Event News
The Highground’s Vietnam Veterans Reunion Hosts Over 250 Veterans
Honoring, remembering and respecting those who served in the Vietnam War was the founding mission of The Highground, located just…
The Highground’s Ride to Remember Marks 25 Years of Honor
On Saturday, August 16, 2025, The Highground invites motorcyclists, veterans and supporters to gather at The Highground for the 25th Annual Ride to Remember. This longstanding motorcycle ride is a celebration of honor and valor. Participants will have the opportunity…
41st Annual Heroes Ride: The Legacy Rolls on in La Crosse August 1
On Saturday, August 2, a dedicated family of three will pack their support gear and lead the Southwestern Route riders for the 41st Annual Heroes Bike Tour—a ride rooted in remembrance and purpose. This meaningful tradition began in 1985 when…
41st Annual Heroes Ride: The Legacy Rolls on in New Richmond August 1
On Friday, August 1, cyclists with the Western Route will load up their support vehicles and set out on a meaningful three-day trek for the 41st Annual Heroes Bike Tour. This ride traces its roots back to 1985 when Tom…
41st Annual Heroes Ride: The Legacy Rolls on in Appleton August 1
On Friday, August 1, bicyclists with the Eastern Route will pack their support vehicles and embark on a powerful three-day ride for the 41st Annual Heroes Bike Tour. This longstanding event began in 1985 when Tom Miller cycled 1,244 miles—one…
41st Annual Heroes Ride: The Legacy Rolls on in Hayward August 1
On Friday, August 1, cyclists with the “Awesome Northern Route” will load their support vehicles and begin a three-day journey as part of the 41st Annual Heroes Bike Tour. This powerful tradition began in 1985 when Tom Miller rode 1,244…
The Highground’s 41st Annual Heroes Ride: The Legacy Rolls On
The Northern (top) and Southwestern (bottom) routes were all smiles after the milestone 40th ride Neillsville, Wis., July 8, 2025—On August 1, 2025, the longtime Northern, Western, Eastern and Southwestern routes will again begin their annual bicycle ride toward The…
The Highground Assists Families in Honoring Veterans
On June 14, The Highground proudly assisted families and friends in placing 12 Korean Honor Stones at the 11am ceremony, followed by the placement of 26 Legacy Stones and one United in Service Stone at the 2pm ceremony. Korean Stone…
Huey Pilot Documentary Highlights this Year’s Vietnam Veterans Reunion
On Sunday, August 3, The Highground will host its annual Vietnam Veterans Reunion combining Vietnam exhibits, a documentary about a Vietnam War Huey Pilot, lunch for veterans and an opportunity to meet fellow Vietnam veterans. There have been over 300…
Discover the History of the 32nd Inf Div – the Red Arrow
On July 16, The Highground will host a gripping presentation about the history of the 32nd Infantry Division – the Red Arrow. The 32nd Inf Div not only has a highly significant and storied past; it is also near and…
A Living History: Explore 250 Years of the U.S. Army
Throughout 2025, many activities and commemorations will take place to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States Army. To support the anniversary, The Highground will host a unique “Living History” event on Saturday, July 12, from 9am-4pm, that will…
The Highground’s Mental Health Expo Highlights the Need for Support Services
As its second CAMO (Community and Military Outreach Program) presentation, The Highground hosted a Mental Health Expo on May 14, 2025. The event’s success reinforces the commitment to fostering mental wellness in both military and civilian communities. Participants were…
The Highground Spring Bake Sale Raises $1,163 for Vietnam Veterans Reunion
On May 17, The Highground hosted its annual Spring Bake Sale in support of this year’s Vietnam Veterans Reunion coming up on August 3. The 2025 Bake Sale raised $1,163, a vital contribution toward funding the Vietnam Veterans Reunion. Vietnam veterans…
The 15th Annual Honor Ride Unites at The Highground to Honor the Fallen
The Highground kicked off the new year by hosting the Honor Ride at its own grounds, marking a significant milestone in its mission to honor and support veterans. The event, which had been held at the American Legion Post 73…
Meet Author and Vietnam Veteran Nurse Sarah L Blum
The public is invited to a special presentation on June 19 from 6-8pm to hear Vietnam Veteran Nurse Sarah L. Blum discuss her newest book, Warrior Nurse: PTSD and Healing and her Vietnam War service. Sarah’s presentation will be followed by a…
