Photos from 2023 Wreath CleanUp January 27, 2024 Thanks to ALL Many helping hands made for a quick cleanup TOWN OF HERNDON, VIRGINIA
PROCLAMATION WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA DAY DECEMBER 16, 2023 In 2007, the national Wreaths Across America program was founded as an expansion of the Worcester Wreaths program at Arlington National Cemetery. The program’s mission is to “Remember the Fallen, Honor Those Who Serve, and Teach Our Children the Value of Freedom” with the laying of wreaths on the graves of our fallen heroes on the second or third Saturday of December each year.
In 2014, Wreaths Across America was brought to the Town of Herndon’s Chestnut Grove Cemetery by the Herndon Woman’s club with a simple wreath laying ceremony- a wreath for each of our Armed Forces and a wreath to honor POW/MIAs. While at the start, few veterans were identified in the cemetery records. Through the tireless work of the Herndon Woman’s Club, all veterans have been identified, and this year, 958 veterans will be honored. This year marks the 10th Wreaths Across America program at Chestnut Grove Cemetery, and through the leadership and dedication of the Herndon Woman’s Club, the annual ceremony has expanded to include placing wreaths at the graves of all our veterans. The Herndon Woman’s Club contributes over 500 volunteer hours to this event, including fundraising, placement and removal of wreaths, and partnering with other community organization to make this an event that truly brings the community together to honor our veterans. Wreaths Across America serves as a key reminder of how we, as citizens, owe a deep debt of gratitude to all who served, are serving, and will serve in our Nation’s Armed forces. Therefore, the Mayor of the Town of Herndon, together with the Herndon Town Council hereby proclaims December 16, 2023 as Wreaths Across America Day in the Town of Herndon, and urges the community to join the Herndon Woman’s Club at the 10th annual ceremony at Chestnut Grove Cemetery to remember and honor our veterans. Further, residents are encouraged to join with communities across the country in supporting wreaths Across America this year and every year on the second or third Saturday of December. SPONSOR ONE OR MORE WREATHS - $17.00 EACH
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CEREMONY
Attendees - Open to the Public Main parking Herndon High School Limited parking at cemetery (please observe signs and directions in the cemetery) No public restrooms Presentation memorial wreaths US Army; US Marine Corps; US Navy; US Air Force; US Space Force; US Coast Guard US Merchant Marine; POW/MIA Placing Wreaths Boxes of wreaths are located throughout the cemetery. Stakes are in place at each veteran's grave site. Reserved wreaths requested by loved ones are held at the veteran’s grave site. [Wreaths and stakes counted for each section. PLEASE remain in that area to place a wreath on a stake] ONE wreath at a time will be passed out [Red Bow should be at the top of the wreath when placed on the stake] THANK the veteran by name as you place the wreath We are NOT here to “decorate graves” We are here to REMEMBER AND HONOR our Veterans |
CEREMONIES WREATHS ACROSS AMERICA CHESTNUT GROVE CEMETERY 2014 - 2021 
2022 CEREMONY
LEARN ABOUT THE MEANING OF A WREATH
Download the file below for information about the meaning of a wreath Print the wreath page for anyone interested in coloring the wreath to share with a veteran 
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Wreaths Across America Mobile Education Exhibit stopped at the Women's Military Memorial in July 2023.
The exhibit travels across the United States during the year to provide information about
Wreaths Across America honoring military veterans laid to rest in cemeteries in the US and overseas.
A ceremony is held each December at more than 3,700 locations in the United States, at sea and abroad.
The exhibit travels across the United States during the year to provide information about
Wreaths Across America honoring military veterans laid to rest in cemeteries in the US and overseas.
A ceremony is held each December at more than 3,700 locations in the United States, at sea and abroad.
