2007 International Rally Tours

BeerTeam · Jun 20, 2007

The Globe

Dedicated in 1993, the stainless-steel globe represents the broad reach of the conflict and the world's involvement in this war which touched every continent in some way. Stained glass campaign ribbons are mounted in their appropriate locations representing the various theaters of action. The globe measures five feet in diameter and is illuminated from the inside at night.

The granite base on which the globe rests is four-sided. One side displays the "Kilroy was here" imagery and story; another is emblazoned with the "Ruptured Duck" emblem as seen in this photo; WWII Ruptured Duck the remaining sides list the major battles fought in the Pacific and European Theatres.

The surrounding area is dedicated to World War II and includes a picnic area. A grassy area for events and a raised area for a future World War II Wall.

BeerTeam · Jun 20, 2007

Fragments: Wisconsin Vietnam Veterans Tribute

The southern point of The Highground plaza is dominated by the sculpture honoring the service and sacrifices of Wisconsin's Vietnam veterans. Winning a nationwide competition sponsored in 1986, Robert Kanyusik's sculpture, "Fragments," was chosen from over 100 entries.
The statue consists of four mutually supporting interlocked figures. The figures are fragmented recognizing the fragmentation of lives not only during war, but also in life.
This is the first veterans memorial in the United States to include a woman in the statuary. She is the tallest figure and wears a helmet to show she is at risk.
The poncho the woman wears flows out from the back of the figures, carrying under it bundles of bamboo-shaped bronze rods, each inscribed with the name of one of Wisconsin's Vietnam casualties. Although the names were never meant to be read individually as are the names on "The Wall" in Washington, they were always meant to be spoken collectively.

They are given voice by the rods which have bronze wind chimes hung between them to cause the sound of their sacrifices and service to be carried to all who visit when the wind blows.
The statue is placed into a replica of a Wisconsin Native American burial mound to remind us never to bury away the service of all veterans and never to let the memory of that sacrifice die.
In the background you will see a M-16 that is broken apart and missing the trigger assembly. The M-16 when raised in this fashion indicates a person down and medivac needed. Inserted in the M-16 is a piece of orange stained glass to remind us of agent orange. During our tours we talk at length about its symbolism.

BeerTeam · Jun 20, 2007

National Native American Vietnam Veterans Memorial

The Highground is honored to have been chosen as the home of The National Native American Vietnam Veterans Memorial. Unanimous approval for this decision was given at the annual Congress of Native American Indians held in Denver, CO in 1994.
Dedicated in 1995, The National Native American Vietnam Veterans Memorial is the first national memorial to come to The Highground. Harry Whitehorse, Madison sculptor and WW II veteran, created this bronze sculpture.
Mounted on a red granite base, the sculpture depicts an Native American Soldier in jungle fatigues, holding a rifle in one hand and an Eagle Feather Staff in the other. The names, rank, home of record, date of casualty-how they died (Still to be completed is the tribal affiliation.) of all Native American Indians who died as a result of the Vietnam war etched into two of the four black granite panels which skirt the base of the entire statuary. When we do tours we emphasize the importance of the Eagle Feather Staff.

BeerTeam · Jun 20, 2007

Korean Tribute

BeerTeam · Jun 20, 2007

The Doughboy - Tribute to World War I Veterans

The Highground's Doughboy is different than the traditional Doughboy statue in the United States in several respects. The traditional statue shows the right arm being stretched out with a cupped hand, as though he was throwing a grenade, and the left hand holding his rifle at the ready. As we have already stated, The Highground is not a War Memorial, it honors Veterans, their service, and their sacrifices. Keeping this in mind, our Doughboy was changed so that he has his rifle at parade rest, not at the ready. And, his right arm is raised up with his hand open as if to greet visitors as they enter the park or bid a fond farewell and safe trip as they leave.

We are not sure why World War I Veterans were called Doughboys, we have four stories that have been told to us, so if you have the answer, please let us know.

The Gold Star

on The Highground is a living tribute to all families who have ever lost a loved one during any of our nation's conflicts. At The Highground it is also a tribute to all families who have helped and continue to help the survivors who came home.

The Gold Star Mother organization began in 1928. The idea grew during World War I when small banners or pennants were displayed in the front windows of the homes of those who had son(s) and/or daughter(s) serving in the armed forces. A Blue Star on a white field indicated a family member was in the service. A Gold Star indicated that a family member had lost their life while serving their country.

Located east of the plaza, the Gold Star measures 125' from point to point. The original Gold Star consisted of Juniper trees outlined with Dart's Gold Nine Bark Bushes. When the bushes had to be replaced, Sunkist Arborvitae was chosen. This living memorial at The Highground recognizes the sacrifices made by our families and pays tribute to them all.

Dove Effigy Mound

The Earthen Dove Effigy Mound is a "living memorial" which pays tribute to POWs and MIAs. Because there are many among us who, while home in body, are missing emotionally or in spirit. At The Highground, MIA also stands for "Missing in America".

This "living memorial" is a replica of a Native American effigy mound. It was designed by David Giffey and constructed by volunteers from throughout Wisconsin. It contains soil from all 72 counties as well as hundreds of locations throughout the United States. Located southwest of the point of the plaza, The Dove measures 100' head to tail; the wing span is 140'.

At the 1989 dedication ceremony, Vietnam veteran and Native American, John Beaudin (Wa Kanja Hoohega), explained the symbolic purpose of the mound: "It is a spiritual place where you can go and let your mother, the Earth, hold you. Let the children play on it. Dance on it. Use it to unload your grief and pain, to renew and strengthen you. Lay back in the soft fold of its wings and let Mother Earth unburden you. Then get up and leave your troubles and cares there on the mound, as you walk, away, renewed and refreshed."

