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05/30/2021
Event Time12:00 pm;
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Location
Laurel Hill Cemetery
3822 Ridge Avenue
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Memorial Day Observed at Historic Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, PA. Sunday, May 30, 2021
Recreating the Original G.A.R. Decoration Day Service of 1868: The traditional Decoration Day service of the Grand Army Meade Post #1 will be recreated at Historic Laurel Hill Cemetery, 3822 Ridge Ave. Philadelphia on Sunday, May 30, (original date of Decoration Day) 2021 at 12 noon. All are welcome to attend and participate in the ceremony.
Laurel Hill is the site of the first Memorial Day Observance in Philadelphia on this date in 1868.
Special bronze veterans’ markers will be dedicated at the graves of veterans:
* Dr. George Huhn, M.D. US Army Surgeon at Camp William Penn
* Theodore DeKlyne, US Navy Assistant Engineer on USS Mystic
Speakers, ceremonies, and pageant will highlight this special ceremony. Afterwards the entourage will gather at the grave of General Meade, hero of Gettysburg to perform the traditional service to honor all veterans who fell defending the Nation. The Keynote Speaker will be Captain Jack Lieberman US Navy (Retired). Wreath-laying, music, and honor guards will enhance the ceremony.
Historical groups, veterans, and citizens are urged to participate. Wreaths, military contingents, color guards, music and period civilians are encouraged to participate.
Refreshments served after the ceremony. Tours of the historic cemetery available.
Co-sponsored by the General Meade Society of Philadelphia; Friends of Laurel Hill; American Legion Post #405; MOLLUS, Union League; Sons of Union Veterans; Patriotic Order Sons of America. For information, call: 215-228-8200

Memorial Day Observed at Historic Laurel Hill Cemetery, Philadelphia, PA. Sunday, May 30, 2021,
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