Ceremonies are again being planned for National Cemeteries. After two years of COVID restrictions Camp Butler National Cemetery in Springfield will hold a wreath laying, rifle volley and the playing of taps at 2 pm on Monday. Victor Reed – the Director at Camp Butler says starting on Saturday individual American Flags will be placed at headstones.

Camp Butler is among the original national cemeteries. It was home to a Civil War Prisoner of war camp and holds grave sites from Union and Confederate Soldiers.