Join Congressional Cemetery in laying wreaths for our Veterans on Saturday, December 19th, 2026.
At Congressional, we remember our veterans. Over 1700 veterans from almost every major American armed conflict are interred in the historic grounds of Congressional Cemetery. And while they are no longer here, their memories live on. To help honor and remember, we invite you to join Congressional Cemetery and our community partners, the District of Columbia National Guard, for the annual Wreaths Across America Wreath Laying Ceremony and event. We hope that you will consider sponsoring a wreath for a veteran’s grave by clicking the link below.
The ceremony will begin at 11:00 AM on December 19th at Congressional Cemetery. Upon arrival, attendees are directed to the ceremony area. At the conclusion of the ceremony (around 11:30 AM), attendees and volunteers will assist with the placing of wreaths at veteran graves. Please inform a cemetery staff member upon arrival if you have a request to lay a wreath for a specific veteran. Attending the ceremony is free but we ask that you please RSVP using the link below. In addition, chairs are provided for the ceremony and are available on a first come, first served basis.
Please note that this an outdoor event with no rain date. We advise dressing for the elements. We also recommend wearing appropriate footwear, as the ground is uneven across the cemetery. Due to our status as a National Historic Landmark, we are unable to be ADA compliant.
Wreaths Across America is a US-based Non-Profit Organization started in 2007 by Wreath Producer Morrill Worcester. Every year, in partnership with shipping companies, truckers, living veterans, cemetery staff, and all number of volunteers, Wreaths Across America place wreaths on the graves of veterans who have passed to “Remember, Honor, and Teach” about the memory of their lives and service.
If you are interested in attending the ceremony and potentially placing a wreath, please RSVP here.
If you are interested in donating a wreath for the ceremony, please see our page HERE.
Learn more about Wreaths Across America at their website.
We greatly appreciate the supporting of the following organizations to help make this event possible:
The District of Columbia National Guard
Guerrilla Gardeners of Washington DC
National Defense Post 46- The American Legion
DC National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution- Judge Lynn Chapter
For all press inquiries, please contact A.J. Orlikoff, Interim Executive Director, at Aorlikoff@congressionalcemetery.org
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