Oneonta, New York · 2026
The Wall That Heals
Central New York remembers
The Wall That Heals visited Neahwa Park in Oneonta, September 24–27, 2026. The exhibit has departed, but the names, the stories, and the community's welcome remain.
September 24–27, 2026
The Exhibit
Every name.
Every panel.
Brought home.
The Wall That Heals is a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. — 375 feet long, rising 7.5 feet at its apex. It honors the more than three million Americans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces in the Vietnam War, and it bears the names of the 58,281 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam.
In September 2026, the exhibit gave veterans and families in our region a chance to stand before The Wall close to home.
Watch
The film that introduced the Oneonta visit
This short film was made before the visit and is preserved here as part of the story of how Oneonta welcomed The Wall.
When
Sept 24–27, 2026
Thursday through Sunday. The motorcycle escort was scheduled for Tuesday, September 22.
Where
Neahwa Park
15 Georgeson Ave, Oneonta, NY 13820.
Hours
Open 24 Hours
The visit was free and open around the clock, ending Sunday at 2:00 PM.
The Oneonta Visit
A place to remember what brought us together
The Visit
Revisit the dates, location, and information shared with visitors during the September 2026 exhibit.
Explore the visit record →
The Program
Read the published Welcome Home ceremony program and recognize the people and organizations it honored.
Read the program →
Our Supporters
Remember the local organizations and neighbors recognized for helping bring the visit to Oneonta.
Thank our sponsors →
September 22, 2026
The journey to Oneonta
The published arrival route brought The Wall That Heals toward Oneonta under motorcycle escort led by the American Legion Riders Post 259, Oneonta, NY . The route and the invitation to welcome The Wall are preserved as part of the visit's history.
Beyond the Visit
Remembrance continues
Explore the In Memory program and Hometown Heroes, or learn about the national tour through the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund.
Brought to Oneonta by the
Oneonta Wall That Heals Committee, a partnership of American Legion Post 259, the American Legion Riders Post 259, Otsego Media, Directive Technology, Inc., BriteAgency, The Village Printer, the City of Oneonta, and community partners across Central New York, co-chaired by Dave Rowley and Chris Chase.