The Wall That Heals arrives in Calhoun County

Traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial replica at Harper Creek High School through Sunday

By Black Squirrel News

The Wall That Heals arrived in Calhoun County on Tuesday, escorted by more than 350 motorcycles ahead of public viewing through Sunday at Harper Creek High School.

The procession began at Galesburg-Augusta High School, led by law enforcement agencies from Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties. Residents gathered along West Michigan Avenue in downtown Battle Creek to wave flags and welcome the motorcade as it traveled to Harper Creek High School in Emmett Township.

The Wall That Heals is a traveling three-quarter-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, D.C. The 375-foot-long replica bears the names of 58,281 service members and is accompanied by a mobile education center.

The exhibit is open 24 hours a day from approximately 2 p.m. Wednesday through 2 p.m. Sunday.

The Calhoun County Red White Blue Foundation brought the traveling exhibit back to the Battle Creek area and is hosting its visit. The Wall That Heals last came to the community in 2022.

The Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 313 also raised funds to host the Huey 369 Experience at the American Legion Post 257, across B Drive N from Harper Creek Schools. Three Vietnam-era Huey helicopters will arrive at approximately 11 a.m., Friday, Aug. 21.

If You Go

What: The Wall That Heals, a traveling replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial and mobile education center

Where: Harper Creek High School soccer field complex, 7290 B Drive North, Emmett Township

Ribbon-cutting ceremony: 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 19

Welcome home ceremony: 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 20

Hours: Open 24 hours a day through 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 23. Taps will be played every day at 9 p.m.

Admission: Free

More information: thewallthathealsbattlecreek.com

How we reported this: Black Squirrel News attended the motorcade as it passed through downtown Battle Creek. Information about the exhibit and its public schedule came from The Wall That Heals Battle Creek event website, organizers and local reporting.