Memorial Day will be observed this year on Monday, May 27th to honor the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice while serving our country.
Every year, South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster issues a proclamation in observance of Memorial Day to encourage all to remember, recognize and honor Americans whose sacrifices helped strengthen our Nation and improved quality of life for people around the world.
There are numerous events happening around the state this Memorial Day that are listed below. This list will continue to be updated as events are sent to us.
NATIONAL & STATE CEMETERIES, SOUTH CAROLINA
MAY 27
Florence National Cemetery
803 E National Cemetery Rd.
Florence, SC 29506
10 A.M.
Fort Jackson National Cemetery
4170 Percival Road
Columbia, SC 29229
9 A.M.
Beaufort National Cemetery
1601 Boundary St.
Beaufort, SC 29902-3947
12 P.M. following parade at 10 A.M.
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M.J. Dolly Cooper Veterans Cemetery
140 Inway Drive
Anderson, SC 29621
10 A.M.
Memorial Week Events
Aiken County Memorial Day Events
Saturday, May 25th
Aiken Memorial Day Parade (10am – 11:30am)
Aiken Memorial Day Parade Veteran Resource Fair (11:30am – 2:30pm) on Newberry Street
Horse Creek Memorial Day Ceremony (10am), sponsored by American Legion Post 153, Horse Creek-Midland Valley Veterans Park, 3187 Augusta Rd. Warrenville, SC 29851, with monument dedication to late Burnettown Mayor Hector Rodriguez (U.S. Army)
Monday, May 27th
North Augusta Memorial Day Ceremony (11am), sponsored by American Legion Post 71, Wade Hampton Veterans Park, 226 Georgia Ave, North Augusta, SC 29841 (in case of inclement weather, the event will be held at American Legion Post 71, 333 E Spring Grove Ave, North Augusta, SC 29841).
Aiken Veterans Memorial Day Ceremony (11am), sponsored by Aiken County Veterans Council, Aiken County Veterans Park, 1435 Richland Ave E, Aiken, SC 29801 (in case of inclement weather, the event will be held at the Horse Creek Academy gymnasium, 1200 Toolebeck Rd, Aiken, SC 29803).
USSVI Denizens of the Deep Submarine Veterans Base (12pm) will be having a Memorial Day Tolling of the Boats on Eternal Patrol Service, located at VFW Post 5877, 116 Midway Circle, Aiken, SC 29803.
VFW Post 5877 Memorial Day Service starting at 2pm, 116 Midway Circle, Aiken, SC 29803
Cedar Creek Resort Memorial Day Weekend Celebration
May 24 - 27
3rd Annual Palmetto Heroes Hike
May 25
Memorial Day Dance & Potluck
May 25
4th Annual Memorial Day Remembrance Event
May 25
Orangeburg County Memorial Day Ceremony
May 26
York County Memorial Day Ceremony
May 26
Lancaster Memorial Day Program
May 26
Unity Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony
May 27
Caughman Harman Funeral Home Memorial Day Service
May 27
Memorial Day West Columbia Church Service
May 27
Chapin Town Hall Memorial Day Event
May 27
Sumter County Veterans Association Memorial Day Ceremony
May 27
Walterboro Memorial Day Ceremony
May 27
