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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.

Welcome to the Yorktown National Cemetery's Wreaths Across America Page. 

On December 14, 2024 at 12:00 pm (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony), Wreaths Across America will be at Yorktown National Cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes and the act of saying the name of each and every veteran aloud.

Please help our location lay wreaths at as many graves as possible 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 Yorktown National Cemetery and Wreaths Across America!

Sponsor Wreaths

Click "Sponsor Wreaths" to sponsor a wreath and help us reach our goal of honoring every veteran at the cemetery.

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Volunteer

Click here if you would like to participate in the wreath laying ceremony on Wreaths Day at the cemetery.

Invite

Click here to spread the word encourage your friends to sponsor, volunteer or keep up with our news.

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My grandpa ("Jack"), a WWII Army vet in the 164th Medical Division, and I were very close until his death October 12, 2000. The rumor is he was so strong in his prime, he could crush an iron can in his hand. Pearl Harbor Day took place on his birthday. Love and miss him greatly.

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by Linda M. Bennett George E. Bennett, Jr. for C. C. Brock, Capt., Honored by Yorktown National Cemetery

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Location Information

VAYNCY - Yorktown National Cemetery
2100 Cook Rd
Yorktown, VA 23690, United States

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December 14, 2024 at 12:00 pm (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony)

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Directions to Cemetery

Navigation systems do an adequate job finding the cemetery, which is located at the corner of Cook and Goosley Roads in Yorktown, VA. Parking is NOT available at the Yorktown National Cemetery. Park in the village of Yorktown (see parking information). Please do not walk in the roadways and arrive before 11:30am to ensure enough time to get to the ceremony site.

When you arrive, please use the designated Yorktown Trolley shuttle (marked with a wreath) to the site of the ceremony itself. The National Park Service, in partnership with York County has arranged for this special event parking and shuttle service.


Parking Instructions

IMPORTANT PARKING INFORMATION

Parking in the village of Yorktown can be a challenge. The National Park Service, in partnership with York County has arranged for special event parking and shuttle service. Parking is NOT available at the Yorktown National Cemetery.

Event participants must park in one of the two locations specified. You can utilize the parking lots at the NPS-Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center and the lot at the York County General District Court.

A BLUE York County trolley marked with a wreath will be used to provide shuttle service to the National Cemetery.  

Event Shuttle/Special Trolley Schedule
• Starts at 11 am (Events Starts at Noon)
• Shuttle will make a loop between the event parking areas and the cemetery
• There is a separate Trolley route that goes around town, ensure that you are on the right trolley
• Shuttle service will stop 1 hour after the completion of the event

Parking Lot Addresses:

NPS- Yorktown Battlefield Visitors Center 1000 Colonial Parkway, Yorktown, VA 23690
York County General District Court 300 Ballard St, Yorktown, VA 23690

Please do NOT park in the grass or along the side of the road near the Yorktown National Cemetery! And do not walk in the road.


Ceremony and Volunteer Information

We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Yorktown National Cemetery. Please do not forget to register to volunteer! That way you will get all updates about the cemetery itself.

Here are some things to remember about the ceremony:

  • Everyone of all ages and backgrounds is welcome.
  • Please help ensure that all participants get the opportunity to place a wreath.
  • Please follow the location coordinators instructions on where to place wreaths, as well as "how" they should be placed.
  • We especially appreciate volunteers willing to help clean-up. Please check in with the location coordinator if you are interested in helping with the clean-up.

The most important thing to remember is to have a wonderful experience participating in the ceremony and thank you so much for help Wreaths achieve our mission to remember, honor and teach.

Local Groups Supporting Us

VA0778P - AHG Troop VA1318

Welcome to VA0778P - AHG Troop VA1318! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Yorktown 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!

VA0790 - Freedom's Cadence

Welcome to VA0790 - Freedom's Cadence! Our Sponsorship Group is proud to support 3 locations 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 for supporting Cadence in her fundraising efforts!

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