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Welcome to the VA0461P - American Legion Riders Post 02's Wreaths Across America Page.
On December 14, 2024 at 12:00 pm, VA0461P - American Legion Riders Post 02 will be helping Poplar Grove National Cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans by laying Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes.
Please help us honor and remember as many fallen heroes as possible by sponsoring remembrance wreaths, volunteering on Wreaths Day, or inviting your family and friends to attend with you.
Thank you so much for supporting the VA0461P - American Legion Riders Post 02 and Wreaths Across America!
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Location Information
8005 Vaughan Road
Petersburg, VA 23805, United States
Click here for the Poplar Grove National Cemetery Page
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.
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VAPGNC - Poplar Grove National Cemetery
Welcome to VAPGNC - Poplar Grove National Cemetery and thank you deeply for helping us with our goal to honor as many veterans as possible on Wreaths Across America Day, December 14, 2024 (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony). Please click "View" to learn more about our effort or to volunteer to help or click "Sponsor" to purchase wreaths that will be laid on the graves of our fallen heroes by our loyal volunteers.
