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Veterans Day 2021
Veterans Day will be remembered at Washington Crossing National Cemetery by the Guardians of the National Cemetery with a brief respectful program on Thursday, November 11, 2021 at 11:00 AM. There will be no off-site parking, tents or chairs available. ...
Public Announcement!
The Guardians of the National Cemetery Foundation has initiated a project with the Department of Veterans Affairs (Dept of VA), the National Cemetery Association (NCA), and Washington Crossing National Cemetery (WCNC), to donate and install a statue of General George...
A Veteran is…
Someone who dedicated a portion of their life to serve in the Armed Forces. Someone who raised their right hand and swore to defend the Constitution of the United States. Someone who proudly, and with honor wore the uniform of their dedicated branch. Someone who...
Avenue of Flags
The “Avenue of Flags” at Washington Crossing National Cemetery is truly a majestic sight. It consists of over 145 U.S. flags flown at the top of 20’ removable poles along the roads at designated times of the year. The flags are 4 ½’ x 9’ burial size flags with the...
Community celebrates WWII vet from Levittown with drive-by salute
Decorated combat World War II veteran Sal Castro celebrated his 95th birthday on Sunday with a parade and well wishes from a far. Friends and family gathered to drive by his Levittown home to honor the veteran who has given to his country and fellow veterans. He is a...
Update on Cemetery Expansion
On Sept, 1 2020, Washington Crossing began an expansion project to add critically needed burial space. The Cemetery will be adding 8 new in-ground cremation sections , a new columbarium, a new road will be added between sections 6 & 7, and an improved maintenance...
Guardians of the National Cemetery
PO Box 233
Newtown, PA
18940