The Wall That Heals Franklin

07/19/2021

This is a neat opportunity on Tuesday.

The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier replica will be on display for a day of gratitude and remembrance tomorrow from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Former tomb guard, Sergeant Matt Kreeb, will be sharing his experiences serving at Arlington National Cemetery. Visit the exhibit at Trafalgar Indiana Memorial.

More details here: https://www.festivalcountryindiana.com/tomb-of-the-unknown-soldier-replica

06/14/2021

Still have T-shirts for sale $10.00 each. All sizes still available but limited in smaller sizes

06/06/2021

Today is the last day to see The Wall That Heals in Franklin. Come out to the Johnson County Fairgrounds before the exhibit closes at 2 p.m. So many people have come out so far to see this touching tribute to our Vietnam Veterans.

06/05/2021

An honors ceremony is planned for 1:30 p.m. today (Saturday) at The Wall That Heals at the Johnson County Fairgrounds in Franklin, but you may come 24 hours a day until 2 p.m. Sunday to see this memorial to the Vietnam Veterans.

06/04/2021

Since The Wall that Heals arrived in Franklin, we've heard so many touching stories and seen so many people paying their respects to those whose names are on The Wall, which is a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial. The Wall remains open 24 hours a day at the Johnson County Fairgrounds in Franklin. See it today, Saturday or Sunday. The exhibit closes at 2 p.m. Sunday.

06/03/2021

The Wall That Heals opening ceremony featured the reading of the names of those Johnson County residents who made the ultimate sacrifice during the Vietnam War. Come see the Wall, a replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, 24 hours a day until the exhibit closes at 2 p.m. Sunday. Enter the Johnson County Fairgrounds off of U.S. 31 in Franklin and look for the white tents. There is no charge to park or see the wall.

06/02/2021

Here is The Wall That Heals schedule for the next several days at the Johnson County Fairgrounds, 250 Fairground St., Franklin:
Wednesday, June 2: Wall assembly; Wall available for viewing 24 hours a day once assembled.
Thursday, June 3: 9 a.m. opening ceremony.
Friday, June 4: 9:30 p.m. candlelight vigil.
Saturday, June 5: 1:30 p.m. honor ceremony.
Sunday, June 6: Exhibit closes at 2 p.m.
There is no cost to park, view the wall, or attend the events.

06/01/2021

The Wall that Heals arrived in Franklin today, and WISH-TV covered its arrival. Volunteers will assemble the Wall on Wednesday. The opening ceremony is 9 a.m. Thursday, and the Wall can be viewed until its time in Franklin ends at 2 p.m. Sunday.

INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) -- The Wall that Heals, a three-quarter-scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial in Washington, on Tuesday got a motorcycle es**rt on its way to Franklin. The replica is taken to different U.S. communities to honor the fallen in the

06/01/2021

Today is the day we have worked so hard for! The Wall That Heals will be coming into town. We will be es**rting it in on U.S. 31, leaving greenwood about 1:15 p.m. and arriving at the Johnson County Fairgrounds (by Dairy Queen) about 2 p.m. So line U.S. 31 to show your support and welcome The Wall That Heals.to Johnson County. A BIG THANK YOU to all of our sponsors! We couldn’t have done it without you! You’re the best!

05/31/2021

The Daily Journal did a wonderful story about The Wall That Heals coming to Franklin this week. Come to our opening ceremony at 9 a.m. Thursday at the Johnson County Fairgrounds or see the wall anytime Thursday through 2 p.m. Sunday. http://www.dailyjournal.net/2021/05/31/organizers_ready_to_welcome_vietnam_wall_replica/

05/21/2021

In less than two weeks, The Wall That Heals will be here in Franklin. A special thanks to Festival Country Indiana and Franklin Indiana Chamber of Commerce for helping with the planning and for spreading the word so that people are sure not to miss this unique opportunity.