcy, family,…
The Highground’s Vietnam Veterans Reunion Hosts Over 300 Veterans
Honoring, remembering and respecting those who served in the Vietnam War was the founding mission of The Highground nearly 40 years ago. On Sunday, August 4, The Highground hosted a very special day for these veterans, The Highground’s Annual Vietnam…
The Highground to Host Annual Vietnam Veterans Reunion on July 15
On Saturday, July 15, The Highground will host its annual Vietnam Veterans Reunion combining Vietnam exhibits, Huey helicopter displays (a landing is planned weather permitting) and an opportunity to meet other Vietnam Veterans. There are typically 100 or more Vietnam Veterans who…
The Highground to Participate in Vietnam Reenactment and Exhibit July 16 & 17
The Highground will participate in a Firebase Victory Vietnam Reenactment (1956-73) and Exhibit at Camp Victory July 16-17, 2022. The event is free and open to the public on Saturday, July 16 from 9am–4pm with a full day of operations and a…
The Highground to Host Vietnam Veterans Reunion on Saturday, May 21
A Vietnam War Veterans Reunion will be held at The Highground Veterans Memorial Park near Neillsville on Saturday, May 21 from noon – 5pm. Vietnam Veterans and families are invited to join the informal gathering. In addition to providing an opportunity for…
Two Compelling Exhibits on Display at The Highground Museum
The Highground Museum is currently featuring two special exhibitions. The Highground is honoring the memory of our fallen men and women with the “Wisconsin Remembers – A Face For Every Name” Vietnam War Memorial (courtesy of the Wisconsin Veterans Museum…
Veteran Artists Invited to Display Artwork During April Art Tour
The Highground Veterans Memorial Park is excited to return as a host site for the 2022 “Spring Into the Arts” Tour happening in Clark County April 23-24. Veteran artists are invited to book a space at The Highground to show and…
The Highground Invites the Public to Share Stories for Upcoming Exhibition
Those who served or have loved ones who served in the Greater Middle East from the 1950s to present day, are invited to add their stories to an exhibition being planned for June 11–Sept 18, 2022. The exhibition will include a timeline of…
The Highground Set to Host WWII–Pacific Theater Exhibit Open House
The Highground will hold an exhibit open house for the “WWII – Pacific Theater” exhibit on Sat. Dec. 4 from 1–3 p.m. The public is invited to visit the exhibit, meet special guests that contributed to the exhibit and view…
Full-scale Replica of WWII Atomic Bomb Created for The Highground
Combat Parts Inc. in Abbotsford has been a long-time supporter of The Highground, creating and refurbishing many metal items including structural parts of The Highground and sculptural tributes. They recently accepted a task that was challenging due to the meticulous scope…
The Highground Presents Women in the Military Exhibition
The Highground Museum presents the “Women in the Military” exhibition, on display through November 30, 2021. This relevant exhibit shows the evolution of women in the U.S. military to the present and how the courage of pioneering women demanded that the country change its cultural…
The Highground to Host PTSD Exhibit Open House
The Highground Veterans Memorial Park Museum will host an open house for the currently installed “Exploring PTSD” exhibit on Sat. Aug. 28 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. The public is invited to visit the exhibit, meet Veteran artists and listen to…
The Highground to Feature Veteran Artists in PTSD Exhibit
The Highground is honored to present the “Exploring PTSD – Healing Through Art” Exhibit, on display at The Highground Museum July 24–September 28, 2021. This important exhibition seeks to provide education about PTSD – the history and current thoughts on Post…
The Highground Receives Donation from Family of Veteran Don Beseler
Many German POWs that entered American-run POW camps would have the shoulder boards of their uniforms removed, especially if they were to be investigated for war crimes. Don Beseler, a U.S. soldier working in the POW camp kept these German…
The Highground Welcomed Guest Speaker Betty Sitler to the POW/MIA Exhibit Opening
The Highground hosted a grand opening ceremony for the POW/MIA exhibit on May 1, 2021, featuring guest of honor Betty Sitler. Betty’s late husband Harold “Red” Sitler was a POW for 1,009 days during the Korean War. Red was a…
The Highground Museum Honors our POWs/MIAs, Featuring “The League of Wives” Exhibit
The Highground Museum will present several exhibits as part of a summer of remembering and honoring our POW/MIAs, the families that helped bring them home and the families still waiting for closure. Several exhibits will officially open to the public on…
The Highground to Feature “WWI–Midwest Experience in the Great War” Exhibit in February
The “WWI–Midwest Experience in the Great War” exhibition will be at The Highground Museum from February 6-March 29, 2021. This exhibit will focus on how the Midwest U.S. was involved and affected by WWI, “The Great War”. There will be…
GWOT Gold Star Tree on Display at The Highground Museum
The Highground announces their Global War on Terror Gold Star Memorial Tree is now on display in the Museum. Featured are photo cards of all the men and women from Wisconsin who have been lost in combat since Desert Storm…
Visitors of All Ages Attend We Were There: Korea Exhibit Grand Opening
The Highground Veterans Memorial Park hosted a well-received Grand Opening for the We Were There: Korea exhibit on September 19, 2020, outside The Highground Museum, following the late morning Korean Honor Stone Placement Ceremony. The Highground was honored to have the…
Vietnam Veterans Reunion at The Highground
A Vietnam Veterans Reunion will be held at The Highground Veterans Memorial Park near Neillsville on Saturday, October 3 at noon. Vietnam Veterans and spouses are invited to join the informal gathering. In addition to providing an opportunity for Vietnam Veterans…
The Highground Cordially Invites the Public to an International Day of Peace Event
The Highground will recognize the International Day of Peace with an “open community” event on Monday, September 21 at 1pm at the Earthen Dove Effigy Mound. All are invited to attend as poetry and messages of Peace will be read and songs will…
The Highground Invites the Public to Attend the Grand Opening for We Were There: Korea
The Highground Veterans Memorial Park extends an invitation to the Grand Opening for We Were There: Korea on September 19, 2020, at 12:30pm in The Highground Museum, following the Korean Stone Placement. The Highground is honored to announce that Medal of Honor Recipient Einer…
The Highground’s Origami Crane Peace Project
Create these cranes to honor all lives lost in war and those who work for peace. Any cranes that are brought/mailed to The Highground will be displayed as a reminder to: “Remember the past so we do not repeat these…