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The Wall That Heals will be set up at the Jackson River Sports Complex, which is located at 870 W Edgemont Dr, Covington, VA 24426 in Covington, Virginia. It will be on display from October 3, 2024 through October 6, 2024.
The Wall That Heals will be on display at the Jackson River Sports Complex from Thursday, October 3, 2024 through Sunday, October 6, 2024 at 2PM. The free exhibit will be open to visitors 24 hours a day during this time period.
No. The Wall That Heals is a free exhibit. There is no charge, and visitors do not need to obtain any type of ticket to visit the site.
The Wall That Heals is a self-guided display; however, pop-up tours may be offered. More information on pop-up tours will be provided here when it becomes available.
An abundance of free parking (including handicapped parking) is available.
Handicapped parking is available at the Jackson River Sports Complex, and golf carts will also be used to help transport visitors up to The Wall That Heals.
Yes. Visitors are permitted to leave mementos for their loved ones at The Wall That Heals.
Portable restrooms will be available at the Event Site throughout the duration of the exhibit’s stay in The City of Covington. In addition to several portable restrooms at the event site, there will also be an ADA-compliant restroom.
There is no fee to perform a rubbing of a name on The Wall That Heals, and supplies will be provided on-site for those who wish to complete one.
There is no food or drink permitted at the Wall That Heals. There will not be any food or beverage vendors at the event site for the exhibit.
Animals are not permitted at The Wall That Heals, with the exception of officially recognized service animals.
Numerous volunteers will be needed to help assemble the wall when it arrives, to work at the event site during its stay in The City of Covington in order to help direct visitors and answer any questions they may have, and to disassemble the wall before it begins its journey to the next location.
If you are interested in volunteering during this event, please use the link below to find more information about each volunteer position and to sign up.
Honoring the more than 3 million Americans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces during the Vietnam War, “The Wall That Heals”—which is 375 feet in length and bears the names of the 58,281 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam—is transported from community to community via a 53-foot trailer. When parked, the trailer opens up to showcase a variety of exhibits, allowing it to serve as a mobile education center that tells the story of the Vietnam War.
The free exhibit will be open to the public 24 hours a day from October 3, 2024 through October 6, 2024 at the Jackson River Sports Complex, which is located at 870 W Edgemont Dr, Covington, VA 24426.
