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Everyone is invited to attend the Kick-off event at The Highground for
this new tribute on Saturday April 26 from 10 am - 3 pm.  Come to find
out about this incredible way to support our troops and honor their
service and sacrifice.

 

Upcoming Events A Place for Us All

2008 Meditation Stone Placement Date and Time

  • Saturday, Sept. 6                     1 p.m.

Meditation Stones are different from Legacy Stones in several ways. They are 12”x12”x2” red granite squares, limited in number, and only placed on the floor of the Meditation Shelter located in one of the four rooms of the Meditation Garden. A $500 donation for these unique stones helps The Highground with ongoing garden construction and ensures support for its future.

 

2008 Stone Placements

  • April 19 ------ 1 p.m.
  • May 17 -------1 p.m.
  • June 14 ------9:30 a.m.
  • July 12 -------9:30 a.m.
  • Aug. 2 ------- 9:30 a.m.
  • Aug. 23 ------ 9:30 a.m.
  • Sep. 6 ---- -- 9:30 a.m.
  • Oct. 4 -------- 9:30 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Legacy Stones are 12”x12”x2” grey granite squares that represent one of the main means for meeting the operating and maintenance costs of The Highground Veterans Memorial Park. For a $435 donation, families and organizations may place a stone on the West Walkway, contribute material to The Registry, and participate in the 90-minute ceremony. We call Legacy Stones living tributes because they are meant to honor special people in our lives including veterans and nonveterans, living or passed.

Learn about lacing a Legacy Stone at The Highground.
>> Click Here to learn more

 

Honoring The KIA's From Iraq

Click here to View Our Promise >

 

Getting To The Highground Veterans Memorial Park

Located 4 miles west of Neillsville on U.S. Hwy 10 & 30 miles east of Osseo from the juncture of Interstate 94 & U.S. Hwy 10

Information center open daily from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Park is open 24 hours

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Spring has arrived. Flags at half-staff to honor 2 fallen soldiers.

 

Click here to view Our Promise and the names of  our service personnel that  have died in  Iraq and Afghanistan

The Highground made a pledge soon after the Iraq war started that we would not let those from Wisconsin  who died in this war go in silence.  At all events at The Highground we read the names and ring the Liberty Bell for all that have died from Wisconsin in Iraq and Afghanistan.

 

About The Highground Veterans Memorial Park

The Highground is a 140-acre Veterans Memorial Park. Visitors experience tributes that vary in significance from national (Native American Vietnam Veterans Memorial) to historical (WWII Globe) to contemporary (Legacy Stones). For a full listing, visit our Tributes section. From the point of the plaza one can see one-half million acres of spectacular woodland scenery and glacial moraine. Located three miles west of Neillsville on Highway 10 in west central Wisconsin, USA., The Highground is open to the public at no charge 24 hours a day, every day of the year.

The Highground is a place of education, a place of healing and hope, a place of peace, serenity and beauty. "More than for all veterans, more than for those who did not come back, this Highground has become a place for all of us."

Although The Highground is recognized as Wisconsin's Vietnam Veterans Memorial, there has never been nor is there any ongoing federal or state funding. While the history is rooted in the Vietnam War, The Highground was incorporated in 1984 as a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization. This grass-roots effort continues to expand only because of the dedication of countless individuals, families, organizations, and businesses who have given, and continue to give, of their time, talents, and financial resources. Although The Highground employs a small staff, volunteers and contributors are the heart of this organization.

Volunteers and Contributors are the Heart of
The Highground

 

2008 Highground Events
April 24-26
Thurs. – Sat.
Spring Work Weekend
April 26
Saturday
Persian Gulf Tribute Kick-off , 10 am - 3pm
April 26
Saturday
United in Service Dedication, 1:30 pm
May 26
Monday
Memorial Day Celebration
May 31
Saturday
Walking Trail Dedication Ceremony, 10 am.
June 14
Saturday
Legacy Stone Placement and Flag Day Celebration, 9:30
June 21
Saturday
Fourth Korean Stone Placement, 9:30 am
July 4
Friday
Independence Day Celebration
August 7-10
Thurs.-Sun.
24th Annual Bicycle Tour, 12:00 noon arrival
August 15-16
Fri.-Sat.
8th Annual Ride to Remember Motorcycle Rally
September 6
Saturday
Meditation Stone Placement, 1 pm
September 16
Tuesday
Diversity Day, 9 am to 3 pm
October 4
Saturday
Chili Cook off and Car Show, starting at 10 am
November 11
Tuesday
Veteran’s Day Celebration