Directions to Cemetery

Please follow these Driving Directions:

From I-64 East: 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.

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

Parking Instructions

Please follow the following Parking Instructions: 

Do not park in any reserved parking spaces or anywhere else on the campus. Violators will be subject to towing. 

Use sidewalk to proceed on Marshall Ave/ Cemetery Drive to Hampton VA National Cemetery.

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

**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. All updates about the cemetery will be published on this website and on waahampton@gmail.com as an automated response.

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.