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REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the Eli Whitney School Wreaths Across America Page.
On December 16, 2023, Eli Whitney will be helping St. Patrick's Cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans by laying Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes.
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 for helping us support Wreaths Across America!
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Ceremony Details
Location Information
1558 King St
Enfield, CT 06082, United States
Click here for the St. Patrick's Cemetery Page
Directions to Cemetery
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.
Saint Patrick's Cemetery is located at 1558 King Street, Enfield. CT. The cemetery is just north of the Interstate 91 South on-ramp.
If you use your GPS, the cemetery is called "The New Saint Patrick's Cemetery". The location may appear a little further north than it really is located. However, you will see the cemetery from the road. There are two entrances. Please try to use the northern entrance.
King Street is also known as Route 5.
Parking Instructions
Although there is plenty of parking throughout this cemetery there is no specific parking lot. You will need to park on the sides of the roads within the cemeteryCeremony and Volunteer Information
We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at St. Patrick's Cemetery . Please do not forget to register to volunteer! That way you will get all updates about the cemetery itself.
Important information:
Chairs will not be provided. You are welcome to bring your own seat.
A pre-arranged reserved wreath table will be set-up. Follow the signs to the table. Reserved wreaths are made available for you to place on a loved ones final resting place within St Patrick's Cemetery. Reserved wreaths are available for pick-up between 10:00am-11:00am. This is prior to the ceremony. If you are not sure if you have a prearranged reserved wreath please send an email to: enfieldwaa@yahoo.com. Someone will respond within 24 hours. Please allow enough time BEFORE the ceremony to place your wreath on a loved ones grave. Any reserved wreath not picked-up prior to the ceremony will be placed on a veteran's final resting place by a volunteer within St. Patrick's Cemetery.
Although there is plenty of parking throughout this cemetery there is no specific parking lot. You will need to park on the sides of the roads within the cemetery. Please be respectful of where/how you park. Someone’s final resting place may be close to the side of the road. Arrive early enough to allow yourself time to find a parking spot and walk to the ceremony location. For everyone’s safety follow the directions of our traffic control personnel, some roads will be blocked.
An ADA accessible comfort station is available for everyone’s use.
VOLUNTEERS
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 for helping Wreaths achieve our mission to remember, honor, teach.
Thank you so much for supporting St. Patrick's Cemetery and Wreaths Across America!
