Remember the fallen. This national event established in 2007 places wreaths on the graves in military cemeteries. The Paoli Memorial Grounds hosts a mass grave of 52 Continental soldiers from the Revolutionary War battle often referred to as the Paoli Massacre. Our sister tract of land to the east is owned by the Borough of Malvern. Called the Paoli Battlefield, it is the final resting place of a 53rd solider, found two weeks after the September 20-21, 1777 battle. His grave location remains unknown.

Wreaths Across America instructs its volunteers to remember our soldiers by saying their name. With a battle fought so long ago, we sadly don’t know everyone’s name, but we honor the regiments who served that rainy September evening and share the names we have uncovered through the ongoing research with the help of the Paoli Battlefield Preservation Fund and the Malvern Historical Commission.

Volunteers, please fill out this form no later than the Thursday before the national Wreaths Across America date. Scroll below the form for our event details.

Event details:
Address: 404 Monument Ave, Malvern, PA 19355. For this event, please park in the grassy bowl in an orderly fashion, or follow the guidance of the event paring attendants. If you’re standing on Monument Avenue facing the tall flagpole at the top of the ring road, the event takes place between the bandstand of railroad boulders and ties and the walled mass grave to the left of the flagpole.
Time: the program itself begins at 11am and is approximately 45 minutes. Volunteers for setup are requested to arrive at 9am. Volunteers to assist with the program are requested to arrive at 10am. Volunteers staying to help with tear down should plan to be finished around 12:30pm.
Date: Saturday, December 14, 2024