U.S. Marine Corps Birthday Observance
November 9, 2024
11:00 am
Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia 3822 Ridge Ave – Saturday, November 9, 2024 at 11:00am
US Marine Corps Birthday Observance at the grave of General Jacob Zeilin, 7th Commandant of the Marine Corps during the Civil War. A special ‘Veterans’ Day tour of heroes ‘killed in action’ and buried at Laurel Hill Cemetery will follow.
Call 215.228.8200 for details. www.thelaurelhillcemetery.org
Co-sponsored by: The Legion Post 405; MOLLUS; General Meade Society
Dr. Andy Waskie
awaski01@gmail.com or 215-423-3930
Laurel Hill Cemetery
3822 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
Remembrance Day in Gettysburg
November 16, 2024
10:00 am
General Meade & his Generals and the veterans of the Battle of Gettysburg Honor/Dedication Ceremonies during the Remembrance Day Observance.
Honoring all commanders and veterans of the Battle. Meet at the General Meade Equestrian Monument at 10:00am
Contact Jerry McCormick at (215) 848-7753 or gedwinmc@msn.com for info
Gettysburg National Military Park
1195 Baltimore Pike
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Wreaths Across America
December 14, 2024
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
National Wreaths Across America Day will be held on Saturday, December 14, 2024 at Laurel Hill Cemetery at 10am – 12 noon.
Join the more than two million volunteers and supporters who will gather to Remember, Honor and Teach at more than 4,225 participating locations in all 50 states, at sea and abroad.
Wreaths Across America – Wreath placement at the graves of veterans
Friends of Laurel Hill Cemetery; Legion Post 405; and the General Meade Society will place wreaths on veterans’ graves at Historic Laurel Hill Cemetery
Laurel Hill Cemetery
3822 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
Annual General Meade Birthday Celebration
December 31, 2024
12:00 pm
Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, PA. Tuesday, December 31, 2024
Annual General Meade Birthday Celebration will mark the 209th annual anniversary of the birth of General George G. Meade, heroic commander of the victorious Union army at the Battle of Gettysburg.
The General Meade Society of Philadelphia will celebrate his birthday at Historic Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Ave. at noon. A champagne toast and reception will follow the program. For directions, call: 215-228-8200 Laurel Hill Cemetery.
Laurel Hill Cemetery
3822 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia, PA
