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Lynn Kohl, a Vietnam Veteran Nurse who served near Pleiku, delivered a special copy of Diane Carlson Evans’s new book, “Healing Wounds” to The Highground. Diane Carlson Evans is a former nurse in the United States Army during the Vietnam War and the founder of the Vietnam Women’s Memorial located at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial on…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] In This Newsletter: The Highground Welcomed Riders from Across the State to Honor the Fallen on Memorial Day Veterans Organization Open House a Success 2020 Event Updates 36th Annual Heroes Ride Bike Tour Veterans Weekend Retreats Volunteer News and Opportunities Camp Victory Open House and First Annual Raffle Featured Veteran: Roger Ellison Vietnam…

Happy Fourth of July from The Highground! We hope you all enjoy a safe and memorable holiday weekend. If you are planning a visit to the Park, the Plaza will be lined with our Nation’s Stars and Stripes, patriotic music will be played over the speakers, and the Gift Shop will be open from 10-4.…

An informal gathering of Gulf War, GWOT (Global War on Terror—including OIF, OEF, to present day) Veterans, their families, Gold Star families, and families of those we have lost since returning home from serving, will be held on Saturday, July 18 at The Highground Veterans Memorial Park.  The reunion will be held from noon to…

With assistance from  the Neillsville Volunteer Fire Department and countless volunteers, The Highground night sky was filled with the beautiful sights and sounds of freedom. With respect to social distancing, over 400 people from surrounding communities came together for an amazing fireworks display.  The Highground is exceedingly grateful for the numerous donations received, to Kevin…

Phil and Carol Cler of Jackson, Wisconsin, long-time friends and supporters of The Highground, presented another beautiful painting on live edge wood to Kay Anason, The Highground Donation Coordinator Phil likes to search for new techniques and find a patriotic picture to present to The Highground. This latest work of art (valued at approximately $300)…

The Highground Veterans Memorial Park is welcoming visitors to visit the three current exhibits at The Highground Museum and donate items for homeless veterans with canine companions.  “Vietnam Experience”, an exhibit consisting of hundreds of items from the Vietnam War plus  information about the war is on display until July 5th. “Remembering Our Fallen from…

Come one, come all—The Highground is excited to announce their annual fireworks show will happen on Saturday, June 27. Families and groups of all sizes are invited to come out to watch. Made possible in part by Hardees, the eye-popping display will start at 9:30pm! A note about social distancing: As Wisconsin continues to slowly…

The Highground hosted their first ever Veterans Organization Open House under beautiful blue skies on Saturday, June 6, 2020. Among the many guests welcomed to the Park were Wes Porter with the Veterans Center in LaCrosse, John Howell with the Veterans Center in Madison, representatives from the Marine Corps League, and multiple VFW and American…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Memorial Day at The Highground wasn’t the same this year. The pandemic meant no ceremony, no speeches, no dedications, and no lunch stop at the Legion for Honor Ride participants. What the day stands for seemed to be more important though as several groups of riders and a steady stream of visitors made their…