HISTORIC TRIANGLE — Wreaths Across America events took place nationwide on Saturday, Dec. 14, with several groups in the historic triangle participating.
Wreaths Across America’s mission is to educate the next generation, remember the fallen and honor those who serve. Each December, Wreaths Across America delivers wreaths to cemeteries across the United States to ensure each service member has a wreath on their grave during the holiday season.
Cedar Grove Cemetery in Williamsburg
The Williamsburg Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) Chapter participated in the nationwide event for the third year.
The ceremony on Saturday, Dec. 14, included a short program that included a color guard, the National Anthem and speeches. DAR members, along with local families and Girl Scouts, placed over 500 wreaths with an American flag on veterans’ graves at Cedar Grove Cemetery.
During the wreath-laying ceremony, each veteran’s name was said prior to their wreath being laid.
Historic Grace Episcopal Church in Yorktown
