Frequently asked questions

The Wall That Heals is a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., traveling the country with a Mobile Education Center. It is a program of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund — the organization that built The Wall in 1982. The replica is 375 feet long, stands 7.5 feet at its apex, and bears all 58,281 names.

No. Those are different exhibits run by other organizations. The Wall That Heals is the only traveling exhibit affiliated with the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., and it is the largest replica that travels the country — with VVMF staff on site leading tours and education.

58,281 names of service members who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam. That number includes those who remain missing or unaccounted for.

The 53-foot trailer that carries The Wall opens into a Mobile Education Center with exhibits telling the story of the Vietnam War and The Wall — including a display of items representative of those left at The Wall in Washington, D.C., plus the digital Hometown Heroes and In Memory Honor Roll displays.

Digital displays featuring photographs of the service members on The Wall who came from our surrounding communities, drawn from VVMF's Wall of Faces.

A digital display honoring Vietnam veterans who returned home and later died as a result of their service. They are honored through VVMF's In Memory program, and families can submit loved ones for inclusion.

No. The Wall That Heals visit to Neahwa Park ended on September 27, 2026. Visit vvmf.org to learn about the national tour and other opportunities to see the exhibit.

The Wall That Heals was in Oneonta September 24–27, 2026. Admission was free, and the published hours were around the clock until the 2:00 PM closing on the final day.

The 2026 Oneonta exhibit was at Neahwa Park, 15 Georgeson Ave, Oneonta, NY 13820. It is no longer there.

The published visitor information listed Damaschke Field, adjacent to The Wall, with a shuttle during the visit.

The exhibit was at ground level. The published Oneonta visitor information listed accessible restrooms, designated parking areas, and shuttle service.

During the visit, visitors could leave mementos, as they do at the Memorial in Washington, D.C.

During the visit, visitors could make name rubbings, and volunteers were available to help.

Paper directories and an on-site kiosk were available during the visit. You can still search for a service member through VVMF's Wall of Faces at vvmf.org.

No. The 2026 visit is over and its volunteer signup is closed. The Volunteer page preserves a record of the roles that supported the visit.

The Oneonta exhibit has ended. Check VVMF's national tour information for future visits in other communities.

No. Guided tours were offered during the 2026 visit. The Group Tours page remains as a historical record, not a booking page.

No. Event sponsorships and donations are closed. Our Sponsors page recognizes the organizations that supported the Oneonta visit.

The Oneonta display's submission period has ended. VVMF's national In Memory program continues; visit vvmf.org for current information and future deadlines.

No. The published escort was scheduled for Tuesday, September 22, 2026. The route and rider information remain on the Escort page as a historical record.