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

Welcome to the Poplar Grove National Cemetery's Wreaths Across America Page. 

On December 14, 2024 at 12:00 pm (Wreath Placement Immediately Following Ceremony), Wreaths Across America will be at Poplar Grove National Cemetery 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 Poplar Grove National 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.

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.

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MISSION BBQ Customers Donate $347,068 to Sponsor Veterans’ Wreaths for Placement on National Wreaths Across America Day 2024

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A Tribute
by John Sims for Page Tallman, Army, Private, Honored by Poplar Grove National Cemetery

For one that fought so bravely for the Union in the 14th New York Heavy Artillery from 1863 until mortally wounded at the Battle of Ft. Stedman at Petersburg, Virginia in 1865. We fellow soldiers and relatives salute you for your courage and service.

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Personal Message for Martin Dumphrey/Dumphy, Army, Private, Served From 1864 to 1864, Passed On 06/17/64, Honored by Poplar Grove National Cemetery

From the family of Thomas Courtney Lane, USN Ret.in memory of his great-grandfather-a Canadian volunteer in American Civil War

Check out 9 "Remember" recent messages from our supporters. Click "View Remember Wall" to see them all.

Location Information

VAPGNC - Poplar Grove National Cemetery
8005 Vaughan Road
Petersburg, VA 23805, United States

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

Tracy Chernault, Dawn Cater, Elizabeth Dinger

Directions to Cemetery

The physical address of the cemetery is 8005 Vaughan Road, Petersburg, VA.   Parking is extremely limited on site.  

Parking Instructions

Parking is extremely limited at the site.  Please contact Dawn Cater at Dinwiddie High School (dcater@dcpsnet.org) to see about parking at the cemetery.  

Ceremony and Volunteer Information

We are happy that you are willing to help with our Wreath Across America ceremony at {{Poplar Grove}}. Please do not forget to register to volunteer! 

Ms. Dawn Cater of Dinwiddie High School is the point person for this event.  If you are interested in volunteering, please contact her at dcater@dcpsnet.org.

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

VA0064 - Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association -Central Virginia Chapter 27-3

Welcome to VA0064 - Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association -Central Virginia Chapter 27-3! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Poplar Grove National 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!

VA1044P - American Legion Auxiliary Unit 2

Welcome to VA1044P - American Legion Auxiliary Unit 2! Our location Sponsorship Group is proud to support Poplar Grove National 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!

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