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

Welcome to the Hampton Roads Chapter of American Gold Star Mothers' Wreaths Across America Page. 

On December 14, 2024 at 12:00 pm, our members will be helping Hampton National Cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans by laying Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes.  This cemetery's first burials was in 1862.  Many soldiers who died at Fort Monroe and other military hospitals during the Civil War were buried in this cemetery.  The cemetery is at full capacity with 33,003 grave sites and it has never been fully covered with a wreath on every headstone.

Please help us honor and remember as many veterans as possible by sponsoring remembrance wreaths to cover all headstones.

Thank you so much for supporting the Hampton Roads Chapter of American Gold Star Mothers and 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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Volunteer

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

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Memory
by Nancy S. for Mark Stets, Army, SSG, Served From 19 to 2010, Honored by Hampton National Cemetery

In honor of our son, SSG Mark Stets Jr.

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In Honor Of
by MERLE B.

JAMES BRADSHAW

Check out 22 "Remember" recent messages from our supporters. Click "View Remember Wall" to see them all.

Location Information

VAHNCV - Hampton National Cemetery
Hampton National Cemetery
Cemetery Rd At Marshall Ave
Hampton, VA 23669, United States
Click here for the Hampton National Cemetery Page

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December 14, 2024 at 12:00 pm (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony)

Christina Rowley, Maribel Beckwith

Directions to Cemetery

Please follow these Driving Directions and Parking Instructions:

I-64 Eastbound: take exit 267 Settlers Landing Rd & Hampton Univ, four lane exit ramp, be in second lane from the left, through first traffic light, very short distance to second traffic light, turn left onto Emancipation Dr

I-64 Westbound: take exit 267 Woodland Rd & Hampton Univ, at end of exit ramp turn left at traffic light, go under !-64, turn left at traffic light, very short distance to second traffic light, turn left onto Emancipation Dr

Parking available at Hampton University in Lot 11 at Convocation Center (with blue roof)

Do not park in any reserved parking spaces

Use sidewalk to proceed to Hampton VA Cemetery


WREATH REMOVAL HAS BEEN SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, January 13, 2024 at 10.00 AM.  If you are able to do so, please bring a pole to stack the wreaths.

Parking Instructions

Parking available at Hampton University in Lot 11 at Convocation Center (with blue roof)

Do not park in any reserved parking spaces

Use sidewalk to proceed to Hampton VA Cemetery


**Please note: Volunteers will not be able to enter through the Hampton University Guard Gate.

Ceremony and Volunteer Information

We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at Hampton National Cemetery. 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.
  • 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.

Our Locations

VAHNCV - Hampton National Cemetery

Welcome to Hampton National Cemetery's page and thank you 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 "Sponsor" to purchase wreaths that will be laid on the graves of our fallen heroes by our loyal volunteers.