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

Welcome to the VA0096P - Newport News Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol MER-VA-088's Wreaths Across America Page. 

On December 14, 2024 at 12:00 pm (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony), VA0096P - Newport News Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol MER-VA-088 will be helping Yorktown 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 VA0096P - Newport News Composite Squadron Civil Air Patrol MER-VA-088 and Wreaths Across America!

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

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

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Location Information

VAYNCY - Yorktown National Cemetery
2100 Cook Rd
Yorktown, VA 23690, United States
Click here for the Yorktown National Cemetery Page

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December 14, 2024 at 12:00 pm (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony)

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Directions to Cemetery

Navigation systems do an adequate job finding the cemetery, which is located at the corner of Cook and Goosley Roads in Yorktown, VA. When you arrive, please follow the people and signs to the site of the ceremony itself. Parking in the village of Yorktown can be a challenge. The National Park Service, in partnership with York County has arranged for special event parking and shuttle service. Parking is NOT available at the Yorktown National Cemetery

Parking Instructions

IMPORTANT PARKING INFORMATION

Parking in the village of Yorktown can be a challenge. The National Park Service, in partnership with York County has arranged for special event parking and shuttle service. Parking is NOT available at the Yorktown National Cemetery.

Event participants must park in one of the three locations specified. You can utilize the parking lots at the NPS-Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center, the lot at the York County General District Court, or the large Water Street Parking Garage.

A BLUE York County trolley will be used to provide shuttle service to the National Cemetery.

Event Shuttle/Special Trolley Schedule

• Starts at 11 am (Events Starts at Noon)
• Shuttle will make a loop to all four locations every 20 minutes.
• Shuttle service will stop 1 hour after the completion of the event.

Parking Lot Addresses:
NPS- Yorktown Battlefield Visitors Center 1000 Colonial Parkway, Yorktown, VA 23690
York County General District Court 300 Ballard St, Yorktown, VA 23690
Water Street Parking Garage 330 Water St, Yorktown, VA 23690

Please do NOT park in the grass or along the side of the road near the Yorktown National Cemetery!

Ceremony and Volunteer Information

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

Our Locations

VAYNCY - Yorktown National Cemetery

Welcome to VAYNCY and thank you deeply for helping us with our goal to honor as many veterans as possible on Wreaths Across America Day,December 14, 2024 (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony). 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.