Image of The Wall That Heals at sunset.
Image of attendees at The Wall That Heals during a candlelight ceremony.
Image of The Wall That Heals at nighttime with flags set up in front of the wall.
Image of attendees at The Wall That Heals on a sunny day.

The Wall That Heals—a traveling, three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., that tours the country—was on display in Dare County from November 16, 2023 through November 19, 2023 at the Soundside Event Site in Nags Head. Click here to view the event schedule.

This free exhibit was hosted by the Dare County Veterans Advisory Council.

During the Dare County Board of Commissioners meeting on Monday, December 4, 2023, Vice Chairman Overman presented information regarding the attendance at The Wall That Heals and also gave thanks to the event sponsors, volunteers and donors. To view the slides from this presentation, please click here. 

Image of a Google map screenshot with a pin depicting the location of Soundside Event Site in Nags Head, NC.
No weapons permitted on the premises at the Soundside Event Site, concealed or otherwise.

Why is it important to visit The Wall That Heals?

Honoring the more than 3 million Americans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces during the Vietnam War, “The Wall That Heals”—which is 375 feet in length and bears the names of the 58,281 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam—is transported from community to community via a 53-foot trailer. When parked, the trailer opens up to showcase a variety of exhibits, allowing it to serve as a mobile education center that tells the story of the Vietnam War.

The free exhibit will be open to the public 24 hours a day from November 16, 2023 through November 19, 2023 at the Soundside Event Site, which is located at 6800 South Croatan Highway in Nags Head, NC.

Click here to watch a video overview.

Need transportation to visit The Wall That Heals?

Dare County is available to provide transportation for this event.

The following trips are open to Hatteras Island residents and property owners on Thursday, November 16, 2023, Friday, November 17, 2023 and Saturday, November 18, 2023. Space is limited so please call to make your reservation as early as possible.

Shuttle Bus Pickup Locations and Times
Wheelchair Accessible Van Pickup Locations and Times
Additional Transportation Information
This event is sponsored in part by the following Red Sponsors: Dare County, Outer Banks Community Foundation General PX Kelley Memorial Fund, Dare County Motorsports Charity Group, Southern Shores, The Outer Banks Visitors Bureau and Kill Devil Hills
This event is sponsored in part by the following Blue Sponsors: All Saints Episcopal Church, Joe Lamb Jr. & Associates, Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, Wilma & Carl Reiber, U.S. American Legion, OBX Jeep Invasion and Ocean Atlantic Rentals
Stars and Stripes sponsors of The Wall That Heals with logos listed below.
Hometown Heroes
Photos of service members on The Wall who list their home of record from the local area. Learn more.
In Memory Honor Roll
Photos of local Vietnam veterans honored through VVMF’s In Memory program. Learn more.
Items Left Behind
A display of items representative of those left at The Wall in Washington, D.C. Learn more.