Name: Event Calendar for 2024
Start: 2023-12-01
End: 2024-12-31
Location: The Highground

The Highground Seeks Veteran Art Submissions for “Back in the World” Exhibit

May 14, 2024

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 Continue reading →

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The 14th Annual Honor Ride Makes its Way to The Highground on Memorial Day

April 30, 2024

Liz Hamilton

The 14th Annual Honor Ride Makes its Way to The Highground on Memorial Day

The Highground will host its 14th Annual Honor Ride on Memorial Day, May 27. For thirteen years, the Honor Ride has brought Veteran and civilian motorcyclists together on the day designated to hold those who died in service to our Continue reading →

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The Highground Invites Area Schools and Homeschooled Families to Education Days 2024

April 9, 2024

Liz Hamilton

The Highground Invites Area Schools and Homeschooled Families to Education Days 2024

The Highground’s Annual Education Days event will offer two programs to enrich their educational mission. Two days will be dedicated to the traditional “5th Grade Tour of The Highground” along with two days of programs for students in middle school and Continue reading →

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The Highground Veterans Programs Receive Significant Funding

February 22, 2024

Liz Hamilton

The Highground received a $25,000 grant from the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA) to support The Highground’s Veterans Retreats, Vets & Guitars and Ukuleles Program and The Highground Veteran & Family Post-Traumatic Stress Peer Support Group. The following is Continue reading →

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The Highground’s 2023 Patriotic Quilt Raffle Raises $1,900

December 19, 2023

Liz Hamilton

The Highground’s 2023 Patriotic Quilt Raffle Raises $1,900

Twenty-eight quilts went home with happy winners on Saturday, December 9 after the drawing for The Highground’s Annual Patriotic Quilt Raffle. Over 580 tickets were sold which raised $1,900. These funds will be used for various necessities that assist The Highground Continue reading →

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The Highground Announces Plans to Expand its Legacy for 2024 and Beyond

July 25, 2023

Liz Hamilton

The Highground Announces Plans to Expand its Legacy for 2024 and Beyond

The Highground is pleased to announce it has begun working on plans to expand its legacy for 2024 and beyond. Now that the midway point of this year’s stone ceremonies has arrived, visitors may notice some new landscaping on the plaza. By the end of 2023, Continue reading →

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The Highground to Hold Male Veterans Retreat August 11-13

July 20, 2023

Liz Hamilton

The Highground to Hold Male Veterans Retreat August 11-13

The Highground will hold a Male Veterans Retreat August 11–13, 2023. The retreat will offer Veterans the opportunity to have fun, enjoy great food and experience interesting activities in the company of fellow male Veterans. The retreat is open to Continue reading →

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The Highground to Hold PTSD & Veteran Suicide Prevention Event at Patriot K9s

July 12, 2023

Liz Hamilton

The Highground to Hold PTSD & Veteran Suicide Prevention Event at Patriot K9s

Veterans, non-veterans, families and the public are invited to attend an informative gathering on post-traumatic stress (PTS/PTSD) and veteran suicide prevention at 6pm on Tuesday, July 25 at Patriot K9s (7333 Stewart Ave., Wausau, WI 54401). The event, part of Continue reading →

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The Heroes Ride Northern Route Starts in Hayward August 4

July 10, 2023

Liz Hamilton

The Heroes Ride Northern Route Starts in Hayward August 4

On Friday, August 4, The Heroes Ride Bike Tour rides for its 39th year in support of The Highground, beginning in five locations throughout the state. The “Awesome Northern Route” bicyclists will saddle up for their three-day ride on Friday morning. Starting in Hayward, Continue reading →

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The Heroes Ride Eastern Route Starts in Appleton August 4

July 10, 2023

Liz Hamilton

The Heroes Ride Eastern Route Starts in Appleton August 4

On Friday, August 4, The Heroes Ride Bike Tour rides for its 39th year in support of The Highground, beginning in five locations throughout the state. The Eastern Route bicyclists will saddle up for their three-day ride on Friday. Starting in Appleton at the Continue reading →

Events, Featured News, HomePageNews, Latest News, PressRoom, Volunteers

The Highground Seeks Veteran Art Submissions for “Back in the World” Exhibit

The 14th Annual Honor Ride Makes its Way to The Highground on Memorial Day

The Highground Invites Area Schools and Homeschooled Families to Education Days 2024

The Highground Veterans Programs Receive Significant Funding

The Highground’s 2023 Patriotic Quilt Raffle Raises $1,900

The Highground Announces Plans to Expand its Legacy for 2024 and Beyond

The Highground to Hold Male Veterans Retreat August 11-13

The Highground to Hold PTSD & Veteran Suicide Prevention Event at Patriot K9s

The Heroes Ride Northern Route Starts in Hayward August 4

The Heroes Ride Eastern Route Starts in Appleton August 4

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Event Calendar for 2024

Spring Bake Sale 2024

Legacy Stone Ceremony-11am

United In Service Stone Ceremony–11am

Legacy Stone Ceremony-2pm

United In Service Stone Ceremony–2pm

Veteran & Family PTSD Peer Support Group May 2024

14th Annual Honor Ride on Memorial Day

Memorial Day Ceremony

Female Veterans Retreat Ice Age Trail Hike 2024

Summer “Vets & Guitars” & Ukuleles 2024

Veteran & Family PTSD Peer Support Group June 2024