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On Friday, August 4, The Heroes Ride Bike Tour rides for its 39th year.  Bicyclists will saddle up for their three-day ride starting in Hayward, Cottage Grove (WI), Fond du Lac, New Richmond and La Crosse along scenic routes in support of and on their way to The Highground in Neillsville. This annual event began in 1985…

On Monday, May 29, 274 motorcyclists and 85 passengers from across Wisconsin and beyond began their day en route toward Neillsville and The Highground as part of the 13th Annual Honor Ride.    For many, Memorial Day means camping, boating and enjoying their federal holiday sales events. For Honor Ride riders, it’s a day of remembering family, friends,…

Registration is open for the Summer “Vets & Guitars” & Ukuleles course which begins on Thursday, June 15. The beginner ukulele class starts at 4:30pm. The beginner acoustic guitar class starts at 6pm. To register or for more information, Veterans are invited to email Theresa at museum@thehighground.us or call 715-743-4224. The Spring “Vets & Guitars” & Ukuleles…

The Highground’s “Sweet Platoon” made sure there was a tremendous variety of baked goods to choose from at The Highground’s annual Spring Bake Sale on Saturday, May 20.   The Highground’s busy season is well underway with the bake sale and first Honor Stone ceremony taking place on the warm, sunny Saturday. With many visitors onsite throughout…

Veterans, their families, non-veterans and the public are invited to attend a presentation at the Pittsville American Legion at 6pm on Wednesday, May 24 about Post-Traumatic Stress/Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTS/PTSD), Suicide Awareness and Prevention. Although the focus of the presentation will be on Veteran suicide prevention, the majority of the information, communication techniques and resources will translate over…

The Highground will host its 13th Annual Honor Ride motorcycle ride and Memorial Day Ceremony on May 29. In observance of Memorial Day, The Highground recording of over 2,000 Wisconsin men and women who gave their lives in service to our country will be heard throughout the park beginning at 10am.  The Honor Ride is set…

On Saturday, July 15, The Highground will host its annual Vietnam Veterans Reunion combining Vietnam exhibits, Huey helicopter displays (a landing is planned weather permitting) and an opportunity to meet other Vietnam Veterans. There are typically 100 or more Vietnam Veterans who come together for the lunch. This all takes place at The Highground Veterans Park. Founded as…

The Highground Veterans Park in Central Wisconsin is offering two female veterans retreats this coming June and registration is now open for both retreats. Female veterans can take part in these retreats free of charge. Transportation and any transportation costs to and from the retreat weekend are not covered and are the responsibility of the veteran. Due…

58 first-year contributors joined longtime supporters in bolstering the organization’s continued efforts to support Veterans and their families. The generosity of many make the mission possible. Supporters of The Highground from Wisconsin and surrounding states braved the winter weather on the evening of March 11, 2023 to join The Highground Staff and members of the Board at the Castle Hill…