Annual Wreaths of Honor program underway at the Battleship North Carolina

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Friends of the Battleship North Carolina have launched their Wreaths of Honor program, offering a unique way to honor the service of veterans and active-duty service members this holiday season.

The annual holiday program, now in its fifth year, offers the opportunity to purchase a 20-inch evergreen holiday wreath and have it displayed on the lifelines of Battleship North Carolina from December 7 through the first weekend of the new year.

Each wreath will be decorated with ribbon and a personalized card bearing the name, service branch, and years of service of the person being honored. Purchasers will receive a photograph of their wreath by email after it is placed on the lifelines.

Wreaths of Honor can be purchased for $40 each through the Friends’ website.

All orders must be received by November 27.

Last year’s Wreaths of Honor program led to 250 wreaths being displayed on the historic Battleship during the holiday season.

Proceeds from the sale of the Wreaths of Honor benefit the Friends’ continuing effort to Preserve the Legacy by helping fund programs, acquisitions, and restoration of Battleship North Carolina.