Sponsor Wreaths
Stats Gauge

Results

2026 So Far
0 Wreaths so Far

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

Welcome to the Highland Cemetery's Wreaths Across America Page. 

On December 13, 2025 (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony) at 11:00 am , Wreaths Across America will be at Highland Cemetery on W. 7th Street in Hattiesburg, MS to Remember and Honor our veterans through the laying of Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes and the act of saying the name of each and every veteran aloud.

Please help our location lay wreaths at as many graves as possible by clicking the red "Sponsor" button. Or, if you would like to volunteer to participate in the wreath laying ceremony, please click the “Volunteer” button next to the cemetery name below, and don't forget to click the "Invite" button to invite your friends and family to join you. 

Thank you so much for supporting Highland Cemetery and Wreaths Across America!

Sponsor Wreaths

Click "Sponsor Wreaths" to sponsor a wreath and help us reach our goal of honoring every veteran at the cemetery.

Sponsor Wreaths

Volunteer

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

Invite

Click here to spread the word encourage your friends to sponsor, volunteer or keep up with our news.

Karen Worcester's November Message

More than 700 new locations will participate on December 13!

AI  Literacy and Guardrails: Building Stability and Support for Military-Connected Students

As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to evolve, its integration into education presents both exciting opportunities and important responsibilities, especially those supporting military-connected students.

479 recent news items exist. Click "View All News" to see them all.

 

account_balance
In Memoriam
by Nancy W Fines for James M Williams, Navy, Honored by Highland Cemetery

account_balance
In Memoriam
by Benito Velasquez & Karin Velasquez for David A Valasquez, Army, Honored by Highland Cemetery

Check out 523 "Remember" recent messages from our supporters. Click "View Remember Wall" to see them all.

Location Information

MSHCHM - Highland Cemetery
3401 W 7th St
Hattiesburg, MS 39401, United States
Veteran Graves: 2,200
Coverage Goal: 2,200
Wreaths So Far: 0
Ceremony On: December 13, 2025 at 11:00 am
Ceremony At: 
Wreath Placement: Immediately Following Ceremony

Location Coordinator: Mary Draughn, Lyn Franklin
Contact Location: 

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. Highland Cemetery is located at 3401 W. 7th Street in Hattiesburg, MS.

Parking Instructions

There is plenty of parking at this cemetery, so feel free to park in any available spot.

Ceremony and Volunteer Information

We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at {{Highland 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.

Local Groups Supporting Us

MS0100P - Trail Life Troop 121

Welcome to {{AHG Troop MS 0121 and Trail Life USA Troop MS 0121}}! We are proud to help honor and remember as many veterans as possible. Please click "View" to learn more about our effort and then click "Volunteer" to join us for National Wreaths Across America Day. Thank you so much!

MS0080P - Twentieth Star Chapter, NSDAR

Welcome to MS0080P - Twentieth Star Chapter, NSDAR! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Highland Cemetery and to help honor and remember as many veterans as possible. Please click "View" to learn more about our effort and then click "Volunteer" to join us for National Wreaths Across America Day. Thank you so much!

4 groups support us. Click "View Our Groups" to see them all.