Memorial Day Observance

2026 Memorial Day Volunteer Sign Up Information

If you are interested in volunteering to help place and tend flags for Memorial Day, please email us at [e-mail].
Please sign up to volunteer for Memorial Weekend events by Thurday, May 21, 2026. Flag placing is limited to 300 volunteers!

 

Decorated graves with American flags in Andersonville National Cemetery.

ANDE / Grace Surber

2026 Memorial Day Weekend Schedule

Memorial Day is one of the most important annual commemorations at the park, when we remember and honor those who died in service to our country.

Each year, the park conducts activities to commemorate the Memorial Day Holiday. Learn more about previous speakers at the Memorial Day Service.

Prior to the holiday, the Avenue of Flags is raised in the National Cemetery by Park Staff and volunteers. Throughout the weekend, we ask that you honor our veterans by visiting the National Cemetery.

5/15 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM - Avenue of Flags: flag raising along National Cemetery Road.

5/23 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM - Memorial Day Ceremony and Flag Placement.

5/25 3:00 PM – Taps Across America in Andersonville National Cemetery

For more information and updates, please visit our Facebook page. Please contact us at [phone] or [e-mail] for any questions regarding Memorial Day weekend events.