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An educational center was part of the original vision for The Highground. The center would educate its visitors about the cost of war, “the human cost”. With the Park’s neighbors deciding to sell, The Highground’s need to expand to accommodate more visitors as well as unexpected grants becoming available, the learning center became a reality.
Today, The Highground Museum encompasses a library filled with over 4,000 books covering a wide range of military history. Its garage is a place for our volunteers to get their lunches during work weeks, and the area that includes the gallery, a media room and a meeting room holds many of the different exhibits. The museum coordinator is responsible for the daily operations, donations including artifacts and library materials and setup and removal of each exhibit. The coordinator also researches, evaluates and books all incoming exhibits.
We are always looking for more displays! Please reach out to us if you have something you are willing to share or something specific you would like to see in the museum.
Museum Coordinator
Theresa Hebert
museum@thehighground.us 715-743-4224
The Museum is open daily from 10am-4pm
The Highground has traveling displays that are available for loan. We Were There: Korean War and My War: Wartime Photographs by Vietnam Veterans can be obtained for display at a venue in your hometown regardless of where you are located in the world. We would love to help you educate and heal your visitors.
Museum News
Provide Donations to our general fund
If your still not sure what your donation can do, please read more about how your contribution will be used below. Donations to our General fund help us maintain the park, provide supportive staff to our veterans and their families, and increase Veterans Programs that fulfill our mission to Honor, Educate and Heal. The Park: […]
The Highground Facilitates its First Military Couples Retreat October 20-22
The Highground facilitated its first military couples retreat October 20-22, 2023. “Operation Re-Connect” invites Veterans and their spouses or partners to get away from their daily routines and enjoy a peaceful yet purposeful weekend at no cost to them. The Highground is grateful to the Marshfield Elks Lodge 665 for their generous sponsorship which helped make Operation […]
The Highground Fall Bake Sale Raises $1,727 for the 2024 Winter Veterans Retreat
The last Honor Stone Ceremonies for 2023 and the annual Fall Bake Sale brought hundreds of guests to The Highground on Saturday, October 7. The Highground’s “Sweet Platoon” provided temptations for everyone’s sweet tooth with baked goods ranging from miniature pies to the traditional chocolate chip cookies. The Highground is truly grateful for the fabulous guests, volunteer bakers and volunteers […]
16 Area Schools Attend The Highground Education Days
The Highground welcomed over 800 students from 16 schools throughout Central Wisconsin to the Park October 3-6 for their annual Education Days. This event offers students and the public the opportunity to learn more about the history and sacrifices of our military members and families as well as The Highground and its various tributes that honor […]
The Highground’s Day of Peace Event Revealed Challenges that Refugees Face
“If you were forced to leave your country, what would you bring?” This was one of the many questions Dr. Khalil Dokhanchi with the University of Wisconsin-Superior posed to the audience during his speech about International Refugees. Dr. Dokhanchi’s presentation was part of The Highground’s International Day of Peace event held in The Highground Museum on September 21. Dr. Dokhanchi discussed the definition of […]
The creation and compilation of educational videos about The Highground, areas of historical military significance and other mission-relevant topics began in response to the coronavirus outbreak. The annual “Highground Education Days” event was an in-person gathering of over 2,000 students from 15 schools that visited The Highground to take part in four full days of educational programming. The state mandate regarding large gatherings made it necessary for The Highground to cancel the in-person event. However, the importance of the event is such that Highground staff and the many presenters decided to go forward with creating and offering the many presentations as videos for students, families and the general public.
This is the first ever “virtual” video event attempted by the Highground and to say there has been a steep learning curve is an understatement! Through the generous donation of funds to gather the necessary equipment and “learning as we go” on how to create and present these videos, we are able to start compiling what we hope will become an interesting and valuable video archive. We will continue to fine-tune our videos and we hope that you come back often to view our ever-growing collection.
Thank you to all the brave interviewees, presenters, and donors! In special recognition for kick-starting this program is a donation from the family of Marliss J Collinson. It is through their generosity in her honor that we were able to begin upon this new chapter in our mission.
WWI Notes from the Trenches
Gary Foster, author of “Notes From the Trenches, A Musician’s Journey Through WWI”, gives a two-part presentation on WWI. The Great War is covered, in general, with specific information about troops from Wisconsin. NOTE: Part One can be watched standalone; however, Part Two should be viewed after watching Part One.
The Dove Effigy Mound
Learn about the creation and purpose of The Highground’s Dove Effigy Mound, presented David Giffey, Vietnam Veteran and Designer of the Dove Effigy Mound.
The National Native American Vietnam Veterans Tribute
Learn about the history and meaning of the National Native American Vietnam Veterans Tribute—“Forgotten Warrior”—presented by Mike Kesling.
A Guide to Hand Carved Walking Sticks
These video’s combine aspects of the history of The Highground along with a special wood carving project to honor Veterans. Presented by Henry Smith. NOTE: This is a two-part video that should be watched consecutively.