Special Memorial Day Observance

The Christ Church Burial Ground at 5th & Arch St. is the final resting place of five (5) Signers of the Declaration of Independence, including Benjamin Franklin and many military veterans of all eras!

The Benjamin Franklin American Legion Post #405 of the Union League will place wreaths representing the American Legion Post, commemorating the services of all veterans at the grave of Major Charles I. Maceuen, Major, 198^th Pennsylvania Volunteers (6^th Union League Regiment), KIA at the Battle of Lewis Farm, Va. March 29, 1865; a special ceremony honoring Maj. Gen. George Cadwalader a veteran of the US Army in the Mexican War and Civil War as well as the Pennsylvania National Guard.

General George Cadwalader

(1806 – 1879) Philadelphia Militia Company Washington Greys (1824)
Kensington Riots 1844
Mexican War Brigadier General 3^rd Division; Battle of Chapultepec – Brevet Major General
Civil War Major General 1^st Division; Shenandoah Campaign; Commander Dept. of the Susquehanna; Founder of the Union League; Founder of MOLLUS; GAR Post #1

Parking along Arch St. along the cemetery.
Representing all veterans!