UNH Hosts Vietnam Memorial Wall May 4-8; Currently Seeking Volunteers

Thursday, March 30, 2017

DURHAM, N.H. – The Moving Wall, a half-sized replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C., will be at the University of New Hampshire May 4-8, 2017, as part of the commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the war. Volunteers are needed to help supervise the wall and guide visitors 24 hours a day. To learn more or to register to volunteer go to www.unh.edu/veterans.

The moving wall will be set up on the Great Lawn in front of Demeritt Hall, visible from Main Street. It will be available for viewing by the public 24 hours a day from 1 p.m. May 4 through 8 a.m. May 8 to honor those who died and their loved ones.

Volunteer opportunities include set up and take down of the wall, greeting visitors and assisting with name location on the wall.

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