Get Involved · Rhode Island Vietnam Veterans Memorial
Stand With Them
They answered the call. Now it is our turn. Volunteer, sponsor, give or teach, and help build a permanent home for the names of Rhode Island’s Vietnam veterans on the Providence River.
Count Me In
Tell us how you want to help. Someone from the memorial team will reach out with next steps. It takes less than a minute.
Proud to Stand With VVA
This memorial honors the Rhode Islanders who served, alongside Vietnam Veterans of America and veterans across the state.
Why It Matters
About 21,000 Rhode Islanders served in the Vietnam War. 209 never came home. Many who did came home to silence. A permanent memorial says what this state never fully said: we remember, and we are grateful.
Know a Veteran’s Story?
A photo, a hometown, a memory. Help us make sure they are remembered.
Share Their StorySponsorship
Put Your Name Behind Something Permanent
Businesses, unions, veterans posts and civic groups across Rhode Island have a rare chance to stand behind a memorial built to last for generations.
- The build. Help fund the design, granite and engraving of the wall.
- Education. Help bring the story of the Vietnam War to Rhode Island students.
- Events. Stand with families and veterans at dedications and ceremonies.
- In-kind. Donate services, materials or expertise.
Tell us about your organization and we will send sponsorship details.
Request Sponsor Info
For Teachers and Schools
A Forgotten War Belongs in the Classroom
For many students, the Vietnam War is a paragraph in a textbook, if it comes up at all. Our About Vietnam guide explains the war clearly, with photos, original film and a full timeline, and teachers are welcome to use it in class. You can also request a Vietnam veteran speaker or plan a class visit to the memorial site.