The Wall That Heals visit to Liberty, South Carolina scheduled for November 8 – 11, 2024 has been postponed. This event, hosted by Pickens County Veterans Affairs office, would have brought the preeminent replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial to the area for Vietnam veterans, family members and other members of the public. Pickens County Veterans Affairs and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund jointly decided to postpone the visit. While a goal of The Wall That Heals is to bring people together and provide healing and reflection, the community is focused on addressing the challenges of its citizens as they face the aftermath of Hurricane Helene. VVMF and the Pickens County Veterans Affairs office looks forward to rescheduling this important event in 2025.
Event Schedule
Tuesday, May 13, 2025
Rain or Shine
11:00 AM – The Wall That Heals arrives in Pickens County at Rock Springs Batist Church in Easley (201 Rock Springs Road) Vietnam Veteran are welcomed and encouraged to be a part of leading the escort
11:30 AM – Escort Briefing by Ride Captain Rick Markt
11:45 AM – A few words of Welcome by the Easley Mayor Lisa Talbert and Prayer by Dr. David Gallamore from Rock Springs Baptist Church
12:00 PM – Kick Stands Up for Escort to Deer Wood Farms
12:30ish PM – Arrival at Deer Wood Farms 765 Breazeale Road, Liberty
Welcome to Liberty by Mayor Erica Woods, Welcome to Deer Wood Farms by Morgan and Phil, Prayer by Pastor Travis McAlister, Golden Creek Baptist Church, etc.
Wednesday, May 14, 2025
Rain or Shine
8:00 AM – Installation of The Wall That Heals with our volunteers for the next 6-8 hours.
2:00 PM – First volunteer shift starts as The Wall That Heals now will be manned 24 hours until closing on Sunday at 2:00 pm.
6:00 PM – Volunteer Training
Thursday, May 15, 2025
Rain or Shine
9:00 AM – Welcome Home Ceremony (Guest speaker and prayer)
8:30 PM – Sunset TAPS
Friday, May 16, 2025
Rain or Shine
8:30 PM – Agent Orange Awareness Ceremony (Wreath laying by Vietnam Veteran, Reading for Ceremony, Prayer by Vietnam Veteran, orange candles will be placed at The Wall, Amazing Grace will be played on Bagpipes TAPS
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Rain or Shine
8:30 PM – TAPS
Sunday, May 18, 2025
Rain or Shine
1:45 pm – Closing Ceremony (Speaker and prayer)
2:00 pm – Volunteers will begin breakdown of The Wall That Heals
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What is The Wall That Heals?
Honoring the more than 3 million Americans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces during the Vietnam War, “The Wall That Heals”—which is 375 feet in length and bears the names of the 58,281 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam—is transported from community to community via a 53-foot trailer. When parked, the trailer opens up to showcase a variety of exhibits, allowing it to serve as a mobile education center that tells the story of the Vietnam War.
The free exhibit will be open to the public 24 hours a day from May 15, 2025 through May 18, 2025 at Deer Wood Farms, 765 Breazeale Road, Liberty, S.C.