Petersburg National Battlefield will honor veterans, past and present, at its annual Luminary Program at Poplar Grove National Cemetery on Saturday, Nov. 14. From 5:30 pm to 8 pm, visitors can walk among more than 6,000 luminaries that illuminate the graves of those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their country.
The Luminary Program offers visitors an opportunity to learn about the individuals laid to rest at Poplar Grove National Cemetery. Throughout the evening, park rangers will share stories of those buried there, helping visitors better understand the lives and sacrifices of those honored at this historic site.
Parking will not be available at Poplar Grove National Cemetery during the program. Petersburg National Battlefield will provide a free shuttle from Richard Bland College (11301 Johnson Road, Petersburg, VA). Shuttles will run between the college and cemetery from 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm.