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[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Memorial Day has come to represent the beginning of our summers.  As a veteran who has served in multiple conflicts and has experienced loss of brethren, I struggle with the misinterpreted meaning of this day. As some people pack up their campers and coolers for a four day vacation or plan to take advantage…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Leah Wilson and Darlene Zschernitz of Neillsville Citizens State Bank of Loyal presented a check for $2,000 to Chris Pettis, Executive Director at The Highground. “We hope that this small contribution will help to offset the difficulties that COVID-19 has had on their operational budget,” stated President & CEO Travis J. Holt. Visitors to the Park, Gift Shop…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Highground Gift Shop and Museum will reopen at 10am on Monday, May 18, with specific guidelines in place. Although the state Supreme Court overturned Wisconsin’s stay-at-home order yesterday afternoon (May 13), we feel it is vital to open cautiously and with stringent procedures in place. Until further notice, we will be open daily…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Highground Veterans Memorial Park is hosting an Open House for Veterans Organizations and an Executive Director Meet & Greet on June 6 from 9am-12pm. “We look forward to welcoming individuals from the Veterans Service Organizations to The Highground—to learn more about their organizations and share information about the Veterans programs we support,” said…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Highground Veterans Memorial Park has chosen to cancel the Golf Outing scheduled for Friday, June 5, due to the coronavirus pandemic. The proceeds from this fundraiser would have been used to support Veterans programs and the Park’s mission to Honor, Educate, and Heal. If you would like to make a donation to The…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Highground Veterans Memorial Park has cancelled the Memorial Day Ceremony scheduled for Monday, May 25, due to Evers’ stay-at-home extension during the coronavirus pandemic. Meranda Lelonek, Events Coordinator, shares, “while we are canceling the ceremony, the park will remain open all day. We intend to automate the reading of the names of KIAs which will…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Friends – The following events are cancelled in light of Governor Evers’ decision to extend the stay-at-home order through Memorial Day. Please note the details for each item below. Spring Work Week: Jobs will be rescheduled (with shorter work days) after the stay-at-home order has been lifted. Dates are TBD. Guided Tours: All guided…

Dear Highground Contributors and Volunteers, I hope this message finds you well!  I would like to introduce myself, as I was hired last month as The Highground’s Executive Director. I am deeply honored to continue the work of past Executive Directors to continue growing and developing the amazing mission of this incredible organization. As you…

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Maggie Mae & Heartland Country Band has been POSTPONED. We are trying to get the venue and new date scheduled and will get that out to you as soon as we can. Thank you for your continued patience! [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]

The newest episode of Discover Wisconsin’s podcast The Cabin (featuring Military Tributes) is now live! It touches on the Military Tributes that are included in the upcoming episode of Discover Wisconsin entitled “Wisconsin’s Military Tributes”, which airs this weekend, April 18-19.  The portion The Highground is featured in was  filmed at The Highground in the summer…