Oneonta, New York · 2026
The Wall That Heals
is coming home to Central New York
A three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. — bearing all 58,281 names — together with its Mobile Education Center. Free and open to the public, 24 hours a day.
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.
For many veterans and families in our region, this will be their first chance to stand before The Wall — without ever leaving home.
Watch
Bringing The Wall home to Central New York
A short film on what this visit means to our community, and what to expect when The Wall That Heals arrives in September.
When
Sept 24–27, 2026
Thursday through Sunday. The motorcycle escort arrives Tuesday, September 22.
Where
Neahwa Park
15 Georgeson Ave, Oneonta, NY 13820.
Hours
Open 24 Hours
Free to the public. Closes Sunday, September 27 at 2:00 PM.
Get Involved
It takes a community to bring The Wall home
Visit
Free admission, open around the clock. Walk the panels, find a name, make a rubbing, and tour the Mobile Education Center.
Plan your visit →
Volunteer
Nearly 200 volunteers are needed — setup, teardown, and around-the-clock shifts welcoming visitors at The Wall.
Sign up to volunteer →
Sponsor
Local businesses and families make this visit possible. Cash and in-kind sponsors receive public recognition throughout the event.
Become a sponsor →
The Arrival
Ride with The Wall. Or line the streets to welcome it.
The Wall That Heals arrives under motorcycle escort led by the American Legion Riders Post 259, Oneonta, NY — riders bringing the names home to Oneonta. Riders can register to join the escort, and everyone along the route is invited to come out with flags and welcome The Wall to Central New York.
Support the Visit
Help bring The Wall home
This visit is funded entirely by our community. Make a donation of any size, or become an event sponsor.
Brought to Oneonta by
The Oneonta Wall That Heals Committee — a partnership of American Legion Post 259, the American Legion Riders Post 259, the City of Oneonta, Otsego Media, Directive, BriteAgency, The Village Printer and community partners across Central New York.