Baltimore National Cemetery

09/03/2026

We need YOUR help.
Our goal is 20,000 volunteers nationwide on the National Day of Service & Remembrance—and every registration brings us one step closer.
Make your commitment today and honor those we lost and serve in their memory.
Register here: https://carrytheload.org/patriot-day/registration/
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09/01/2026

08/25/2026

🚧 Cemetery Sidewalk Improvements Underway

We are excited to share that work is underway to replace and improve the sidewalks along the main entrance of the cemetery. These improvements will provide a safer and more accessible path for our visitors.

Please note: During construction, the parking area in front of the Lodge is temporarily inaccessible. Visitors should park along the side of the cemetery road closer to the Administration Building and use caution around all marked construction areas.

The cemetery remains open throughout the project, and we appreciate your patience and understanding while these improvements are completed.

For questions or concerns regarding access or parking, please call 410-644-9696 (tel:410-644-9696).

08/21/2026

We remember everyone deployed, together! 💛 Share how you show your support.

08/21/2026

We'd love for you to join us at Annapolis National Cemetery on Saturday, September 12, as we come together to honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11, 2001. Together, we pay tribute to the first responders and service members who stepped up in the days that followed. Partnering with Carry the Load, the National Day of Service and Remembrance brings volunteers together at more than 140 cemeteries across the country. Help us clean headstones and beautify these sacred grounds in honor of our military members, veterans, first responders, and their families. Registration is free and required. Sign up today to volunteer and make a meaningful difference!
https://carrytheload.org/event/annapolis-national-cemetery-national-day-of-service/

08/20/2026

Be part of a nationwide movement at Baltimore National Cemetery on Saturday, September 12, as we honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost on September 11, 2001. We proudly pay tribute to the first responders and service members who answered the call in the days that followed. In partnership with Carry the Load, the National Day of Service and Remembrance unites volunteers at more than 140 national, grant-funded, and local cemeteries across the country. Join us to clean headstones and beautify these sacred grounds in tribute to our military members, Veterans, first responders, and their families. Registration is free and required. Secure your spot now to volunteer and make a meaningful impact!

Make an immediate impact with a single gift. Your one-time donation directly supports programs that honor our nation’s heroes and educate communities.

08/17/2026

Every year on August 16th, the United States honors the brave members of its Airborne forces. National Airborne Day is a time to recognize the paratroopers of the U.S. Armed Forces, past and present, for their exceptional courage, skill, and dedication. This day commemorates the first official Army parachute jump and celebrates the legacy of the elite soldiers who have served in airborne units.
National Airborne Day was established to honor a pivotal moment in U.S. military history. On August 16, 1940, members of the U.S. Army Parachute Test Platoon conducted the first official parachute jump at Fort Benning, Georgia. This successful test jump marked the birth of America's airborne forces and set the stage for a new era of military strategy.
The idea of dropping soldiers behind enemy lines was revolutionary. It allowed for rapid deployment, surprise attacks, and the ability to secure key objectives ahead of ground forces. The early pioneers of the Airborne faced immense risks, jumping from planes with untested equipment and developing tactics from scratch. Their bravery and innovation paved the way for the formidable airborne divisions that would play crucial roles in future conflicts.
In 2001, President George W. Bush officially proclaimed August 16th as National Airborne Day. The proclamation was a tribute to the legacy of airborne soldiers and their contributions to national security. The date was specifically chosen to commemorate that first jump in 1940, forever linking the day to the origins of this elite fighting force.

08/17/2026