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The 2026 “Wreaths Across America” event in Milton Valley Cemetery begins at noon Saturday, Dec. 12 – and the community is invited to participate in this special wreath-laying ceremony that honors those who have served our country.First, the names of the veterans who have been laid to rest in Milton Valley will be read by guest speakers. Then, wreaths will be distributed those who wish to help place them on graves.
Milton Valley Cemetery is located at 311 Josephine St. in Berryville; additional parking is available at the Josephine School Community Museum (303 Josephine St.).
This brief ceremony is organized by a small group of volunteers who have been restoring and maintaining local cemeteries. Contact [email protected].
The event is generously sponsored by Walmart store #3344.
Wreaths Across America is a non-profit organization founded in 2007 to continue and expand the annual wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery begun by Maine wreath maker Morrill Worcester in 1992. The organization’s mission – remember the fallen, honor those who serve, teach the next generation the value of freedom – is carried out each year by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies in December at thousands of participating locations in all 50 states and beyond. For more information, go to www.wreathsacrossamerica.org.
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311 Josephine St., Berryville, VA, United States, Virginia 22611
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