IS AT POLAR LAKES PARK IN WHITE BEAR TOWNSHIP AUGUST 6-9, 2026!

The White Bear Lake Area Historical Society, in partnership with White Bear Township, White Bear Lake VFW Post 1782, White Bear Lake American Legion Post 168 and their auxiliaries, is honored to host The Wall That Heals, a three–quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, along with a mobile Education Center.

The traveling exhibit honors the more than three million Americans who served in the U.S. Armed Forces in the Vietnam War, and it bears the names of the 58,281 men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in Vietnam.

Click here for the schedule of ceremonies and guided tours. 

 

thank you to our Sponsors!

Community & Contributing Sponsors

Benson Airport

Benson Airport EAA Chapter 745

Cup and Cone

George R. Wolff VFW Post #425 – HopkinsVFW Post 210 – Lakeville

VFW Post 230 – Columbia Heights 

VFW Post 1350 – North St. Paul

VFW Post 4210 – Forest Lake

VFW Post 9625 – Coon Rapids

White Bear Country Inn & Rudy’s Redeye Grill

White Bear Lake Rotary Club

 

 

General Event Info: Open to the public continuously – 24 hours a day – from August 6 through August 9

The Wall That Heals Schedule of Events

Tuesday, August 4, 2026

  • The Wall That Heals escort arrives in White Bear Township at approximately 1 p.m.
  • For information on the Escort Route and where to view, please check out the Motorcycle Escort page

    Thursday, August 6, 2026

    • Official opening day
    • Welcome Home Ceremony – 9 a.m. 
    • Sunset – Taps

    Friday, August 7, 2026

    • Light The Night Candlelight Event – at sunset (approximately 9p.m.)
    • Taps to follow event

    Saturday, August 8, 2026

    • Sunset – Echo Taps

    Sunday, August 9, 2026

    • Closing Ceremony – 1:45 p.m.
    • The Wall That Heals is open to the public until 2 p.m.

    Ways to Get Involved

    The Wall That Heals White Bear Township Committee is seeking financial support from businesses and individuals in addition to covering the costs associated with bringing “The Wall That Heals” and its accompanying mobile education center to the area. 

    Become a Sponsor Today

    Numerous volunteers will be needed to help assemble the wall when it arrives, to work at the event site during its stay in The City of Covington in order to help direct visitors and answer any questions they may have, and to disassemble the wall before it begins its journey to the next location.

    If you are interested in volunteering during this event, please use the link below to find more information about each volunteer position and to sign up.

    Fill Out Volunteer FOrm

    Your gift can help foster healing for the veterans in our community! Donate today to support bringing The Wall That Heals to White Bear Township.

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