THE CENTER

When the Vietnam Veterans Memorial was built so America would never forget the names of those who lost their lives during the Vietnam War.

The Education Center will continue the legacy of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial by giving context to the names on The Wall and enhance the Memorial experience for current and future generations by teaching about the Vietnam War, its national significance and the impact of The Wall on American culture.

The Education Center is the centerpiece to a multi-faceted education program that encourages learning before, during and after a visit to the Memorial.

Through interactive exhibits and primary resource materials, visitors will be able to better understand the profound impact the Vietnam War had on their family members, home towns, communities and the nation.  Exhibits will include a wall of photographs and the stories of those who gave their lives during the Vietnam War, a selection of the more than 150,000 items that have been left at The Wall, a timeline of the Vietnam Era and a history of The Wall itself.

Coupled with the physical exhibits will be internet based resources which will allow the millions of visitors gain a better understanding and a more complete picture of this important time in history.