What memorials and exhibits were created at the Son My Vestige Area to remember the victims of My Lai?

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A group of frightened Vietnamese women and children stand close together outdoors during the My Lai Massacre in the Vietnam War. — My Lai Massacre Vietnamese citizens photographed during the My Lai Massacre, March 16, 1968.

The Son My Vestige Area serves as a site of remembrance for the victims of the My Lai Massacre. Established in 1976, the memorial site has expanded over the years to include several commemorative features:

Museum: The museum houses a collection that prominently features artifacts recovered from the area and the photographs taken by Ronald Haeberle, which were instrumental in exposing the massacre to the world.1
Commemorative Statuary and Gardens: The grounds include gardens and statues dedicated to the memory of those who lost their lives.1
Memorial Wall and Stelae: A memorial wall is inscribed with the names of hundreds of victims, while stelae are placed throughout the site to mark the locations of mass burial sites.1
Recreated Hamlet: Portions of the hamlet have been reconstructed to provide historical context. These replicas include homes as they appeared before the attack on March 16, 1968, as well as depictions of the buildings that were burned during the massacre.1