American Legion Post 215 and the Town of Nahant will host
The Wall That Heals, a 375 foot, scaled replica of
the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
in Nahant for free public viewing 24 hours a day from July 15-18, 2021.
The Wall That Heals, a 375 foot, scaled replica of
the Vietnam Veterans Memorial
in Nahant for free public viewing 24 hours a day from July 15-18, 2021.
Schedule
Motorcycle Convoy and Escort: Meet on Tuesday, July 13th at 2:00 PM and depart at 3:00 PM from Suffolk Downs, East Boston to escort the 53' trailer carrying The Wall That Heals and arriving in Nahant around 4:00 PM.
Viewing of the Wall: Beginning Thursday, July 15th at 12:01 AM and ending on Sunday, July 18th at 2:00 PM.
The Wall is open 24 hours a day.
Welcome Home Ceremony: Saturday July 17th at 6:00 PM.
Location: Nahant Lowlands Activity Field, Nahant, MA.
(Across from Short Beach)
The Mobile Education Center will occupy the Short beach parking lot.
All Welcome - Event Parking Is Available
Signs and parking attendants will direct cars to parking areas.
Please do not park on streets as stickers are required.
Motorcycle Convoy and Escort: Meet on Tuesday, July 13th at 2:00 PM and depart at 3:00 PM from Suffolk Downs, East Boston to escort the 53' trailer carrying The Wall That Heals and arriving in Nahant around 4:00 PM.
Viewing of the Wall: Beginning Thursday, July 15th at 12:01 AM and ending on Sunday, July 18th at 2:00 PM.
The Wall is open 24 hours a day.
Welcome Home Ceremony: Saturday July 17th at 6:00 PM.
Location: Nahant Lowlands Activity Field, Nahant, MA.
(Across from Short Beach)
The Mobile Education Center will occupy the Short beach parking lot.
All Welcome - Event Parking Is Available
Signs and parking attendants will direct cars to parking areas.
Please do not park on streets as stickers are required.
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Volunteer to help bring The Wall That Heals to Nahant.
Click on the Volunteer button below to see what volunteer opportunities are available.
Click on the Volunteer button below to see what volunteer opportunities are available.
The Wall Replica
The Wall That Heals exhibit features a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, located in Washington DC. The replica is 375 feet in length and stands 7.5 feet at its tallest, bearing the names of the more than 58,000 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam. The Wall That Heals honors the more than three million Americans who served in the US Armed Forced.
Donate
Donate to help bring The Wall That Heals to Nahant.
Click on the Donate Now button to contribute financially. All contributions of people, resources, and dollars are much appreciated.
Click on the Donate Now button to contribute financially. All contributions of people, resources, and dollars are much appreciated.
Checks (preferred) may be sent to:
American Legion Post 215; PO Box 82; Nahant, MA 01908
The Mobile Education Center
The exhibit consists of the replica, Mobile Education Center and information tent. The 53-foot trailer that carries The Wall That Heals transforms to become a mobile Education Center with a timeline of “The War and The Wall” and will be open 24 hours a day and free to the public.
Watch the Video
Watch The Wall That Heals video to learn more about our traveling Wall replica. (Click here.)
North Shore American Legion Posts
The Nahant American Legion Post 215 is proud to have been selected as one of only two New England appearances of the Wall that Heals.
The Nahant American Legion Post 215 is working with other American Legions in the greater North Shore to make this possible.
The Nahant American Legion Post 215 is working with other American Legions in the greater North Shore to make this possible.
Motorcycle Convoy and Escort
The Motorcycle Convoy and Escort will meet on Tuesday, July 13th at 2:00 PM and depart at 3:00 PM from Suffolks Downs, East Boston escorting the 53' trailer carrying The Wall That Heals and arriving in Nahant around 4:00 PM.
Donate and help bring The Wall That Heals to Nahant.
Checks (preferred) may be sent to:
American Legion Post 215; PO Box 82; Nahant, MA 01908