What Year Was the First Wreath Laying?

The first wreath laying that inspired what is now known as Wreaths Across America took place in 1992.

 That year, the Worcester Wreath Company had a surplus of holiday wreaths at the end of the season. Rather than let them go unused, company owner Morrill Worcester arranged for the wreaths to be transported to Arlington National Cemetery, where volunteers placed them on veterans’ graves as a simple act of gratitude and remembrance.

What began as one act of remembrance has grown into a nationwide mission to Remember the fallen, Honor those who serve, and Teach the next generation the value of freedom.

 To learn more about the history of Wreaths Across America and how the mission has grown since 1992, visit the Wreaths Across America Mission page on our website.