Son My Memorial

Son My Memorial is a memorial and museum complex in Tinh Khe Commune, Son Tinh District, Quang Ngai Province, about 12 km northeast of Quang Ngai City. It commemorates the civilian victims of the events at Son My on 16 March 1968. The site includes a museum, outdoor sculpture garden, monuments and preserved foundations of former hamlet homes, and is designated as a Special National Relic of Vietnam.

Visitors can expect a quiet, park-like memorial complex with a central monument, outdoor sculptures depicting victims, a small museum displaying photographs, artifacts, personal belongings and documentary panels, and marked foundations of houses destroyed in 1968. The grounds include gardens, pathways, and exhibition halls. The atmosphere is solemn and educational, with areas for reflection and guided interpretation of the site's history.

The memorial commemorates the civilians who lost their lives at Son My (including My Lai hamlet) on 16 March 1968. The complex was established in 1978 to preserve evidence of the hamlet, honor the 504 documented victims, and serve as a historical record. It was later recognized as a Special National Relic of Vietnam for its historical value.

The site serves as a place of remembrance and education, honoring civilian victims and promoting messages of peace. It is an important destination for commemorative activities, historical education for students, and visitors seeking to understand local history and the value of peace.