The Wall That Heals Coming to Yarmouth September 17–20

The Wall That Heals Coming to Yarmouth September 17–20
Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica and mobile education center will be open 24 hours a day at Parkers River Landing

YARMOUTH, Mass. — The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., along with its mobile Education Center, will visit Parkers River Landing in Yarmouth from Thursday, September 17, through Sunday, September 20, 2026.

The exhibit will be located at Parkers River Landing, 669 Route 28, Yarmouth, and will be open to the public 24 hours a day, rain or shine. Admission is free.

The Wall That Heals offers veterans, families, students, and community members an opportunity to honor the more than 58,000 service members whose names are inscribed on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The traveling exhibit serves as both a place of remembrance and a mobile educational experience, sharing the individual stories and sacrifices behind the names on the Wall.

The Yarmouth visit will include a series of public ceremonies, tours, and volunteer activities throughout the week. Highlights include a Welcome Home Opening Ceremony on Thursday, September 17; a Wreath Laying Ceremony and Candlelight Agent Orange Awareness Ceremony on Friday, September 18; and a Closing Ceremony on Sunday, September 20.

“We are honored to welcome The Wall That Heals to Yarmouth and to provide a meaningful opportunity for our community to recognize Vietnam veterans, remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice, and support the families whose lives were forever changed,” said Debi Robinson, chairman of the local organizing committee.

Public Schedule
Tuesday, September 15: Escort activities. Contact Escort Captain Laura Sears at lsears@capeveterans.com for information.

Wednesday, September 16: Wall setup begins at 8:30 a.m., following volunteer arrival at 8:00 a.m. Volunteer training will take place at 6:00 p.m. and is highly recommended; pizza will follow. Echo Taps will be performed at 7:30 p.m.

Thursday, September 17: A Wall Blessing led by the Wampanoag Tribe Medicine Man and Tribal Elders, with ceremonial drums, begins at 9:00 a.m. The Welcome Home Opening Ceremony will take place from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. Echo Taps will be performed at 6:46 p.m.

Friday, September 18: Tours will be available. The Wreath Laying Ceremony begins at 6:30 p.m., followed by the Candlelight Agent Orange Awareness Ceremony from 7:10 to 8:20 p.m. Echo Taps will be performed at 8:17 p.m.

Saturday, September 19: Tours will be available, with Echo Taps at 6:43 p.m.

Sunday, September 20: The Closing Ceremony will take place from 1:30 to 2:00 p.m., followed by Echo Taps and the dismantling of The Wall That Heals.

The event is sponsored in part by the Town of Yarmouth’s Tourism Fund. Local organizers encourage residents and visitors to attend, bring family members, and take time to reflect on the service and sacrifice of Vietnam-era veterans.

For the full event schedule and additional information, visit TheWallThatHealsYarmouth-2026.org or email info@TheWallThatHealsYarmouth-2026.org.

Media and Event Contacts
Debi Robinson, Chairman
(253) 226-1588

Barbara-Anne Foley, Co-Chair
(508) 237-3349

About The Wall That Heals
The Wall That Heals is a program of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund, the nonprofit organization that founded the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. The traveling exhibit includes a replica of the Wall and a mobile Education Center designed to preserve the legacy of those who served in the Vietnam War and to promote understanding of its lasting impact.

About Cape & Islands Veterans Outreach Center
The Cape & Islands Veterans Outreach Center (CIVOC) is a tax-deductible, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. It was founded in 1983 by a group of Vietnam Veterans who did not find the services and programs they needed to transition back to their communities anywhere in our region successfully. Ever since then, we have been an indispensable provider of veteran services across the region. Building on the legacy that our founders established over 43 years ago, CIVOC is built on four interconnected pillars that address the most pressing challenges local veterans face: safe and stable housing, reliable access to nutritious food to combat food insecurity, dependable transportation so veterans can reach medical care and essential services, and comprehensive mental-health services and outreach that provide counseling, case management, and connection to community supports, all working together to ensure veterans and their families can live with dignity, stability, and hope.