Wreaths Across America – 2026
Saturday, December 19, 2026, is National Wreaths Across America Day. Over 5000 cemeteries nationwide will be honoring Veterans by placing wreaths on their graves that day. Governor Jared Irwin Chapter NSDAR, will again, sponsor Wreaths Across America in Washington County, as we work toward our goal of honoring all Veterans buried and living in Washington County. The Kick-Off Ceremony will be held at Sandersville Old City Cemetery beginning at 10:00 A.M. Numerous other ceremonies will be held at participating locations. Please Save The Date and join us.
Saturday, December 19, 2026
Important Dates
Please check back regularly for new dates and information
| Dates | Information | Location |
| Friday, August 7, 2026 – 10:30 | Wreath Committee Meeting | Oconee Fall Line Technical College |
| Thursday, August 13, 2026 – 5:30 | New Sponsors/Location Informational Meeting | Tennille Woman’s Clubhouse |
| Friday, November 20, 2026 | This is the last day to place a wreath order and have the Veterans name and information placed in the Veterans Remembrance Book | Orders Forms are available at https://jaredirwinvets.org/wp-admin/post.php?post=3555&action=edit or email <jaredirwinwaa@gmail.com> |
| Saturday, December 19, 2026 – 10:00 | Wreaths Across America Ceremony | Sandersville Old City Cemetery |
2026 Sponsored Locations
Antioch Baptist Church
10 Veterans Honored
Ceremony and Wreath Laying – TBD
Bethany Baptist Church
46 Veterans Honored
Ceremony and Wreath Laying – TBD
Deepstep Methodist Church Cemetery
26 Veterans Honored
Ceremony and Wreath Laying – TBD
Forest Grove Cemetery
Four Veterans Honored
Ceremony and Wreath Laying – TBD
John Sparks Cemetery
Ten Veterans Honored
Ceremony and Wreath Laying – TBD
Mineral Springs Baptist Church
34 Veterans Honored
Ceremony and Wreath Laying – TBD
Sandersville Old City Cemetery
126 Veterans Honored
Ceremony and Wreath Laying –
Saturday, December 19, 2026 at 10:00 A.M.
Mt. Gilead Primitive Baptist Church
45 Veterans Honored
Ceremony and Wreath Laying – TBD
Piney Mount Church
35 Veterans Honored
Ceremony and Wreath Laying – TBD
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church
Sixteen Veterans Honored
Ceremony and Wreath Laying – TBD
Riddleville Baptist Church/Riddleville City Cemetery
40 Veterans Honored
Ceremony and Wreath Laying – TBD
Sisters Baptist Church
70 Veterans Honored
Ceremony and Wreath Laying – TBD
Smyrna Baptist Church
23 Veterans Honored
Ceremony and Wreath Laying – TBD
Tabernacle United Methodist Church
36 Veterans Honored
Ceremony and Wreath Laying – TBD
Warthen Family Cemetery
Thirteen Veterans Honored
Ceremony and Wreath Laying – TBD
Warthen Methodist Church
Nine Veterans Honored
Ceremony and Wreath Laying – TBD
Young Family Cemetery
Five Veterans Honored
Ceremony and Wreath Laying – TBD