Historic Prospect Hill Cemetery Heritage Foundation

10/07/2026

Help Us Remember York County Firefighters ❤️🚒

At Historic Prospect Hill Cemetery Heritage Foundation, we are working to preserve and share the stories of those who served our community. We invite you to help us honor and remember the brave firefighters who dedicated their lives to protecting York County.

If you have a loved one who served as a York County firefighter and is interred at Prospect Hill Cemetery, and you are comfortable sharing, please post their name in the comments below. Feel free to include a department affiliation, years of service, a photograph, or a special memory.

By sharing their story, you help ensure their service is well remembered and becomes a lasting part of our community's history.

Every name tells a story. Every story deserves to be preserved.

Thank you for helping us honor York County's firefighting legacy. 🚒❤️

10/06/2026

10/02/2026

Wreaths Across America ("WAA") coordinates wreath-laying ceremonies every December to "Remember, Honor, and Teach" about the sacrifices made by our veterans and their families. Please check out this page to learn how you can help by sponsoring Veterans Remembrance Wreaths or by joining us on Decembe...

09/29/2026

📰 What's Going On at Historic Prospect Hill Cemetery? Our Latest Newsletter Is Here! 📰

There is always something happening at Historic Prospect Hill Cemetery, and we want to keep you connected to the preservation efforts, special events, volunteer opportunities, and exciting projects taking place throughout the grounds.

Our latest newsletter is now available and filled with updates on cemetery restoration initiatives, upcoming history tours, community programs, fundraising efforts, and ways you can help preserve this treasured landmark for future generations.

Whether you're a longtime supporter, researcher, volunteer, or simply someone who appreciates local history, we invite you to discover what's new and learn how your involvement makes a difference.

📬 Read the latest issue and stay informed about what's going on at Historic Prospect Hill Cemetery!

Together, we are preserving history, honoring those who came before us, and ensuring Prospect Hill remains a place of remembrance, education, and community pride.

09/25/2026

Soldier’s Circle at Prospect Hill Cemetery

Soldier’s Circle is a historic Soldiers’ Lot within Prospect Hill Cemetery dedicated to the Union soldiers who died in the York area during and following the Civil War. Many of the men buried there died from wounds or illness while being treated at the Civil War hospitals in York. The remains were moved to the present location after the Civil War, and a 15-foot bronze Union soldier monument, designed by sculptor Martin Milmore, was erected in 1874. The names of the known soldiers are inscribed on the two circular granite curbs surrounding the monument.

Although Soldier’s Circle is physically located within Prospect Hill Cemetery, that particular Soldiers’ Lot is federally owned and administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. It was given to the federal government after the Civil War as a designated burial place for the soldiers. The VA identifies it as the Prospect Hill Cemetery Soldiers’ Lot, located within Section A, Lot 689 of the larger cemetery.

Why is it part of Wreaths Across America?

The federal status of Soldier’s Circle is an important part of its connection to Wreaths Across America. Wreaths Across America’s mission is to “Remember the fallen, Honor those who serve, and Teach the next generation the value of freedom.” Prospect Hill Cemetery participates in the annual Wreaths Across America program to honor veterans buried throughout the cemetery, including the soldiers whose final resting place is Soldier’s Circle.

This makes Soldier’s Circle a particularly meaningful place for the ceremony: it is a federally recognized Soldiers’ Lot within a historic private cemetery, created specifically to honor men who gave their lives in service during the Civil War. Today, remembering these soldiers through Wreaths Across America connects their Civil War-era service with the broader tradition of honoring veterans from every generation.

09/16/2026

09/14/2026

Twice the honor.

When you sponsor a Patriot Pair, one wreath will be placed on a veteran's headstone at a participation WAA location this December, and a second wreath will be sent to the address of your choice to be displayed as you choose.

It is a great option if you're looking to participate on National Wreaths Across America Day and remember the service of a veteran in your family, honor the sacrifice of a military family you know, or teach others about the Wreaths Across America mission at a business or at home.

Learn more and order your Patriot Pairs today!
https://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/Shop/Product/605?tid=46B7A187-6883-49DC-A25B-BC80DEAC2885&pageIds=19520,0