Luminaries in a circular pattern light up a dark night.

Poplar Grove National Cemetery Luminary

Petersburg National Battlefield

  • Nov 11, 2023 at 5:30 PM
  • Free

This annual event honors veterans. A luminary is placed on the 6200 Poplar Grove National Cemetery grave sites. "Taps" will be played at intervals throughout the night, and interpreters will present selected stories of those who served.

Due to space limitations, only disabled parking will be allowed at Poplar Grove National Cemetery. Volunteers and visitors must park at Richard Bland College, located off Johnson Road in South Prince George, where a free shuttle will provide transportation to and from the cemetery between 5:00 pm and 8:00 pm.

 

Fees

This event is free to attend.

Location

Latitude and Longitude 37.160049, -77.428243

Schedule

Date:

Nov 11, 2023

Time:

5:30 PM

Duration:

2 hours and 30 minutes

Contact Information

Eric Schreiner
(804) 732-3531 ext. 201
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