Memorial Day (originally Decoration Day) is a U.S. federal holiday celebrated the last Monday in May. Today, Memorial Day is observed in every country where American soldiers are buried. It is a day to honor those who have died defending America's freedom.
Sites listed in this category should be suitable for visitors of all ages. Sites provide material related to Memorial Day, including historical background, holiday stories and poems, graphics, and ideas for celebrating. Sites may also provide information for parents and teachers, such as suggested family activities and lesson plans.
This category lists pages and sites about Confederate Memorial Day, a holiday observed in some southern states of the United States of America. The holiday honors soldiers killed during the Civil War. It is observed on various dates in various states.
Alabama - April 29th
Florida - April 26th
Georgia - April 26th
Mississippi - April 29th
North Carolina - May 10th
South Carolina - May 10th
Texas - Jan 19th
Virginia - May 27th