Approximately 5,000 veterans who have served in the Indian Wars, American Civil War, World War I & II, Korean War, and the Vietnam War, now lay to rest in the Custer National Cemetery, located on the grounds of Little Bighorn Battlefield National Monument. To honor the fallen service members for Memorial Day, volunteers will place American flags at each of the 5,000 headstones in the Custer National Cemetery the week before.

The volunteer agrees to work on May 16, 2026, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. If the volunteer cannot stay the whole time, please inform the Volunteer Supervisor (Kelly Peacock, email: Kelly_peacock@nps.gov) when applying if possible. Weather can be varied. If there is increment weather, the event may be cancelled. Volunteers or volunteer groups can either sign-up ahead of time through this opportunity post, or can sign up day of the event.

If you have any questions, please contact the Volunteer Supervisor. To volunteer, click here.