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

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

On December 12, 2026 at 12:00 pm (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony), Wreaths Across America will be at Annapolis 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 Annapolis 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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Click here if you would like to participate in the wreath laying ceremony on Wreaths Day at the cemetery.

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All Veterans

My father took part in the D Day invasion. I got to visit D Day area in France a number of years ago. It is an important part of our history that Americans should remember and honor our veterans that took part in it.

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In Memoriam
by Lynn Welton-Beatty for Ralph E Welton, Honored by Annapolis National Cemetery

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Location Information

MDANCM - Annapolis National Cemetery
800 West Street
Annapolis, MD 21401, United States
Veteran Graves: 2,996
Coverage Goal: 3,300
Wreaths So Far: 0
Ceremony On: December 12, 2026 at 12:00 pm
Ceremony At: 
Wreath Placement: Immediately Following Ceremony
Wreath Clean Up: January 10, 2026 @ 10:00 AM EST

Location Coordinator: Cheryl Hickox
Contact Location: 

Directions to Cemetery

Parking:  There is NO parking at the cemetery. Parking is available nearby on the side streets and also in the City of Annapolis garage underneath the 'Park Place' development (adjacent to the Westin Hotel) across the street from the Annapolis National Cemetery.

Parking Instructions

There is no parking at the cemetery. The closest is Park Place Garage One Park Place, Annapolis, MD 21401. The rate is $3 for 1-2 hours or $4 for 2-3 hours.


Ceremony and Volunteer Information

IMPORTANT DATES! 

Wreath Delivery - December 12, 2024 at 0900

  • Should take 2 hours to unload truck and stage 

Wreath Laying Ceremony - December 14, 2024 at noon

  • Section Captains
    • Arrival at 11:00
    • You will be reached out to individually for your assignment 

Clean Up Day - Saturday, January 11, 2025 at noon

  • Bring a rake or pole to pick up multiple wreaths at a time
  • This should only take about 30-45 minutes.
  • Looking for volunteer organizations that would like to earn community service hours!  


Parking - There is no parking at the cemetery. The closest is Park Place Garage One Park Place, Annapolis, MD 21401. The rate is $3 for 1-2 hours. 
 
 

Thank you for your help, we truly appreciate all of you and the time you have dedicated to making this a special event for all.  

Cheryl, Jenifer and Sabriena

 

Local Groups Supporting Us

MD0026 - Annapolis Chapter - Penn State Alumni Association

Welcome! The Annapolis Chapter - Penn State Alumni Association is proud to once again support Wreaths Across America at the Annapolis National Cemetery and to help honor and remember all of the veterans. 2025 marks our Chapter's12th straight year supporting this effort ... how about you?Please click "View" to learn more about our effort and then click "Volunteer" to join us for the 2025 wreath laying ceremony.Thank you so much for your support!

Blue Star Families

Welcome to Blue Star Families! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support 35 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!

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