1. Grace Church Memorial Day Ceremony
Monday, May 31, 2021 from 10 am – 11 pm
There will be a ceremony followed by the playing of “Taps” and “Honors” and reading the names of the 103 known veterans from pre-Revolutionary War to Korea and Vietnam buried in the historic (ca 1697) cemetery. See number restrictions below – last updated 5/19/21
111 Church Street Yorktown, VA 23690
Contact:757-898-3261
Due to current COVID-19 modifications, attendance will be limited to the first 50-75 people at this annual event, and church staff will screen participants per church requirements. Everyone is asked to wear a face covering during the ceremony, and outdoor areas will be marked out for social distancing. After the ceremony and playing of “Taps,” all attendees will participate in a hand salute (as appropriate for active duty military/veterans) or with reverence to the 103 known Veterans buried at historic Grace Episcopal Church (ca 1697) and all deceased men and women who have served our country in uniform. The historic Church Bell (ca 1725) will be tolled 21 times.
Following the ceremony, families, friends and visitors may visit the graves . Ceremony committee members will replace flags on all graves the weekend before the event. contact LtCol Al Crane USAF (Ret) cranejra@aol.com or visit the Grace Church website www.gracechurchyorktown.org, 757-898-3261 for updates.
2. Fifes and Drums of York Town will perform at 11: 45 am
301 Main Street Yorktown, VA 23692
3. York County Historical Committee Ceremony Memorial Day Ceremony
Monday, May 31, 2021 at 12 pm at York Hall adjacent to Grace Episcopal Church – Posting of colors, a guest speaker, and the laying of wreaths. 757.867.8643. Gallery at York Hall, 301 Main Street, Yorktown, VA (map)
Find more Memorial Weekend 2021 events in the Williamsburg area on our Memorial Day Weekend in Williamsburg post!
