The Wall That Heals
The Wall That Heals Vietnam Veterans Memorial Replica and Mobile Education Center will be on the campus UNG from October 29 – November 3. It will be located on the Plaza in front of the library on the Dahlonega campus.
It will include the names of the 28 UNG alumni and students killed in action in Vietnam, who are listed on the Memorial Wall at the Dahlonega Campus.
This presentation is made in partnership with the Dahlonega City Council, Lumpkin County Veterans Affairs Council, Dahlonega-Lumpkin County Visitors Bureau, and the Lumpkin County School District.
During its time in Dahlonega, volunteers will need to be present at The Wall That Heals 24 hours a day to answer questions and assist visitors. Sign-ups are available for these four-hour volunteer time slots on The Wall That Heals Dahlonega-Lumpkin County webpage.
Schedule of Events
- Tuesday, October 29, 12:30 p.m. - Wall arrives on campus
- Wednesday, October 30, 8:30 a.m. – Wall set up, Opening Ceremony 5:00 p.m. with UNG President Michael Shannon
- Thursday, October 31 - Exhibit opens with Lumpkin County School visits
- Friday, November 1 - Exhibit opens to the public
- 7:30 p.m. – Agent Orange Awareness Ceremony
- Saturday, November 2 – Exhibit continues with expected highest attendance by regional visitors
- Sunday, November 3 – Exhibit open until 2:00 p.m.
- Monday, November 4 – Takedown and wall departs