Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial

Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial Official page of the PVVM which honors the '648'. "$40" campaign helping to preserve it in perpetuity. Designed by Perry M.

Funded by private donations and merchandise sales,
the sole purpose of volunteer Board of Directors is maintenance and upkeep of the Memorial. The Philadelphia Vietnam Veterans Memorial is one of the city’s truly hidden treasures, representing a solemn and fitting testament to the sacrifices of 648 native sons. Located at Spruce and Front streets at Penn’s Landing, the Memorial is an amphitheater

with facing polished, charcoal grey granite from Minnesota. The south wall is a semi-circle containing the 648 names, slightly raised in the center on a higher plane than the 10 opposite granite scene panels, include eight images of famous war photographs that were applied from stencils and screens by sandblasting into the granite. The seven-foot-by-five-foot panels depict scenes beginning with the launching of aircraft from a US carrier in August 1964 and concluding with the rescue of Vietnamese refugees in 1975. Between both sides of the Memorial are a series of four raised levels with granite ledges leading up to the south wall bearing the names of those whose “home of record” was Philadelphia. The symbol of the memorial is inscribed in granite near the open front of the site. Morgan, a young architect selected by a Veterans Design Selection Committee, the Memorial was dedicated in 1987 during a period when America started to make amends for failing to honor the sacrifice of Vietnam Veterans. Over the years, the Memorial has been a sanctuary for Veterans to recall their service and remember the sacrifice of those who did not return.

09/14/2026
09/14/2026
09/14/2026

September is Su***de Prevention Month and supporting veteran mental health starts with awareness and action. We're hosting our next virtual session, Wednesday, September 16th.

The American Legion's training in partnership with Columbia University provides practical guidance on recognizing warning signs, starting meaningful conversations, and connecting veterans to the support they need.

This session is designed for leaders, community members, and advocates who want to make a real impact.

Register now: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/Pdg-u3W5TyWGiXr0Rj6A5w #/registration

09/14/2026

Calling All Riders & First Responders! Help Welcome 175 Veterans Home! 🇺🇸

On Saturday, September 19, 2026, Honor Flight Philadelphia will return home with 175 veterans after an unforgettable day in Washington, D.C., where they visited the memorials dedicated to their service and sacrifice.

We're looking for motorcycle riders and first responders to es**rt these American heroes on the final leg of their journey home. Together, we'll give them the Welcome Home they deserve—a patriotic es**rt ending with hundreds of flag-waving supporters cheering as they arrive.

📍 Meet-Up Location:

PA Welcome Center (Northbound)

Approximately 0.5 miles north of the Pennsylvania/Delaware state line

🕓 Rally Time: 4:00 PM

🏍️ Kickstands Up (KSU): Upon arrival of the veterans.

For more information, please contact:

Rhonda (WWR)

📞 (610) 324-9251
📧 [email protected]

09/08/2026

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Spruce Street And Columbus
Philadelphia, PA
19106

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+12679730600

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