Jun 25, 2024 | Events, Featured News, HomePageNews, News, PressRoom, Veterans Reads
Tom Miller’s original bike from his first ride of 1,244 miles around Wisconsin On Friday, August 2, riders will begin their trek to The Highground from four different locations across the state—marking the 40th anniversary of this long-running fundraiser. The...
Jun 22, 2024 | Events, Featured News, HomePageNews, News, PressRoom, Veterans Reads, Veterans Resources
Nature-based activities are proven to boost mental health, lessen anxiety and add to our physical and spiritual well-being. To harness these benefits, The Highground led a four-day female veterans retreat (May 30-June 2) near Holcombe, Wisconsin. This was the second...
Jun 18, 2024 | Events, Featured News, HomePageNews, News, PressRoom, Veterans Reads, Veterans Resources
The Highground Veterans Memorial Park is excited to host a Badger Talk by University of Wisconsin-Madison Professor Emeritus Doug Bradley on Sunday, August 4 at 1pm. Bradley will present We Gotta Get Out of This Place: The Soundtrack of the Vietnam War, which places...
Jun 13, 2024 | Events, Featured News, HomePageNews, News, PressRoom, Veterans Reads
Riders arrive at The Highground during the 2024 Honor Ride. On May 27, 176 motorcyclists from across Wisconsin began their ride to honor fallen service members and Veterans for the14th Annual Honor Ride.The Highground hosted nine routes this year: Appleton...
Jun 12, 2024 | Events, Featured News, News, PressRoom, Veterans Reads, Veterans Resources
The Highground is thrilled to announce this year’s Male Veterans Retreat will take place Friday, September 27 – Sunday, September 29. Veterans are invited to step away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, and immerse themselves in a weekend dedicated to...
Jun 11, 2024 | Featured News, News, Newsletter, Veterans Reads
In this Newsletter: From Bike-A-Thon to Heroes Ride August 4 Will Be a Big Day to Reconnect Honor Stones & Korean Honor Stone Update Memorials and Honorariums Veterans Crisis Line Event Highlights Freedom Celebration Fireworks 24th Annual Ride to Remember ATV and...
Jun 6, 2024 | Events, Featured News, News, Veterans Reads
The Highground’s “Sweet Platoon” of bakers has done it again. The Highground hosted their annual Spring Bake Sale on May 18 in support of this year’s Vietnam Veterans Reunion, raising $1,437 to support the event. Volunteers are all smiles during the Spring Bake Sale...
Jun 6, 2024 | Events, Featured News, News, PressRoom
Dazzling fireworks over The Highground Plaza The Highground will host its Freedom Celebration Fireworks starting at dusk on Saturday, June 29. The community is invited to bring their blankets or chairs to enjoy the stunning display over the plaza. Admission is free,...
May 30, 2024 | Events, Featured News, News, PressRoom
Fifty-eight first-year contributors joined longtime supporters in bolstering the organization’s continued efforts to support Veterans and their families. Attendees mingle during the annual Friends Dinner Supporters of The Highground from Wisconsin and...
May 14, 2024 | Events, Featured News, News, PressRoom, Veterans Reads, Veterans Resources
For many Veterans serving overseas, most notably during the Vietnam War, going home was referred to as getting “Back in the World.” “The World” was a place of normalcy, family, everyday acceptable and calm conditions—a place to forget the nightmare of combat. However,...
