A place for the public to gather, learn and celebrate veterans
Heroes Hall is a free, year-round museum and education center. It is dedicated to honoring the legacy of Orange County veterans and all who have served our nation. Heroes Hall brings their stories to life through dynamic exhibitions and educational programs such as the speaker series.
Located in a restored 1942 Santa Ana Army Air Base (SAAB) barracks, the museum features 3,600 square feet of rotating exhibits. The exhibits are designed thematically to highlight personal experiences of veterans. The Medal of Honor Courtyard and Walk of Honor provide an additional 5,000 square feet of space ideal for events and gatherings. You can rent this venue for an event.
If you have a school group or organization, you can schedule a docent-led tour. You can also explore their virtual museum that contains primary sources with the stories. If you are a service member, consider sharing your story with the museum.
For more information, call 714-708-1613 or email heroeshall@ocfair.com.
Exhibition
Echoes of Conflict: Remembering Vietnam is on display through December 21, 2025
Our current exhibit, “Echoes of Conflict: Remembering Vietnam,” offers a powerful and immersive journey through one of modern history’s most complex and divisive conflicts. Through a rich collection of artifacts, personal stories, historical facts and poignant memorabilia, visitors will gain a deeper understanding of the war’s profound impact on the soldiers who fought and the broader global context. The exhibit features items such as uniforms, weaponry, photographs and letters detailing firsthand accounts that highlight the cost of war and its lasting effects on individuals and society. This comprehensive display seeks to honor the experiences of those involved while providing historical insights into the war’s political, social and cultural repercussions.
In recognition of the 50th anniversary of the end of the Vietnam War, Heroes Hall Museum & Education Center presents a new speaker series titled, “Echoes of Conflict: Remembering Vietnam.” The series will run throughout 2025, in conjunction with its latest exhibit of the same name.
Beyond the Battlefield: Navigating the Journey of Veterans With PTSD
May 31 | 2-4 p.m.
A special speaker series presentation focusing on PTSD among military veterans. The event will start with the viewing of the documentary film “The Volunteer,” followed by a panel discussion on PTSD.
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Lessons From the Sky: A Helicopter Pilot’s Story of Service and Sacrifice in Vietnam
June 7 | 2-3:30 p.m.
Join us for a presentation by Bill Ring, a Vietnam veteran and recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross and Purple Heart.
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Profiles in Courage: Specialized Foreign Service Officer Shares Memories of Californians who Served in Vietnam
June 14 | 2-3:30 p.m.
Frank Scotton was assigned to field operations during the Vietnam War, and is the author of “Uphill Battle: Reflections on Viet Nam Counterinsurgency.”
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Myths, Lies and Spies: Misconceptions About How the Vietnam War Was Fought and Lost
June 28 | 2-3:30 p.m.
Please join us for a special presentation by former CIA analyst Frank Snepp.
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Orange, California to Pleiku, Vietnam
Sept. 6 | 2-3:30 p.m.
Army veteran, Paul Todd, will share his personal story and the lessons he learned while serving in Vietnam. He will also share his father’s story, a submariner in World War II who was captured by the Japanese and spent two years in a POW camp in Ofuna.
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