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Memorial Day in Yorktown – Monday, May 27

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Yorktown will remember those who served at the following special ceremonies on Memorial Day.

Grace Church Memorial Day Ceremony
Monday, May 27, 2019 (10:00 – 11:00 AM)

The annual Memorial Day ceremony will start in the Church with a few prayers and remarks, playing of “Taps”, and then proceed to the cemetery to replace U.S. Flags on the graves of each of the 89 known veterans buried in the cemetery, including that of Gen. Thomas Nelson, Jr. – signer of the Declaration of Independence.

The cemetery is the eternal resting place of veterans from the Revolutionary War, Civil War, Philippine Insurrection, World Wars 1 & 2, Korea, Cold War, and Vietnam.  Military, families, and visitors are welcome, and encouraged to participate in the ceremony. 111 Church Street. Free. Contact: Lt. Col. Al Crane USAF (Ret) 757.867.8643

The York County Historical Committee Ceremony follows at adjacent York Hall at 12 p.m. Grace Episcopal Church. Free.  757.867.8643. 

York County Historical Committee Ceremony
Monday, May 27, 2019 (11:45 AM -12:45 PM)

The Fifes & Drums of York Town perform at 11:45 a.m. followed by the posting of colors, a guest speaker, and the laying of wreaths. Free. 757.898.9418

Gallery at York Hall, 301 Main Street, Yorktown, VA (map)

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