2025 Education Days at The Highground: Time to Register
The Highground’s Annual Education Days will be held September 30 and October 1 for fifth grade-middle schools (including a half-day guided tour of The Highground) and October 2 and 3 for high schools and adults (featuring a full day of…
The 15th Annual Honor Ride Rolls into The Highground on Memorial Day
The Highground will host its 15th Annual Honor Ride on Memorial Day, May 26. This notable ride continues to bring veteran and civilian motorcyclists together on this day when we pause to remember those who “gave all” in service to…
Hundreds Celebrate The Highground’s New Welcome Center
The Highground proudly opened its doors to a brand-new Welcome Center on Friday, May 2, marking a significant milestone in its ongoing mission to honor veterans and provide a sanctuary for healing. The grand opening welcomed hundreds of guests, including…
The Highground Hosts an Inspirational 21st Annual Recognition Dinner
The Friends of The Highground Dinner to recognize supporters for the year 2024 was held on Saturday, April 12, at the Castle Hill Supper Club in Merrillan, Wisconsin. Over 200 invitations were sent, with just over half of the recipients attending,…
The Highground’s New CAMO Program Hosts Mental Health Expo
On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, from 4-7pm, The Highground will host an important presentation and workshop as part of its new CAMO (Community and Military Outreach) Program. This event is aimed at improving mental health and suicide prevention awareness in…
Welcome Center Grand Opening: Join the Celebration on May 2
The Highground is excited to announce the grand opening of its new Welcome Center, a space designed to enhance visitors’ experiences and deepen their connection to the site’s mission to honor, educate and heal. “We are thrilled to unveil the…
June Journeys: The Highground Retreats for Female Veterans
Veterans create their own ornaments at The Highground during the 2024 retreat Registration is open for The Highground’s two female veterans’ retreats coming up in June. Veterans are welcome to join one or both retreats free of charge. Transportation to…
Financial Workshop Launches The Highground CAMO Program
The Highground is excited to announce the kickoff of its highly anticipated Community and Military Outreach (CAMO) Program with a Financial Literacy Workshop titled “You Made It Through Tax Season-Now What?” Scheduled for April 23, from 5-6:30pm, this money…
Local Citizens are Invited to Leave a Legacy
Local individuals and families are invited to join a community art project workshop at The Highground Welcome Center on Sunday, April 6 at 1pm. The Central Wisconsin region has vibrant cultural diversity: from indigenous Native Americans who have called this…
Spring Vets & Guitars Starts Strumming Along March 13
The Spring “Vets & Guitars” 10-week session begins Thursday, March 13 at The Highground Welcome Center. This program is offered to military veterans and is free of charge. Art and music have been found to help many veterans managing PTSD…
A Striking Success for Winter Veterans Retreat
On Sunday, January 26, six lanes filled up for an afternoon of friendly competition and camaraderie in support of our veterans. The Highground’s 12th Annual Winter Bowl raised $1,595.00 for the Winter Veterans Retreat (held January 31-February 2). Participants bowling in…
Bowl Over Winter Blues on January 26
On Sunday, January 26, at noon, staff and volunteers with The Highground will welcome bowlers at Bowl Winkle’s Bowling Alley in Eau Claire for the 12th Annual Winter Bowl fundraiser. The colder and shorter days of winter present mental health…
Honor Stars Illuminate The Highground During the Holidays
At the beginning of November each year, The Highground turns on the “honor stars” on the Plaza as part of their annual Holiday Lights Program. This special initiative offers supporters a unique way to honor their loved ones or show…
Quilters Stitch Up $1,930 in Support of The Highground
On Tuesday, December 3, hopeful quilt ticket holders joined staff members in the new Welcome Center as 32 winning tickets were drawn for The Highground’s Annual Patriotic Quilt Raffle. It was great to have quilters and ticket holders from all…
ATV Raffle Success: $11,740 Raised in Support of The Highground
