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26 May 2023
KANSAS (KSNT) – There will be Memorial Day services at all four Kansas state Veteran’s cemeteries throughout this Memorial Day Weekend.
The Kansas Commission on Veterans Affairs Office (KCVAO) invites anyone to attend services starting at 10 a.m. Monday at the Fort Dodge, Fort Riley, Manhattan and Winfield veterans cemeteries.
Additionally, there will be a “Stories from the Grave” event at the Historic Topeka Cemetery from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday for Civil War remembrance and Monday starting at 10 a.m. for a Vietnam Veterans ceremony. Storytellers will be stationed around the cemetery for visitors to hear.
KCVAO said seating will be limited and recommended visitors bring their own lawn chairs.
Some of the events memorial events planned throughout the weekend:
Sons of Union Veterans Remembrance Ceremony
9 a.m. Saturday
at the Topeka Cemetery, 1601 SE 10th Ave.
Stories from the Grave – Civil War Remembrance
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday
at the Topeka Cemetery, 1601 SE 10th Ave.
Stories from the Grave – Vietnam Veterans Ceremony
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday
at the Topeka Cemetery, 1601 SE 10th Ave.
Flags for Memorial Day
8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday
at the Fort Riley Post Cemetery, 191 Huebner Rd., Manhattan
Fort Riley Memorial Day Ceremony
11:40 a.m. Monday
Fort Riley Post Cemetery, 191 Huebner Rd., Manhattan
Memorial Day Weekend at Fort Larned
10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday through Monday
Fort Larned, 1767 Highway 156
Fort Dodge Memorial Day Ceremony
starting at 10 a.m.
Fort Dodge, 11560 US Highway 400
WaKeeney Memorial Day Ceremony
starting at 10 a.m.
WaKeeney, 403 South 13 Street
Winfield Memorial Day Ceremony
starting at 10 a.m.
Winfield, 1208 North College Street
For more information on KCVAO events click here and for information on the Topeka Veterans Ceremonies click here.