Fredericksburg Confederate Cemetery

Once again the Fredericksburg Ladies' Memorial Association, assisted by American Heritage Girls, Evergreen Shade and SVC Matthew Maury Camp, will host the Fredericksburg Confederate Cemetery 2018 Memorial Day Weekend.

Luminary - Saturday May 26 2018 at 6:00 pm (Luminaries will burn throughout the cemetery for the 3,550 soldiers interred)

6:30 – 7:30pm Guided Cemetery Tour by Dan Janzegers

7:30pm Commemoration for Private William Washington Durr, 13th Mississippi Infantry.

Closing Salute Volley: SCV Matthew Fontaine Maury Camp Taps by Roy Perry, Camp Musician

152nd Memorial Day Ceremony - Monday, May 28th at 10:00 am

Massing of the Colors

Speaker: The Rev. Francis de Rosa St. Elizabeth Catholic Church Colonial Beach, VA

Strewing of Petals: Young LMA descendants & friends

Volley: SCV Matthew Fontaine Maury Camp

Taps by Roy Perry, Camp Musician

Parting of the Colors

Note: In case of rain, the program will be held at the Crowninshield Building on the grounds of Kenmore, 1201 Washington Avenue.

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