DVMF Honors Fallen Heroes During Memorial Day

The Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families will host Memorial Day ceremonies at Maryland five veterans cemeteries and three memorials across the state to honor the men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to the nation. This year, Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery will celebrate its 50th Anniversary with a recognition ceremony being held on May 30, 2026 at 1:30 p.m.

All ceremonies are free and open to the public and will include wreath-laying ceremonies, commemorative remarks, the playing of Taps, and patriotic tributes in remembrance of America’s fallen heroes.

Maryland’s veterans cemeteries and memorials will welcome visitors throughout Memorial Day weekend. Community members are encouraged to attend a ceremony and pay tribute to those who served.

“Memorial Day is a sacred reminder of the courage and sacrifice of the men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation. As a veteran and Director of Maryland State Veteran Cemeteries, I am proud that the Maryland Department of Veterans & Military Families remains committed to honoring their legacy and supporting Maryland’s veterans and their families with the dignity and respect they have earned,” said Russ Ware, Director, Cemetery and Memorial Program of the Maryland Department of Veterans and Military Families.

All five state veterans cemeteries and three memorials will be open throughout Memorial Day weekend, May 22-25, 2026. Complete list, below:

Memorial Day Ceremony Events

Cheltenham Veterans Cemetery
11301 Crain Hwy, Cheltenham, MD 20623
May 25, 2026
11:00 a.m.

Crownsville Veterans Cemetery
1122 Sunrise Beach Rd, Crownsville, MD 21032
May 25, 2026
11:00 a.m.

Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery
1501 Garrison Forest Rd, Owings Mills, MD 21117
May 25, 2026
10:30 a.m.

Rocky Gap Veterans Cemetery
14205 Pleasant Valley Rd NE, Flintstone, MD 21530
May 25, 2026
2:00 p.m.

Korean War Memorial
299 Boston Street; Baltimore, MD 21224
May 25, 2026
1:00 p.m.

Vietnam War Memorial
2800 South Hanover St, Baltimore, MD 21225
May 25, 2026
11:00 a.m.

World War III Memorial
1920 Governor Ritchie Hwy, Annapolis, MD 21409
May 25, 2026
11:00 a.m.

Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery
*50th Anniversary Recognition
6827 E New Market Ellwood Rd, Hurlock, MD 21643
May 30, 2026
1:30 p.m.