Dec 10, 2025 | Events, Featured News, HomePageNews, News, PressRoom
The Highground is proud to announce the successful completion of its annual Patriotic Quilt Raffle. This year’s raffle featured 29 handmade quilts and crocheted afghan blankets, with 630 tickets sold out by November 10. Thanks to the incredible support of...
Nov 21, 2025 | Events, Featured News, HomePageNews, News, PressRoom
To the cheerful tune of holiday music and under the warm glow of multicolored lights, The Highground welcomed community members and veterans to a festive CAMO workshop designed to help “sleigh” the stress of the season. Guests enjoyed hands-on...
Nov 18, 2025 | Events, Featured News, HomePageNews, News, PressRoom
Handmade cards and messages for veterans from local area students were a highlight The Highground proudly hosted an open house on Veterans Day, November 11, 2025, welcoming veterans and their families from 10am to...
Nov 6, 2025 | CAMO, Events, Featured News, HomePageNews, News, PressRoom, Veterans Programs and Resources
The Highground welcomed individuals and families to a sensational, community-focused Halloween celebration on October 29, 2025. A CAMO (Community and Military Outreach) program offering, the event delivered festive fun for all ages...
Nov 5, 2025 | Featured News, HomePageNews, News, PressRoom
The Highground is honored to receive a grant of $25,000 from the Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs in support of their Veterans Program offerings for 2026. According to Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs...
Nov 4, 2025 | Featured News, HomePageNews, News, PressRoom, Veterans Program, Veterans Programs and Resources, Veterans Reads
Larry Kizewski & Charlotte Hense are once again showing their steadfast support for The Highground’s Vets & Guitars program. On October 15, Larry and Charlotte arrived at the park to visit with Executive Director Chris Pettis and Vets & Guitars...
Oct 21, 2025 | Events, Featured News, HomePageNews, News, PressRoom, Veterans Reads, Veterans Resources
In recognition of Veterans Day on November 11, 2025, The Highground will open its doors for an open house from 10am-4pm. Whether you served or simply wish to honor those who did, guests are invited to explore the Museum’s featured exhibit “WWII Bomb Crews and Atomic...
Oct 15, 2025 | Featured News, HomePageNews, News, PressRoom
On October 11, 2025, more than 40 UTV riders with the Eau Pleine River Rats ATV/UTV Club rolled into The Highground Veterans Memorial Park, dusty from the trail but brimming with pride. Representing their club, the group arrived to present a substantial donation...
Oct 15, 2025 | Featured News, News, PressRoom, Veterans Programs and Resources, Veterans Retreat
Experience The Highground’s three-day retreat or a day of ice fishing Veterans show off their catches ice fishing during the 2025 retreat Shake the winter blues and discover a new appreciation for winter in the company of fellow veterans at The Highground’s...
Oct 14, 2025 | Events, Featured News, HomePageNews, News, PressRoom, Volunteers
Supporters snag some treats during The Highground’s Fall Bake Sale. On October 4, The Highground and its sweet volunteer bakers came together to host its annual Fall Bake Sale. Sharing the day with Legacy Stone placements, many guests took advantage of the...
