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November 11, a day to honor, respect and show sincere appreciation for our Veterans for our freedoms and safety. Although it was cold and windy at The Highground, guests arrived throughout the day while the names of Wisconsin’s Fallen could be heard throughout the Park.   At 3 p.m., just over 50 guests gathered in the warmth of…

The Highground is pleased to share that Festival Foods has pledged to the Company Giving Society (between $25,000 and 49,999) for The Highground Rising, the ongoing private $4M capital campaign to build a Welcome Center at The Highground and support additional Park improvements.  “The Highground facility is extremely important to our local service members, veterans, and their…

For the first Neillsville 9 Pin Tournament supporting The Highground, the October 9th event was a “Perfect Game.” Hosted by Strike Time Restaurant & Lanes, the lanes were open to 37 participants who enjoyed an afternoon of bowling, raffles and a silent auction which helped to raise $3,282. The funds raised will go a long…

On Saturday, October 2, The Highground and its “Sweet Platoon” hosted their annual Fall Bake Sale with a tremendous turn out. Sharing the day with Legacy Stone Ceremonies helped boost their efforts, raising $1,071 as many guests took advantage of the bake sale to feed their sweet tooth. All proceeds from the Fall Bake Sale are designated for maintaining…

Donations support the mission to build a new Welcome Center at the Park The Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs, Independent Hardee’s Franchisee Association, John & Rebecca Scaletta, Northside Elevator, Inc., Mall Furniture, Wayne, Bonnie & Lorraine Short, Julie Diesing, Scott & Angie Kissinger, Bankers’ Bank, Forward Bank and the Ronald & Joyce Wanek Foundation, Ltd./Ashley…

The Highground Museum presents the “Women in the Military” exhibition, on display through November 30, 2021. This relevant exhibit shows the evolution of women in the U.S. military to the present and how the courage of pioneering women demanded that the country change its cultural and societal norms. The exhibit will feature the personal stories of several female military Veterans.…

Gross Motors, Inc., Kuhl Equipment, Inc., Russell’s of Neillsville, Northwestern Bank, Citizens State Bank of Loyal, Don & Cindy Quicker, James & Christine Krizenesky, Carol Shea and David Dvoracheck have pledged (between $25,000 and $49,999) to the Company Giving Society for The Highground Rising Capital Campaign, the ongoing private $4M capital campaign to build a Welcome Center…

On Sat., Aug. 21, approx. 111 riders gathered for the 21st Annual Ride to Remember® at the American Legion in Neillsville. Throughout the day, riders enjoyed scenic rides around Clark and Jackson County backroads and even some on the ATV trails. As the majority of the riders took the traditional parade route through Neillsville, several stopped at…

The Highground Male Veterans Weekend Retreat, held July 9-11, was a great time with a gathering of a full camp of Veterans! After an evening tour of The Highground, the retreat was centered around the base location at Camp Victory. The three-day retreat weekend was filled with activities including a presentation by the National Eagle…

The Highground Veterans Memorial Park will host a Female Veterans Weekend Retreat Sept. 10–12, 2021. This retreat will offer women Veterans the opportunity to have fun, enjoy great food and experience interesting activities including as a trail ride on horseback, a bald eagle presentation and a forest walk, in the company of fellow female Veterans. This Veterans weekend…