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Welcome to the Old City Cemetery's Wreaths Across America Page. Wreaths Across America (WAA), the national nonprofit whose year-long mission is to Remember the fallen, Honor those who serve, and Teach our children the value of freedom, proudly announces its theme for 2026: “Remember Me.” This theme coincides with the 250th anniversary of the United States, focusing on the individual stories, names and families behind the service members who have sacrificed for the nation.
On December 19, 2026, Friends of the Old City Cemetery will be helping Old City Cemetery to Remember and Honor our veterans by laying Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's and our community'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 Friends of the Old City Cemetery and Wreaths Across America!
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Trucking Tributes with Mike Bell
Host Don Queeney welcomes Mike Bell, veteran and professional truck driver for Smith Transport.
Trucking Tributes with Wayne Crowder
This week on Trucking Tributes, Elisabeth Barna is joined by Wayne Crowder.
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All Veterans
Remembering all those who served, and especially those who gave their life!
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In Honor Of for Charles W. Durie and Elisha Lucado, United States Military, Honored by Old City Cemetery
In Honor of my Great-Great Grandfathers Sergeant Charles W. Durie (7th New Jersey Volunteers) and Pvt. Elisha Harrrison Lucado (2nd Confederate Appomattox Raiders Calvary)
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Location Information
401 Taylor St
Lynchburg, VA 24501, United States
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Directions to Cemetery
Navigation systems do an adequate job finding the cemetery located at 401 Taylor St., Lynchburg VA. When you arrive, please follow the people and signs to the site of the ceremony itself.
Parking Instructions
Parking is available on the cemetery grounds and in satellite lots nearby. Please consider carpooling if you have a large group. Plan to arrive early. We will have golf carts to assist guests who might need them.Ceremony and Volunteer Information
We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at The Old City 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.
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VAOCCL - Old City Cemetery
Welcome to The Old City Cemetery Museum and Arboretum and thank you deeply for helping us with our goal to honor as many veterans as possible on Wreaths Across America Day, December 19, 2026. Please click "View" to learn more about our effort or to volunteer to help or click "Sponsor" to purchase wreaths that will be laid on the graves of our fallen heroes by our loyal volunteers.
