Upcoming Events
2027 James Monroe Birthday Wreathlaying at Hollywood Cemetery
Join us at President Monroe’s tomb in Richmond on his actual birthday. For nearly a century, this ceremony has included formal military honors. Recent ceremonies featuring a Foundation color guard and band have been outstanding, and lineage society wreath presentations remain a powerful tribute.
If your organization plans to present a wreath at the Hollywood Cemetery ceremony, please RSVP by April 22, to ensure inclusion in printed programs: email: schandler@monroefoundation.org
2027 Monroe Birthplace Ceremony
Held at the Monroe Birthplace Westmoreland County, this ceremony is expected to include local and state elected officials. Visitors can explore both the Birthplace House and Visitor Center exhibits. This year’s ceremony will again be held in front of the Birthplace House.
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CANCELED! - 2026 Monroe Birthplace Ceremony
Due to expected poor weather, this event is canceled for 2026. We hope you will join us at Hollywood Cemetery on April 28, 2027 at 11:00 AM for our annual Presidential Wreathlaying Ceremony.
Held at the Monroe Birthplace Westmoreland County, this ceremony is expected to include local and state elected officials. Visitors can explore both the Birthplace House and Visitor Center exhibits. This year’s ceremony will again be held in front of the Birthplace House.
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2026 Fort Monroe Flag Raising Ceremony
Join us for a flag ceremony and a talk on influences of the relationships between three founding fathers: Monroe, LaFayette, and Jefferson.
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