Name: Legacy Stone Ceremony (2pm)
Start: 2020-08-01
End: 2020-08-01
Location: The Highground

“Supporting The Mission—Working Warriors” Exhibit Grand Opening

July 29, 2020

The public is invited to attend the Grand Opening of the exhibit, “Supporting the Mission—Working Warriors” at The Highground Veterans Memorial Park Museum near Neillsville, on Saturday, August 8, at noon. Fr Conrad Targonski will be the guest speaker to Continue reading →

Events, Exhibits, Featured News, Latest News, Museum

The Highground’s 36th Annual Heroes Ride Bike Tour is Making Its Way Across the State

July 25, 2020

Liz Hamilton

The Highground’s 36th Annual Heroes Ride Bike Tour is Making Its Way Across the State

The Heroes Ride Annual Bike Tour, now in its 36th year, is the largest single annual fundraiser for The Highground.

On Friday morning, July 31, 2020, riders led by experienced route leaders will travel over 730 miles in Continue reading →

Events, Featured News, HomePageNews, Latest News

The Highground Receives Signed Copy of Diane Evans’s Book “Healing Wounds”

July 8, 2020

Liz Hamilton

The Highground Receives Signed Copy of Diane Evans’s Book “Healing Wounds”

Lynn Kohl, a Vietnam Veteran Nurse who served near Pleiku, delivered a special copy of Diane Carlson Evans’s new book, “Healing Wounds” to The Highground. Diane Carlson Evans is a former nurse in the United States Army during the Continue reading →

Featured News, Latest News, PressRoom, Veterans Reads, Veterans Resources

Happy 244th Birthday America!

July 4, 2020

Liz Hamilton

Happy Fourth of July from The Highground!

We hope you all enjoy a safe and memorable holiday weekend. If you are planning a visit to the Park, the Plaza will be lined with our Nation’s Stars and Stripes, patriotic music Continue reading →

Featured News, HomePageNews, Latest News

Military Reunion at The Highground for Veterans of the Gulf War to Present Day

July 3, 2020

Liz Hamilton

Military Reunion at The Highground for Veterans of the Gulf War to Present Day

An informal gathering of Gulf War, GWOT (Global War on Terror—including OIF, OEF, to present day) Veterans, their families, Gold Star families, and families of those we have lost since returning home from serving, will be held on Saturday, July Continue reading →

Events, Featured News, Reunion/Education Nights, Uncategorized, Veterans Reads, Veterans Resources

The Sky was Bright for Freedom Celebration Fireworks at The Highground

July 2, 2020

Liz Hamilton

The Sky was Bright for Freedom Celebration Fireworks at The Highground

With assistance from the Neillsville Volunteer Fire Department and countless volunteers, The Highground night sky was filled with the beautiful sights and sounds of freedom. With respect to social distancing, over 400 people from surrounding communities came together for Continue reading →

The Highground Receives “Live” Wood Painting From Long-time Supporters

July 1, 2020

Liz Hamilton

The Highground Receives “Live” Wood Painting From Long-time Supporters

Phil and Carol Cler of Jackson, Wisconsin, long-time friends and supporters of The Highground, presented another beautiful painting on live edge wood to Kay Anason, The Highground Donation Coordinator

Phil likes to search for new techniques and find a patriotic Continue reading →

The Highground Invites Visitors to Donate to Drive for Dogs of Homeless Veterans

June 27, 2020

Liz Hamilton

The Highground Invites Visitors to Donate to Drive for Dogs of Homeless Veterans

The Highground Veterans Memorial Park is welcoming visitors to visit the three current exhibits at The Highground Museum and donate items for homeless veterans with canine companions. “Vietnam Experience”, an exhibit consisting of hundreds of items from the Vietnam Continue reading →

Exhibits, Featured News, Latest News, Learning Center, Museum

The Highground Announces Freedom Celebration Day Fireworks

June 16, 2020

Liz Hamilton

The Highground Announces Freedom Celebration Day Fireworks

Come one, come all—The Highground is excited to announce their annual fireworks show will happen on Saturday, June 27. Families and groups of all sizes are invited to come out to watch. Made possible in part by Hardees, the eye-popping Continue reading →

Events, Featured News, Latest News

“Supporting The Mission—Working Warriors” Exhibit Grand Opening

The Highground’s 36th Annual Heroes Ride Bike Tour is Making Its Way Across the State

The Highground Receives Signed Copy of Diane Evans’s Book “Healing Wounds”

Happy 244th Birthday America!

Military Reunion at The Highground for Veterans of the Gulf War to Present Day

The Sky was Bright for Freedom Celebration Fireworks at The Highground

The Highground Receives “Live” Wood Painting From Long-time Supporters

The Highground Invites Visitors to Donate to Drive for Dogs of Homeless Veterans

The Highground Announces Freedom Celebration Day Fireworks

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Legacy Stone Ceremony (2pm)

Working Warriors: Military Life Beyond Combat

Camp Victory Open House

Working Warriors Exhibit Grand Opening

20th Annual Ride to Remember

Fall Women’s Veterans Retreat

We Were There: Korea

Fall Men’s Veterans Retreat

Korean Stone Ceremony (10am)

Legacy Stone Ceremony (1pm)

Legacy Stone Ceremony (10am)

Legacy Stone Ceremony (1pm)

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