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The Highground recognized the International Day of Peace on Monday, Sept. 21 with an “open community” event at the Dove Mound Tribute. Poetry, messages of Peace and songs (sung by Deb Esselman) were included in the program. There was also a special remembrance of Gerald Filippi, KIA Vietnam September 21, 1970.A display of origami cranes,…

The Highground Veterans Memorial Park was recently the base of operations for its annual Veterans Weekend Retreat for male combat and noncombat Veterans of any era. From September 18–20, eleven Veterans, primarily Vietnam Veterans, were able to take part in exciting experiences and healing activities provided by the retreat. With assistance from The Vet Center…

  Please join The Highground for their annual Veterans Day Ceremony on Wednesday, November 11 from 10am-1pm. Starting the day at 10am, the names of the Wisconsin KIAs/MIAs/POWs from WWII to present day will be read and honored with the tolling of The Highground Liberty Bell. With all present and accounted for, the Thorp VFW Post 9057 will present…

The Highground Veterans Memorial Park hosted their second Female Veterans Weekend Retreat September 11-13. Several Veterans from across the state took part in the retreat with the goal of learning something new to help bring more fulfillment to their lives and make new connections with fellow female Veterans. Although not continuous counseling events, the Veterans…

The Highground Veterans Memorial Park hosted a well-received Grand Opening for the We Were There: Korea exhibit on September 19, 2020, outside The Highground Museum, following the late morning Korean Honor Stone Placement Ceremony. The Highground was honored to have the family members of Medal of Honor Recipients Einar Ingman Jr. and Mitchell Red Cloud Jr. in attendance.…

REMINDER: The 2020 Highground Education Days, originally scheduled for tomorrow, October 6, through Friday, October 9, has been CANCELED as an in-person event for schools. Good news though – We will be offering “Virtual Education Days” videos! The presentations have been recorded and are currently being edited. When they have been completed and are ready…

The Highground’s Annual Fall Cleanup event is just around the corner. There are projects for everyone. Join them Thursday, October 15–Saturday, October 17, and help get the Park ready for winter. Volunteering during this cleanup event is a great way to make a difference and help maintain the Park’s unique treasures, providing healing and education to…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] In This Newsletter: The 36th Annual Heroes Ride Bike Tour The 20th Annual Ride to Remember Challenge Coins, Raffle and Holiday Lights Event Updates and 2021 Calendar of Events Heroes Ride (continued) Ride to Remember (continued) Camp Victory News Featured Veteran: Beth Martin We Were There: Korea Exhibit Holiday & The Wartime Home Front…

A Vietnam Veterans Reunion will be held at The Highground Veterans Memorial Park near Neillsville on Saturday, October 3 at noon.  Vietnam Veterans and spouses are invited to join the informal gathering. In addition to providing an opportunity for Vietnam Veterans to meet and share stories, there will also be a Vietnam War UH-1H Huey helicopter…

The Highground will recognize the International Day of Peace with an “open community” event on Monday, September 21 at 1pm at the Earthen Dove Effigy Mound. All are invited to attend as poetry and messages of Peace will be read and songs will be performed. Origami cranes, created and donated to The Highground by various groups and individuals,…