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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the Annapolis National Cemetery's Wreaths Across America Page.
On December 19, 2026 at 12:00 pm (EST) (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony), Wreaths Across America will be at Annapolis National Cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes, while saying the name of each and every veteran aloud.
Please help our location lay wreaths at every grave by clicking the red "Sponsor" button. Or, if you would like to volunteer to participate in the wreath laying ceremony, please click the “Volunteer” button next to the cemetery name below, and don't forget to click the "Invite" button to invite your friends and family to join you.
Thank you so much for supporting Annapolis National Cemetery and Wreaths Across America!
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In Memory Of
Joseph St. Andrews (POW), United States Military, Born 02/01/46, Passed On 10/13/64
Born 2/1/1846Passed on 10/13/1864Posted by: Dennis St. AndrewPVT Joseph St. Andrews, 12th US Infantry, Civil War. POW Battle of Globe Tavern 1864. Died of illness due to Confederate mistreatment on October 13th, 1864, age 18, in Annapolis Army hospital. Buried the same day. He fought and died to preserve the Union. Uncle Joseph, rest in peace with honor. (2025).
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In Honor Of
Francis Carter, United States Military
Cpl. Francis Carter, Born 1843 in Ireland. Fought for the Union. Died as a result of being held in Andersonville Prison. Died at Annapolis Dec 27, 1864. Buried in PA. You are not forgotten.
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Location Information
800 West Street
Annapolis, MD 21401, United States
Directions to Cemetery
Parking: There is NO parking at the cemetery. Parking is available nearby on the side streets and also in the City of Annapolis garage underneath the 'Park Place' development (adjacent to the Westin Hotel) across the street from the Annapolis National Cemetery.
Parking Instructions
There is no parking at the cemetery. The closest is Park Place Garage One Park Place, Annapolis, MD 21401. The rate is $3 for 1-2 hours or $4 for 2-3 hours.
Ceremony and Volunteer Information
IMPORTANT DATES!
Wreath Delivery - Thursday December 17th, approximately 630am
- Takes 2+ hours to unload truck and organize Wreaths
Wreath Laying Ceremony - December 19, 2026 at noon
- Section Captains
- Please arrive not later than 11AM
- You'll be assigned to Brewer Hill or one of five sections at ANC
Clean Up/Wreath Retirement Day - Saturday, January 16, 2027 at 10am
- Please bring gardening gloves and a rake or pole to pick up multiple wreaths at a time
- This goes very quickly and takes about 30-45 minutes
- Onsite dumpsters for the Retirement of the Wreaths
Thank you for your help, we truly appreciate all of you and the time you have dedicated to making this a special event for all.
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Local Groups Supporting Us
Ferguson
Welcome to Ferguson! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Wreaths Across America and to help honor and remember as many veterans as possible. Please click "View" to learn more about our effort and then click "Volunteer" to join us for National Wreaths Across America Day. Thank you so much!
FL1122 - US JCI Senate
Welcome to FL1122 - US JCI Senate! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Arlington National Cemetery and to help honor and remember as many veterans as possible. Please click "View" to learn more about our effort and then click "Volunteer" to join us for National Wreaths Across America Day. Thank you so much!
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