After months of selling raffle tickets for The Highground’s 5th Annual “Honoring Our Veterans” ATV Raffle (exactly 609 of the 999 ordered), Veterans Day, November 11, arrived for the winners’ names to be drawn. At 3pm that day, JT Savor,…
Veterans, Register for the Winter Veterans Retreat and One-Day Ice Fishing Event
The Highground will host their annual Winter Veterans Retreat January 31–February 2, 2025, along with a one-day ice fishing event on Saturday, February 1. Veterans are encouraged to shake off the winter blues and discover a new appreciation for the…
First Look: Veterans Day Gathering at New Welcome Center
On Monday, November 11, The Highground will host a Veterans Day Gathering at 1:30pm in the new Welcome Center. The Highground is honored to have U.S. Army Staff Sergeant JT Savor present to share his story of service, the battle…
The Highground Fall Bake Sale Raises $1,040 to Support the Operation Re-Connect Retreat
The last Honor Stone Ceremonies for 2024 and the annual Fall Bake Sale brought numerous guests to The Highground on Saturday, October 5. The Highground’s Sweet Platoon provided temptations for everyone’s sweet tooth with baked goods ranging from miniature pies…
Hundreds of Students Attend The Highground Education Days
Over 800 Central Wisconsin students from 15 schools plus several homeschooling families from across the state traveled to The Highground for Education Days October 1-4. This annual event invites students and the public to attend to learn more about the…
The Highground Invites the Public to Attend Education Days October 3 and 4
The public is invited to register to attend Education Days on October 3 and 4, when The Highground welcomes several presenters who will be offering unique and exciting presentations on historical and cultural issues, past and present, that have been…
The Highground’s Fall Bake Sale Will Support Operation Re-Connect
On Saturday, October 5, The Highground will host its annual Fall Bake Sale. A mouth-watering assortment of treats will be available starting at 10am until items sell out. Proceeds from this year’s bake sale will support The Highground’s second military couples retreat,…
The Ride to Remember Heads Home to The Highground for Year 24
On Saturday, August 17, 2024, 106 motorcycle riders came together at The Highground for the 24th Annual Ride to Remember® in Neillsville Wisconsin. The Ride to Remember was based entirely at The Highground this year, which contributed to the overall spirit…
Area Schools and Homeschooled Families are Encouraged to Register Now for Education Days
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…
The Highground’s 40th Annual Bike Tour Raises $74,222
On Sunday, August 4, 306 Vietnam veterans and their guests provided a well-deserved welcome to 113 bicyclists and SAG teams from all over Wisconsin as they peddled into The Highground for the culmination of the 40th Annual Heroes Ride Bike…
The Highground Ushers in the 24th Annual Ride to Remember August 17
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 scenic…
Ho-Chunk Gaming Black River Falls Presents $2,500 to The Highground Vietnam Veterans Reunion
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 long-time supporter of The…
The Heroes Ride Southwestern Route Begins Their Journey in La Crosse August 2
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…
The Heroes Ride Western Route Begins Their Journey in New Richmond August 2
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…
The Heroes Ride Northern Route Begins Their Journey in Hayward August 2
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…
The Heroes Ride Eastern Route Begins Their Journey in Appleton August 2
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…
The Highground’s Vietnam Veterans Reunion Coming Up August 4
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…
The Highground Honor Stone Program Offers a Profound and Lasting Tribute
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…
The Highground Invites Military Couples to “Operation Re-Connect” This Fall
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…
The Highground Annual Bike Tour Reaches Milestone Year “40”
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 history and the people behind this event are what makes it such an…
Female Veterans Enjoy a Four-Day Outdoor Skills Retreat Hosted by The Highground
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…
The Highground Presents Badger Talk on Music of Vietnam Era
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…