The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, is coming to the University of Southern Indiana (USI) in Evansville. The free, 24/7 traveling exhibit will be on display at the Broadway Recreational Complex (USI Softball Fields) from October 29 through November 1, 2026. 

 

The Wall That Heals is a traveling, three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., that tours the country. The  exhibit honors more than 3 million Americans who served in the U.S. armed forces in the Vietnam War and bears the names of the 58,281 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam.  

 

Event Schedule

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

  • The Wall That Heals with motorcycle escort arrives in Evansville - time and route information will be provided, once finalized.

Wednesday, October 28

  • Set up begins at 8 a.m. with soft opening at completion.
  • First volunteer shift begins at 2 p.m.
  • Volunteer training begins at 6 p.m.

Thursday, October 29

  • Official opening day
  • Welcome Home Ceremony  - Honors those on The Wall, veterans and Gold Star Families – 6 p.m.
  • Group Tours will be available. Tour schedule to follow. 
  • A solemn rendering of Taps on the bugle will be offered in honor of the fallen after sunset.
  • The Wall That Heals is open to the public 24 hours per day.   

Friday, October 30

  • Group Tours will be available. Tour schedule to follow.
  • A solemn rendering of Taps on the bugle will be offered in honor of the fallen after sunset.
  • A  Bringing the Light to PTSD Event will take place after sunset at 7 p.m.
  • The Wall That Heals is open to the public 24 hours per day.

Saturday, October 31

  • Group Tours will be available. Tour schedule to follow.
  • A solemn rendering of Taps on the bugle will be offered in honor of the fallen after sunset.
  • The Wall That Heals is open to the public 24 hours per day. 

Sunday, November 1

  • Closing Ceremony – 1:45 p.m.
  • The Wall That Heals closes at 2 p.m.
  • Volunteers begin wall breakdown at 2 p.m.

 

For more information, please visit: https://www.usi.edu/outreach/thewallthathealsevansville2026