Join LancasterHistory at Woodward Hill Cemetery for the Annual Wreath Laying Ceremony for President James Buchanan, the United States’ 15th President. Taking place two days after Buchanan’s birthday, the ceremony features the laying of fresh flowers at the gravesite of the former president and remarks by the presiding officer of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard as well as local dignitaries.

Speakers Include:

• 1LT Morgan Conner, Master of Ceremony
• Reverand Dr. Joel Petruschke, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, offering invocation and benediction
• Jean Weglarz, Woodward Hill Ceremony
• John Phillips, Senior Warden, Lodge 43
• Stephanie Celiberti, Manager of President James Buchanan’s Wheatland
• Brigadier General Frank J. McGovern, keynote speaker

Additional Ceremony Participants Include:

• The Red Rose Veterans Honor Guard, with Skip Walls as bugler
• Lancaster Fencibles with 21-gun salute
• Scout Troop 58
• CSM Albert Singleton, NCO in Charge
• 328^th Light Support Battalion, Color Guard
• 56^th Mobile Brigade Combat Team
• PA Army National Guard

This event is free and open to the public. No reservations are required. For directions to the Cemetery, please click here.