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Please join us as we REMEMBER the Fallen at Hampton National Cemetery, HONOR those who Serve, and TEACH our children the value of Freedom - One Wreath at a Time!
Please consider making a minimum $17 wreath donation by November 28, 2023, to show that YOU care about our veterans and acknowledge their sacrifices for our freedoms. Your tax-deductible contribution will make a real impact on December 16, 2023 when our nation honors every single veteran resting at a National cemetery and shows that many “Serve and Succeed.”.
It takes less than 5 minutes and a few clicks of the mouse! Click on the “Sponsor Wreaths” button to sponsor a wreath. We are counting on your support to reach our goal of the placement of wreaths on as many of the 33,000 graves as possible at Hampton National Cemetery, Hampton, VA (Cemetery ID: VAHNCV). Sharing this link and message with friends and families is another way to effectively multiply your impact at this historic cemetery (in existence since 1862). There are seven Medal of Honor Recipients and many African-American Military Heroes buried there.
Join us on December 16, 2023, when members of the Newport News Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, will remember and honor our veterans by laying Remembrance Wreaths on the graves of our fallen heroes at:
Hampton National Cemetery is located at Cemetery Road, Hampton, VA 23666.
I-64 Eastbound or Westbound: take exit 268 Mallory St. and turn right onto Mallory St.
Turn right onto MLK Jr. Drive.
Turn left onto Harris Ave., and proceed into the Hampton V.A. Medical Center.
Park in lots on the right in the vicinity of the water tower.
Proceed to Shore Road at the back of the cemetery.
**Please note: Volunteers should not enter through the Hampton University Guard Gate.
Wreath preparation: 10:00 am - 11:30 am.
Ceremony and Wreath Laying 11:45 am.
(Ceremony begins promptly at noon rain or shine!!!)
Help us honor and remember as many fallen heroes as possible by sponsoring remembrance wreaths, volunteering on Wreaths Day, and inviting your family and friends to also support us.
"Serve and Succeed.”!
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Our dispatch does an amazing job, and Bob’s heart is into the mission.
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Location Information
Hampton National Cemetery
Cemetery Rd At Marshall Ave
Hampton, VA 23669, United States
Click here for the Hampton National Cemetery Page
Directions to Cemetery
Please follow these Driving Directions and Parking Instructions:
I-64 Eastbound or Westbound: take exit 268 Mallory St. and turn right onto Mallory St.
Turn right onto MLK Jr. Drive.
Turn left onto Harris Ave., and proceed into the Hampton V.A. Medical Center.
Park in lots on right in the vicinity of the water tower.
Proceed to Shore Road at the back of the cemetery.
**Please note: Volunteers will not be able to enter through the Hampton University Guard Gate.
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
Driving Directions to Hampton National Cemetery WAA Events and Parking Instructions :
I-64 Eastbound or Westbound: take exit 268 Mallory St. and turn right onto Mallory St.
Turn right onto MLK Jr. Drive.
Turn left onto Harris Ave., and proceed into the Hampton V.A. Medical Center.
Park in lots on right in the vicinity of the water tower.
Proceed to Shore Road at the back of the 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 16, 2023. 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.
