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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the Poplar Grove National Cemetery's Wreaths Across America Page.
On December 13, 2025 at 12:00 pm, Wreaths Across America will be at Poplar Grove 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.
Please note, parking is extremely limited at the cemetery and will be reserved for handicapped parking and volunteers with mobility restrictions only. Public parking will be available at Richard Bland College located at 11301 Johnson Road, Petersburg, VA. A free shuttle bus will be transporting volunteers to and from the cemetery, starting at 10:45 AM and will run every 15 minutes, with the last pick up prior to the ceremony at 11:45 AM. For any questions regarding parking, please email Pete_interpretation@nps.gov
For any questions regarding volunteering, please contact Ms. Dawn Cater of American Legion Post 149 at dawnmcater@gmail.com
Thank you so much for supporting Poplar Grove National Cemetery and Wreaths Across America!
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All Veterans
Thank you All your sacrifices will never be forgotten.
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A Tribute
by John Sims for Page Tallman, Army, Private, Honored by Poplar Grove National Cemetery
For one that fought so bravely for the Union in the 14th New York Heavy Artillery from 1863 until mortally wounded at the Battle of Ft. Stedman at Petersburg, Virginia in 1865. We fellow soldiers and relatives salute you for your courage and service.
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Location Information
8005 Vaughan Road
Petersburg, VA 23805, United States
Directions to Cemetery
The physical address of the cemetery is 8005 Vaughan Road, Petersburg, VA. Parking is extremely limited at the cemetery and will be reserved for handicapped parking and volunteers with mobility restrictions only. Public parking will be available at Richard Bland College located at 11301 Johnson Road, Petersburg, VA. A free shuttle bus will be transporting volunteers to and from the cemetery, starting at 10:45 AM and will run every 15 minutes, with the last pick up prior to the ceremony at 11:45 AM. For any questions regarding parking, please email Pete_interpretation@nps.gov
Parking Instructions
Parking is extremely limited at the cemetery and will be reserved for handicapped parking and volunteers with mobility restrictions only. Public parking will be available at Richard Bland College located at 11301 Johnson Road, Petersburg, VA. A free shuttle bus will be transporting volunteers to and from the cemetery, starting at 10:45 AM and will run every 15 minutes, with the last pick up prior to the ceremony at 11:45 AM. For any questions regarding parking, please email Pete_interpretation@nps.govCeremony and Volunteer Information
We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at {{Poplar Grove}}. Please do not forget to register to volunteer!
Ms. Dawn Cater of American Legion Post 149 is the point person for this event. If you are interested in volunteering, please contact her at dawnmcater@gmail.com
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
VA1044P - American Legion Auxiliary Unit 2
Welcome to VA1044P - American Legion Auxiliary Unit 2! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Poplar Grove 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!
VA0461P - American Legion Riders Post 02
Welcome to VA0461P - American Legion Riders Post 02! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Poplar Grove 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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