Why You Should Go...
Visit The Wall That Heals, located in Newtown Park, next to the 4-acre Veterans Memorial Walk, featuring granite monuments honoring the United States Armed Services. This 250-foot replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial found in Washington DC contains 50,000 names of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation in Vietnam.
As on the Wall in DC, the names are listed alphabetically by day of casualty. Beginning at the center/apex, the names start on the East Wall (right-hand side) working their way out to the end of that wing, picking up again at the far end of the West Wall (left-hand side) and working their way back to the center/apex. Thus, the beginning and end of the conflict are joined at the center, signifying an epoch in American history. You can easily locate the name of a loved one through an app on your phone.
Bring your entire family to The Wall That Heals and enjoy a fun day exploring all that this great area has to offer.
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Why You Should Go...
Visit The Wall That Heals, located in Newtown Park, next to the 4-acre Veterans Memorial Walk, featuring granite monuments honoring the United States Armed Services. This 250-foot replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial found in Washington DC contains 50,000 names of those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation in Vietnam.
As on the Wall in DC, the names are listed alphabetically by day of casualty. Beginning at the center/apex, the names start on the East Wall (right-hand side) working their way out to the end of that wing, picking up again at the far end of the West Wall (left-hand side) and working their way back to the center/apex. Thus, the beginning and end of the conflict are joined at the center, signifying an epoch in American history. You can easily locate the name of a loved one through an app on your phone.
Bring your entire family to The Wall That Heals and enjoy a fun day exploring all that this great area has to offer.
What You Should Know...
Open:
Year-Round
Hours:
Open Now. Closes 9:00 PM
8:00am -
9:00pm,
Daily
Cost: Free
Parking: Free On-site
Extra Fun...
Fun Facts
The Wall contains the names of 7 women, nurses who served in the war, and 12 father-son combinations.
Don’t forget to bring your furry friends along, Newtown Park is also home to the Newtown Dream Dog Park.