REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . . TEACH our children the value of Freedom.
Welcome to the Military Spouses’ Society of Virginia (VA0781P)'s Wreaths Across America Page.
On December 17, 2022 at 12:00 pm, Military Spouses’ Society of Virginia (VA0781P) 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.
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 supporting the Military Spouses’ Society of Virginia (VA0781P) and Wreaths Across America!
Sponsor Wreaths
Volunteer
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It’s important to teach our children and grandchildren about where our freedom comes from, and if it were not for those veterans, who knows where we’d be right now. I have four grown sons, and they make it a priority to get off work and lay wreaths with us. My wife's involved, and It’s become a family affair....
Ceremony Details
Location Information
Hampton National Cemetery
Cemetery Rd At Marshall Ave
Hampton, VA 23669
Click here for the Hampton National Cemetery Page
Directions to Cemetery
WREATH REMOVAL HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED TO SATURDAY, 1/29/22 AT 10.00 AM.
Please follow these Driving Directions and Parking Instructions:
Coming From Newport News on I-64 East: Exit 267 Settlers Landing Rd/Hampton Univ.; four-lane exit ramp - be in the second lane from the left; through the first traffic light, very short distance to second traffic light, turn left onto Emancipation Dr. Coming From Norfolk on I-64 West: Exit 267 Woodland Rd/Hampton University, turn left at the traffic light at end of the exit ramp, go under I-64, turn left at light onto Wm. R. Harvey Way, very short distance to traffic light, turn left onto Emancipation Dr. Park in Hampton University Lot 11, 700 Emancipation Drive, adjacent to the HU Convocation Center (HUCC - big blue roof). Walk to Hampton National Cemetery.
GIVEN THE CONTINUALLY EVOLVING STATE OF THE COVID PANDEMIC, AND FOR THE SAFETY OF THE CEMETERY STAFF AND ALL WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA VOLUNTEERS, MASKS AND SOCIAL DISTANCING WILL BE REQUIRED AT HAMPTON NATIONAL CEMETERY, REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS.
Parking Instructions
Driving Directions to Hampton National Cemetery WAA events and Parking Instructions :
Coming From Newport News on I-64 East: Exit 267 Settlers Landing Rd/Hampton Univ.; four-lane exit ramp - be in the second lane from the left; through the first traffic light, very short distance to second traffic light, turn left onto Emancipation Dr. Coming From Norfolk on I-64 West: Exit 267 Woodland Rd/Hampton University, turn left at the traffic light at end of the exit ramp, go under I-64, turn left at light onto Wm. R. Harvey Way, very short distance to traffic light, turn left onto Emancipation Dr. Park in Hampton University Lot 11, 700 Emancipation Drive, adjacent to the HU Convocation Center (HUCC - big blue roof). Walk to Hampton National Cemetery.
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.