John's words have been memorialized in the spring of 2003 with a plaque inset into a 6600 lb red granite stone.

BeerTeam · Jun 20, 2007

The Meditation Garden

Welcomes everyone whose footsteps guide them along its pathways and whose hearts seek sanctuary and a promise of spiritual renewal. Healing and hope in the warm embrace of the family arbor, the gentle sound of the Falling Tears Fountain, and the reflective quiet of the Prayer Stone.

BeerTeam · Jun 20, 2007

The Club House

BeerTeam · Jun 20, 2007

Healing Circle

BeerTeam · Jun 20, 2007

A Legacy Stone on The Highground

Legacy Stones are solid granite stones inscribed with the names of persons whom we wish to recognize and honor with a profound and lasting tribute. Legacy Stone purchasers also submit information to the Registry Books which are maintained at The Highground Visitors Center. These books hold individual histories about each of those for whom the stones have been placed. Those histories contain photos, letters, stories, news-clippings, poems, and/or thoughts by or about the honoree. It is the Stone, combined with the pages of The Registry, which create the true legacy.

Reflections of Legacy Stone Participants

* "This was the best birthday present I've ever received."
* "We're so glad to be able to pay this tribute to our parents while they're alive."
* "Twenty people in our family pooled together to buy this stone."
* "[The placement/dedication] was such a powerful and beautiful experience."
* "He made us promise that if anything ever happened to him we'd get him a Legacy Stone."
* "I don't have to take my children and grandchildren to a tombstone to see where their roots are."
* "Now he will never be forgotten."

BeerTeam · Jun 20, 2007

Neillsville
Not only famous for the Highground, Neillsville has an historic Downtown with twenty-one buildings listed on the State and National Historic registers.

BeerTeam · Jun 20, 2007

Silver Dome Ballroom

The Silver Dome Ballroom is located 5 miles west of Neillsville on Highway 10. It was engineered and built during the Great Depression and opened in 1933. On January 17, 1997, the Silver Dome was listed in the National Registries of Historical Places. The Silver Dome is one of a kind in
existance and unique in the fact that this ballroom from the original dance area is still in operation. The floating maple hardwood floor and the beautiful arching lamella truss design provides a perfect atmosphere. It is one of the truly romantic and nostalgic places left in existence. The Silver Dome Ballroom is available for social gatherings.

BeerTeam · Jun 20, 2007

Wisconsin 1964 World's Fair Pavilion

Chatty Belle',The World's Largest Talking Cow. For 25?ó,she'll tell you about the dairy industry in Wisconsin. She stands just outside of the 1964 World's Fair Pavilion that was transplanted to Neillsville in 1967.

BeerTeam · Jun 21, 2007

Rustic Road #76
Near the Highgrounds
Niellsville, WI
Gravel

BeerTeam · Jun 21, 2007

Point - Well made

Point Beer

A History of Great Brewing

The Stevens Point Brewery is steeped in a history that has transcended the trials of the great Depression and Prohibition. 150 years later, the Stevens Point Brewery continues to successfully brew quality beer, just as the brewery's founders, Frank Wahle and George Ruder, did in 1857. This undeniable endurance is a testament of why the Stevens Point Brewery, in Stevens Point, Wisconsin is the 5th oldest continuously operating brewery remaining in the United States of America. Today, the Stevens Point Brewery is proud to be Wisconsin-owned and independently operated.

Tour Schedule
(Reservations Suggested)

Stevens Point Brewery
2617 Water Street
Stevens Point, Wisconsin 54481
Toll Free: 800-369-4911
Local: 715-344-9310

Summer (June - August)
Monday - Saturday
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. (On the hour)

Cost:
$3.00 - ages 12 and up
$1.00 - ages 5 to 11
Kids under 5 are free.

Each paying guest receives a free gift at the end of each tour!

BeerTeam · Jun 21, 2007

Leinies

There's no place, or beer, like Leinies. Come take a tour, sample the brews and see for yourself.The Leinenkugel brewery tour, which starts and ends at the Leinie Lodge, is free. After the tour you can enjoy the award-winning beers at the historic sampling bar or outside under our covered patio.The Leinie Lodge is also a museum and gift shop.

Leinenkugel's is the nation's 7th oldest operating brewery. It has a rich history, which began when brewer Matthias Leinenkugel brought his family over to the U.S. from Germany in the 1840s. The family continued to travel west and finally settled in Sauk City, Wisconsin. Matthias taught his sons the art of brewing. It was his third son, Jacob, who traveled north to Chippewa Falls. Jacob felt sure the thirsty lumberjacks and lumber-booming economy of Northwestern Wisconsin made Chippewa the ideal location to begin his own brewery. In 1867 Jacob began brewing. For 140 years and five-generations, the Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company has survived and continues to prosper through commitment to their founders ideals of brewing and operating with excellence. Having survived prohibition, the economic demands of World War II, and fierce competition, Leinenkugel's has become the leading craft brewer in the Upper Midwest.

wezul · Jun 21, 2007

Chippewa Falls, iirc. Love the Red. What a good looking facility. Does Buddy get samples, too?

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BeerTeam · Jun 21, 2007

Leinie Lodge

BeerTeam · Jun 21, 2007

kbasa · Jun 21, 2007

I'll be doing my best not to have a Pointless trip.

BeerTeam · Jun 21, 2007

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