Aug 12, 2024 | Featured News, HomePageNews, News, PressRoom, Veterans Reads
In observance of USS Wisconsin (SSBN 827) Day, a group of veterans and citizens will gather at The Highground on Saturday, August 24 to read Governor Evers’ proclamation. Along with them, the USS Wisconsin SSBN 827 Association’s 50-foot inflatable replica of the...
Jul 25, 2024 | Events, Featured News, HomePageNews, News, PressRoom, Veterans Reads
On Saturday, August 17, motorcyclists will come together at the Neillsville American Legion Post 73 for The Highground’s 24th Annual Ride to Remember® as a celebration of honor and valor. Veterans and veteran supporters will enjoy riding through Clark County’s...
Jul 23, 2024 | Events, Featured News, HomePageNews, News, PressRoom
On Monday, June 24, Ho-Chunk Gaming Black River Falls (https://www.ho-chunkgaming.com/blackriverfalls) presented The Highground Veterans Memorial Park with a check for $2,500 in support of their 2024 Vietnam Veterans Reunion. Ho-Chunk Gaming Black River Falls is a...
Jul 11, 2024 | Events, Featured News, HomePageNews, News, PressRoom
On Friday August 2, the Southwestern Route, consisting of a family of three, will pack their support vehicles and leave La Crosse to begin their three-day journey to The Highground for the 40th Annual Heroes Ride Bike Tour. This event started in 1985 with Tom...
Jul 11, 2024 | Events, Featured News, HomePageNews, News, PressRoom
On Friday, August 4, the Western Route bicyclists will pack their support vehicles and leave New Richmond to begin their three-day journey to The Highground for the 40th Annual Heroes Ride Bike Tour. This event started in 1985 with Tom Miller biking 1,244 miles across...
Jul 10, 2024 | Events, Featured News, HomePageNews, News, PressRoom
On Friday, August 2, the “Awesome Northern Route” bicyclists will pack their support vehicles and leave Hayward to begin their three-day journey to The Highground for the 40th Annual Heroes Ride Bike Tour. This event started in 1985 with Tom Miller biking 1,244 miles...
Jul 9, 2024 | Events, Featured News, HomePageNews, News, PressRoom
On Friday, August 2, the Eastern Route bicyclists will pack their support vehicles and leave Appleton to begin their three-day journey to The Highground for the 40th Annual Heroes Ride Bike Tour. This event started in 1985 with Tom Miller biking 1,244 miles across...
Jul 9, 2024 | Events, Featured News, HomePageNews, News, PressRoom
On Sunday, August 4, The Highground will host its annual Vietnam Veterans Reunion combining Vietnam exhibits, Huey helicopter displays (a landing is planned weather permitting), a 1pm presentation by Vietnam Veteran and Author Doug Bradley, and an opportunity to meet...
Jul 2, 2024 | Events, Featured News, HomePageNews, 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,...
Jun 27, 2024 | Events, Featured News, HomePageNews, News, PressRoom, Veterans Reads, Veterans Resources
The Highground will host its second military couples retreat October 18-20. “Operation Re-Connect” invites veterans and their spouses or partners at any stage in their relationship to get away from their daily routines and enjoy a peaceful yet purposeful weekend at no...
