About The Wall That Heals Emporia
On Veterans Day 1996, the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund (VVMF) unveiled a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., designed to travel to communities throughout the United States. Since its dedication, The Wall That Heals has been displayed at nearly 800 communities throughout the nation, spreading the Memorial’s healing legacy to millions.
Bringing The Wall home to communities throughout our country allows the souls enshrined on the Memorial to exist once more among family and friends in the peace and comfort of familiar surroundings. The traveling exhibit provides thousands of veterans who have been unable to cope with the prospect of facing The Wall to find the strength and courage to do so within their own communities, thus allowing the healing process to begin.
The main components of The Wall That Heals are The Wall replica and the mobile Education Center.
The Wall That Heals exhibit was on the road for nearly 20,000 miles and visited 29 communities across the country during its 2024 season. We were escorted by more than 3,000 vehicles into those communities, and we were able to spread The Wall’s healing legacy to nearly 200,000 visitors. Guided tours of the exhibit were provided to more than 20,000 visitors.
Bringing The Wall home to communities throughout our country allows the souls enshrined on the Memorial to exist once more among family and friends in the peace and comfort of familiar surroundings. The traveling exhibit provides thousands of veterans who have been unable to cope with the prospect of facing The Wall to find the strength and courage to do so within their own communities, thus allowing the healing process to begin.
The main components of The Wall That Heals are The Wall replica and the mobile Education Center.
The Wall That Heals exhibit was on the road for nearly 20,000 miles and visited 29 communities across the country during its 2024 season. We were escorted by more than 3,000 vehicles into those communities, and we were able to spread The Wall’s healing legacy to nearly 200,000 visitors. Guided tours of the exhibit were provided to more than 20,000 visitors.
Visit The Wall That Heals in Emporia
Coming August 14 -17, 2025
2921 W. 12th Ave.
Emporia, KS 66801
2921 W. 12th Ave.
Emporia, KS 66801
Questions & Answers
Frequently Asked Questions
Where will the exhibit be?
The Wall That Heals will be set up at 2921 W. 12th Ave. Emporia, KS 66801. It will be on display from August 14, 2025 through August 17, 2025.
When can I visit the exhibit?
The Wall That Heals will be on display at 2921 W. 12th Ave. Emporia, KS 66801 from August 14, 2025 through August 17, 2025. The free exhibit will be open to visitors 24 hours a day during this time period. The exhibit will close at 2 p.m. on August 17.
Is there a charge to visit the exhibit? Do I need tickets?
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.
May I leave a memento at the exhibit?
Yes. Visitors are permitted to leave mementos for their loved ones at The Wall That Heals.
Can I sign up to volunteer at the exhibit?
Numerous volunteers will be needed to help assemble the wall when it arrives, to work at the event site during its stay in Emporia. Volunteers will be needed 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.
Sign up
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.
Sign up
Is there a fee to perform a rubbing of a service members name on the exhibit?
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.