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About Wreaths Across America <br /> At Wreaths Across America, our mission extends <br /> 0100 beyond the national wreath-laying ceremonies in <br /> December. We offer year-round programs such as <br /> WEHS the Sponsorship Group Program, Mobile Education <br /> across Exhibit, Remembrance Tree Tagging, TEACH <br /> MERICA <br /> Program, Wreaths Across America Radio, and <br /> AVeteran Support Services. <br /> Additionally, we provide tours of our National Museum and the Gold Star Family History & <br /> Hospitality House in Maine. These initiatives ensure that our mission to REMEMBER, HONOR, <br /> and TEACH is upheld throughout the year, fostering lasting connections with veterans and <br /> communities nationwide. <br /> Placing Wreaths <br /> Each December on National Wreaths Across America Day, our mission to Remember, Honor <br /> and Teach is carried out by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies at more than 5,500 locations <br /> in all 50 U.S. states, at sea and abroad. Anyone who wants to offer a small gesture of gratitude <br /> for the freedoms Americans enjoy can volunteer at a wreath laying ceremony to assist in saying <br /> veteran names aloud and thanking them for their service. <br /> When you volunteer at a cemetery near you on National Wreaths Across America Day, you'll <br /> play a valuable role by placing live, balsam veterans' wreaths on the headstones of our fallen <br /> heroes. For centuries, fresh evergreens have been used as a symbol of honor and have served <br /> as a living tribute renewed annually. Wreaths Across America believes the tradition represents <br /> a living memorial that honors veterans, active-duty military, and their families. When each <br /> wreath is placed the servicemember's name is said out loud, ensuring their memory lives on. <br /> Every year since 2008, Congress proclaims a Saturday in December as National Wreaths Across <br /> America Day. This year's Wreaths Across America Day will take place on December 19, 2026. On <br /> that day, more than 2 million Veterans' Wreaths will be placed across Local, National and <br /> Military Cemeteries as well as Veterans' Memorials and historic sites. <br /> At each of those sites, a Wreaths Across America Location Coordinators works throughout the <br /> year with cemetery contact and local governments to organize and promote the ceremony, <br /> coordinate wreath delivery and manage the placement of wreaths. In addition to location <br /> coordinators, most Wreaths Across America locations rely on the assistance of community <br /> members, local businesses and civic groups and organizations to place wreaths on the day of <br />