National Wreaths Across America Day to be Held at Walnut Hill Cemetery
WHAT: Walnut Hill Cemetery in Petersburg, Indiana, an official Wreaths Across America (WAA) location, will host a wreath-laying ceremony, joining more than 4,900 other locations across the country for National Wreaths Across America Day. Coordinated and led by local volunteers, the Cradle of Liberty Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution and INvets have raised funds throughout the year to sponsor the placement of veterans’ wreaths on the headstones of our fallen service members laid to rest there. This annual event furthers the yearlong mission to Remember, Honor, Teach — ensuring the memory of those who served our country endures.
WHEN: Saturday, December 13, 2025
12:00 PM — Walnut Hill Cemetery for wreath placements
WHERE: Walnut Hill Cemetery 1108 N Vincennes Ave, Petersburg, IN
WHO:
Representatives from the Cradle of Liberty Chapter of the NSDAR, INvets, VFW Coleman-Stewart Post 3587 Honor Guard, military dignitaries, local leaders, veterans, active service members, and families.
About Wreaths Across America
Wreaths Across America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded to continue and expand the annual wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, which was begun by Maine businessman Morrill Worcester in 1992. The organization’s yearlong mission – Remember, Honor, Teach – is carried out in part each year by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies in December at thousands of veterans’ cemeteries and other locations in all 50 states and beyond.
For more information or to sponsor a wreath, please visit www.wreathsacrossamerica.org.
About Cradle of Liberty Chapter, National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution
The Cradle of Liberty Chapter, NSDAR, works to promote historic preservation, education, and patriotism in the local community through service projects, commemorative events, and partnerships that honor the sacrifices of our nation’s veterans.
About INvets
INvets is a nonprofit organization dedicated to connecting transitioning servicemembers, veterans, and military spouses with career opportunities and resources in Indiana. Through partnerships with employers and communities, INvets helps veterans successfully transition into civilian life and thrive in the Hoosier State.
Join us on Saturday, December 13, 2025, for the Wreaths Across America – Pike County Ceremony, as we honor and remember the brave men and women who served in our nation’s military.
This year’s event is proudly presented in collaboration between the Cradle of Liberty Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution and INvets.
Sponsor a wreath or volunteer by visiting www.wreathsacrossamerica.org and searching for Walnut Hill Cemetery – Location Code IN0220P.
Let’s come together as a community to remember, honor, and teach — ensuring no veteran is forgotten this holiday season.