The Wall That Heals - Ellensburg

THE WALL THAT HEALS IS COMING TO ELLENSBURG WA
ON SEPTEMBER 4, 2025
Vietnam Veterans Memorial Replica Wall and Mobile Education Center
spreads healing legacy of The Wall and educates about the impact of the Vietnam War

Ellensburg Washington – The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial along with a mobile Education Center, is coming to Ellensburg Washington on September 4, opening at 9am, closing September 7 at 2 pm. at Rotary Park, 1200 W 5th Ave, Ellensburg WA, 98926 and will be open 24 hours a day and free to the public. The Wall That Heals honors the more than three million Americans who served in the U.S. Armed forces in the Vietnam War, and it bears the names of the 58,281 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam.

“The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund is pleased to bring The Wall That Heals mobile exhibit to Ellensburg Washington to allow local veterans and their family members a chance to experience The Wall. The Kittitas County Rotaries will be “Hosting The Wall That Heals providing an opportunity to honor and remember all those who served and sacrificed in the Vietnam War and educate visitors on the continuing impact of the Vietnam War on America.”
The Wall That Heals is transported from community to community in a 53-foot trailer. When parked, the trailer opens with exhibits built into its sides, allowing it to serve as a mobile Education Center telling the story of the Vietnam War, The Wall and the divisive era in American history.

The mobile Education Center exhibit includes: digital photo displays of “Hometown Heroes” - service members whose names are on The Wall that list their home of record within the area of a visit. Digital photo displays of Vietnam veterans from the local area honored through VVMF’s In Memory program which honors veterans who returned home from Vietnam and later died with an In Memory plaque placed at the site.

VVMF’s mission is to honor and preserve the legacy of service in America and educate all generations about the impact of the Vietnam War and era through programs, ceremonies and education materials. To learn more about VVMF, visit www.vvmf.org or call 202-393-0090.

For more information:
Russell Colmore (Chair) Henry Johnston (Co-Chair)
425-330-0403 208-310-6676
racolmore@gmail.com henry@jonston-williams.com