Public viewing is open daily, 10 AM–4 PM, on the National Mall. Here's what's happening each step of the way.
From the first wall panel raised to the final door hung, every step of the build happens in the open. Come watch. Bring your family. See what it looks like when a community refuses to leave a veteran behind.
DATES | September 27 - October 5, 2026 |
| LOCATION | National Mall, Washington, D.C. |
| PUBLIC HOURS | 10 AM - 4 PM daily. Free and open to the public. |
Opening Ceremony: Morning of September 29. Join us on day 3 for remarks from PHH leadership and the official start of public building. This is the highest-priority moment of the entire event.
Closing Ceremony: Morning of October 5. On day 7, the home is complete. The Journey Home route is revealed. Watch live on-site or follow along on social.
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