The Wall That Heals

THE WALL THAT HEALS IS COMING TO RANGER TEXAS
FROM APRIL 23 TO APRIL 26, 2026

The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Replica Wall and Mobile Education Center
spreads healing legacy of The Wall and educates about the impact of the Vietnam War

Ranger, Texas – The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial along with a mobile Education Center, is coming to Ranger, TX from April 23 to April 26, 2026 at the Ranger College soccer field 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.
"In honor of my father’s legacy and my own service, bringing this memorial home is a privilege. The Wall That Heals will provide a space for reflection, education, and healing across our entire region." said Helen Cozart, Ranger College Library Director and TWTH Chair.
“The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund is pleased to bring The Wall That Heals mobile exhibit to Ranger, TX to allow local veterans and their family members a chance to experience The Wall,” said Jim Knotts, president and CEO of VVMF. “Hosting The Wall That Heals provides 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 establishment of The Wall and how the Memorial and Vietnam transformed the way our nation treats its veterans and service members.
The three-quarter scale Wall replica is 375 feet in length and stands 7.5 feet high at its tallest point. Visitors will experience The Wall rising above them as they walk towards the apex, a key feature of the design of The Wall in D.C. Visitors are able to do name rubbings of individual service member’s names on The Wall.
The mobile Education Center exhibit includes two digital photo displays. The Hometown Heroes display highlights service members whose names are on The Wall that list their home of record within the area of a visit. The In Memory display highlights Vietnam veterans from the local area honored through VVMF’s In Memory program which honors veterans who returned home from Vietnam and later died. Additional displays include videos that teach about the history and impact of The Wall; educational exhibits told through items representative of those left at The Wall in D.C.; a replica of the In Memory plaque; a map of Vietnam and a timeline of the Vietnam War. The exhibits tell the story of the Vietnam War, The Wall, and the era surrounding the conflict, and are designed to put American experiences in Vietnam in a historical and cultural context.
We are pleased to announce that former US Representative Mike Conaway will be the keynote speaker at the Welcome Home Ceremony on April 23 at 7:00 PM. Local sponsors at this time include Ranger College, the City of Eastland, the city of Ranger, and EBAA Iron. For sponsorship opportunities, tour planning, or to learn more about other ways get involved with The Wall That Heals in Ranger, please visit thewallthathealsranger2026.com or email thewallthathealsranger2026@gmail.com.
Since its debut in 1996, the exhibit has been on display in more than 800 U.S. communities including an April 1999 tour of the Four Provinces of Ireland and a visit to Canada in 2005. The Wall That Heals is a program of VVMF, the nonprofit organization that built the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. in 1982. The Wall That Heals is the only traveling exhibit affiliated with The Wall in Washington, D.C. and includes the largest Wall replica that travels the country. Two VVMF staff members lead volunteers on site, educate visitors and students, and ensure the reflective atmosphere of The Wall. More information can be found at: www.thewallthatheals.org.

Events during the three day visit are:
Tuesday, April 21
1:30 TWTH with motorcycle escort
departs Ranger College, Stephenville
2:30 PM Arrives at Ranger College
Wednesday, April 22
8:00 AM Set up The Wall
6:00 PM Volunteer orientation
Thursday, April 23
7:30 PM- Welcome Home
Ceremony
8:30 PM (Sunset) - Taps
Friday, April 24
8:00 AM – 7:00 PM Group Tours
10:00 AM – Texas In Memory/Quilts
of Valor ceremony
8:30 PM (Sunset) - Taps
8:35 PM - Candlelight event in recognition of PTSD awareness
Saturday, April 25
8:00 AM – 7:00 PM Group Tours
8:30 PM (Sunset) – Taps
Sunday, April 26
1:00 PM – Mementos left at TWTH will be collected for preservation at the Ranger College archive.
1:45 PM – Retire the colors, closing, remarks, and Taps
2:00 – Disassembly begins for its journey to Butler, Missouri.