Does WAA place flags on the 4th of July and Memorial Day?

We do not place flags on Memorial Day or the 4th of July- but our mission is still ongoing once December ends.

While we have Veterans Day in the fall and Memorial Day in the spring, our servicemen and women sacrifice their time and safety every single day of the year to preserve our freedoms. And in many homes across the U.S., every day there is an empty seat for one who is serving, or one who made the ultimate sacrifice for our country. That is why our mission to Remember, Honor and Teach lasts all year, far beyond the single day in December when we coordinate wreath-laying ceremonies. Throughout the year, Wreaths Across America works in many ways to show our veterans and their families that we will not forget—we will never forget.

Remembrance Tree Program

The Veterans Remembrance Tree Program was established as another way to remember and honor our veterans. As Gold Star families visited the land where the balsam tips are harvested each year for the wreaths that are placed on veteran’s graves, they found a sense of peace and tranquility in the land. WAA established a program to give them a living memorial to their lost loved ones. 

WAA Museum

Located at the National Wreaths Across America Headquarters in Columbia Falls, Maine, the WAA Museum is a 1,800-square-foot facility showcasing hundreds of items that have been donated to Wreaths Across America over the decades, including personal photos, awards, uniforms, helmets and other military memorabilia. All donations help to provide insight and tell the greater story of the experiences of U.S. military personnel. 

Honor Those Who Serve

Wreaths Across America conducts several programs to honor our veterans, including our popular “Thanks-A-Million” campaign, which distributes FREE thank-you cards to people all over the country to share with veterans as a simple thank-you for their service.   The I OWE YOU cards not only help you say thanks, they outline the PLEDGE that you are making as a citizen to do more for our military families and veterans. There is no cost for these cards, however there is a $5 fee to cover the shipping and handling fee. The fee is waived automatically if you have at least $25 of merchandise in your cart.  To visit our store, please go to https://donate.wreathsacrossamerica.org/show-my-support/

The group participates in veterans’ events throughout the year and has a veteran liaison on staff to work with local veterans’ organizations, as well as public outreach through Veterans Day and Memorial Day programs, public service announcements, press coverage and the WAA website.

Teach Our Children the Value of Freedom

Wreaths Across America is committed to teaching younger generations about the value of their freedoms and the importance of honoring those who sacrificed so much to protect them. Our convoy to Arlington stops at many schools along the way. We offer learning tools, interactive media projects and opportunities for schools, 4-H, scouts and other youth groups to participate in our efforts. 

For more information, please visit our website at https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/