Traveling Vietnam Veterans Memorial Coming to New Boston

From September 4 through 8, 2025, The Moving Wall, a traveling, half-size replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial, will be on display in New Boston, Texas, about a 15-minute drive west of Texarkana.

When and Where to Visit

Set up at the “Midway,” just east of the Pavilion along Route 82, the exhibit is open 24/7, from noon on September 4 until 4 PM on September 8, and best of all, free to the public.

A Traveling Tribute to Vietnam Veterans

Originally built in 1983 by Vietnam veteran John Devitt and his comrades after visiting the memorial in Washington, D.C., the Moving Wall first debuted in Tyler, Texas, in 1984.

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At approximately 252 feet long, this replica carries the same moving impact as the original, allowing visitors to visually and emotionally connect, to touch the engraved names, and even make rubbings in tribute.

New Boston Community Effort Behind the Memorial

Bringing such a meaningful event to New Boston has become a heartfelt community effort. The New Boston Chamber, the CDC, City officials, and local volunteers have all joined forces to make this happen, from sponsorships (including a $15,000 donation) to landscaping, signage, media promotion, and volunteer support.

Key support has come from the City Manager, Chamber leadership, American Legion Post 488, local businesses like Twitty Nursery, FFA students, and more, all underscoring that this is truly a community coming together.

This exhibit offers locals, especially veterans and their families, a rare chance to honor loved ones, reflect, and find closure without needing to travel to Washington. It’s a deeply moving and solemn opportunity for our entire region.

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For more information or to volunteer for duty at the Wall, click here. Also see the New Boston Chamber of Commerce for more details.

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