The Wall That Heals Antioch IL WAS HELD IN JULY OF 2025

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HOSTED IN JULY, 2025
PLEASE SEE BOTTOM OF PAGE FOR LOCAL PHOTOS (visit the Facebook Page for time-lapse videos)
 

THE WALL THAT HEALS
Since its unveiling on Veterans Day 1996, The Wall That Heals, a three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C., has visited nearly 800 communities across the United States, bringing the memorial's healing legacy to millions. This traveling exhibit, including a mobile Education Center, enables veterans and their families to experience the memorials comfort and peace within their own communities, fostering the healing process for many who have struggled to confront their memories. The Wall That Heals was open 24 hours a day beginning July 17, until closing Sunday, July 20 at 2:00 pm of 2025. T. It is our sincere honor for our community to be chosen as a host site for The Wall That Heals. 

ABOUT THE WALL
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 Washington D.C. Visitors are able to do name rubbings of individual service member's names on The Wall. The Mobile Education Center Exhibit includes digital photo displays of "Hometown Heroes" - service members whose names are on the Wall that list their home of record within the area of a visit, digital photo displays of Vietnam Veterans from the local area honored through VVMF's In Memory program which honors veterans who returned home from Vietnam and later died, video displays 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 chronological overview of the Vietnam War.  More information can be found at: www.thewallthatheals.org


SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
The Wall That Heals was escorted to Antioch IL on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, leaving Grayslake at Noon, arriving through Antioch approximately 12:20-12:40.
CEREMONIES:
Opening Ceremony, Thursday, 7/17/25 at 10 am
PTSD Ceremony, Friday, 7/18/25 at 9:00 pm
Eight Women on The Wall - A Nursing Tribute, Saturday, 7/19/25 at 8:00 am
Closing Ceremony, Sunday, 7/20/25 at 1:45 pm

VOLUNTEERS - thank you to all for supporting The Wall That Heals


 
ESCORT OF THE WALL -

Thank you to all who were part of the Escort of The Wall That Heals!







    LOCAL HOSTS
The Wall That Heals was hosted by the Antioch Chamber of Commerce along with Antioch Post 748 American Legion and the cooperation of the Village of Antioch and Antioch Township. This is a community endeavor, and we hope to work with many people to bring The Wall That Heals to Antioch IL. We also welcome those from surrounding communities to become involved.


EDUCATIONAL CENTER AND TOUR SIGN-UP
Bring a group to experience The Wall That Heals. Church, School, Organization, Business, etc. were welcome.




SPONSORSHIP Y
Thank you to our Title Sponsor Raymond Chevrolet Kia and all the businesses, organizations and families that sponsored this historic event.

IN MEMORY HONOR ROLL
In Memory honors those who served in the Vietnam War, returned home, and later died.​ While their names are not on The Wall, they are never forgotten. On the Vietnam Veterans Memorial site in Washington, D.C., a special plaque reads: ?In Memory of the men and women who served in the Vietnam War and later died as a result of their service. We honor and remember their sacrifice.

   

 Office@AntiochChamber.org
Antioch Chamber of Commerce
882 Main Street
Antioch, IL 60002
847-395-2233