The Wall That Heals Arrives in Evansville

A Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica is now on display at the Broadway Recreational Complex.

Updated on Oct. 28, 2026 in Nursing Jobs

The Wall That Heals Arrives in Evansville

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The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, has arrived in Evansville. The exhibit is hosted at the University of Southern Indiana's softball field located at the Broadway Recreational Complex.

Why it matters

The exhibit provides an accessible way for the community to engage with the history of the Vietnam War and honor those who served. It allows families and residents to visit a portable version of the national memorial without traveling to Washington, D.C.

The exhibit features 58,000 names listed on a three-quarter scale replica that is transported in a 53-foot trailer. The memorial structure was moved via a motorcycle and first responder escort from Newburgh to its current site.

The players

University of Southern Indiana

This public university serves as the host site for the traveling memorial exhibit at its softball field.

United Steelworkers Local 104

This labor union organization served as the starting point for the memorial trailer's escort in Newburgh.

The details

Families were invited to assist volunteers in carrying panels from the transport truck to the memorial site during the assembly process. The display is open to the public 24 hours a day with free admission throughout its stay.

Wednesday, Oct. 28, 2026: Families help build the memorial starting at 8 a.m.
Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026: The exhibit opens to the public.
Sunday, Nov. 1, 2026: The exhibit closes at 2 p.m.

Market Landscape

The traveling exhibit follows a national trend of bringing historical monuments to local communities to foster engagement outside of major capitals. This positions the local display as part of a broader network of memorial projects aimed at increasing public accessibility to national sites.

Residents can visit the memorial at any time of day or night throughout its residency at the Broadway Recreational Complex. Admission is free, making the site accessible for all local families wishing to pay their respects.

The takeaway

Visitors are encouraged to plan their trip ahead of the Sunday closing time to ensure they have enough time to view the display. Residents can honor veterans at their convenience due to the 24-hour nature of the exhibit.