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

Welcome to the DAR Governor Nelson Dewey and John Bell Chapters Wreaths Across America Page. 

On Saturday, December 14, 2024, Wreaths Across America will be at {Forest Hill Cemetery at 1 Speedway Road, Madison, WI 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 Forest Hill Cemetery Wreaths Across America!

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

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

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In Honor Of for All Union Veterans the Civil War, United States Military, Honored by Forest Hill Cemetery

To honor all Civil War Union Veterans their families and descendants who have not forgotten their sacrifice to save the union, end slavery and preserve the constitution.

Location Information

WIFHCM - Forest Hill Cemetery
1 Speedway Road - Forest Hills Cemetery
Section 35 at Veterans Rest
Madison, WI 53705, United States

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December 13, 2025 at 11:00 am (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony)

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Directions to Cemetery

Forest Hill Cemetery is located at 1 Speedway Road, Madison, WI.  GPS navigation systems do an adequate job finding the cemetery. When you arrive, please follow the people and signs to the site of the ceremony itself.  We will begin the ceremony at 11:00 am.

Parking Instructions

There is plenty of parking at this cemetery, so feel free to park in any available spot.

Ceremony and Volunteer Information

We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Forest Hill Cemetery, Section 35 Soldiers Rest (At hilltop) 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.
  • Please check in with the location coordinator if you are interested in helping.

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

WI0082 - Daughters of the American Revolution, Madison

Welcome from the Governor Nelson Dewey and John Bell Chapters of the Wisconsin Daughters of the America Revolution. Our two chapters are proud to support Forest Hill Cemetery in Madison, Wisconsin to help honor and remember as many veterans as possible. There are over 4,000 veterans buried in this cemetery.  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!

NC0609 - Thermo Fisher Scientific

Welcome to Thermo Fisher Scientific! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support the Raliegh National Cemetery and 24 other locations 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.  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!

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