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Event Schedule

Visitors stand in front of The Wall That Heals lit up at night

Event Schedule

Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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.

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.