The Wall That Heals—a traveling, three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., that tours the country—will be on display in Dare County from November 16, 2023 through November 19, 2023 at the Soundside Event Site in Nags Head.

This FREE exhibit is hosted by the Dare County Veterans Advisory Council, which worked to bring the official replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and its accompanying mobile education center to Dare County.

Tuesday, November 14, 2023

• Motorcycle Escort for The Wall That Heals from Columbia to Nags Head
• The Wall That Heals escort arrives in Dare County at approximately 2 p.m.

Wednesday, November 15, 2023

• Set up with soft opening at completion.
• First volunteer shift begins at 2 p.m.
• Volunteer training begins at 6 p.m.

Thursday, November 16, 2023

• Official opening day
• Opening Ceremony begins at 10 a.m.
• The Wall That Heals is open to the public 24 hours per day.   

Friday, November 17, 2023

•  The Wall That Heals is open to the public 24 hours per day.
• Candlelight Ceremony begins at 6 p.m.

Saturday, November 18, 2023

• The Wall That Heals is open to the public 24 hours per day. 
• Vietnam Veterans Walk to the Wall at 11 a.m.
  A “Walk to the Wall” will take place at 11 a.m. to honor the Vietnam veterans who are in attendance. Following remarks made by U.S. Army Vietnam veteran Barry “Fuzzy” Holt, Vietnam veterans will gather at The Wall That Heals’ Mobile Education Center before making their journey across the site to visit The Wall That Heals together. Please arrive at least five minutes early.

Sunday, November 19, 2023

• The Wall That Heals is open to the public until 2 p.m.
• Closing Ceremony at 1:45 p.m.
• Volunteers begin wall breakdown at 2 p.m.

Click here to watch a video overview.