Civil War Reenactors of the 1st New Mexico Volunteer Infantry, Co. B Salutes Captain Reuben Hill!

 

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Civil War reenactors from the First New Mexico Volunteer Infantry, Co. B, gathered in solemn silence to honor Captain Reuben Hill, a Union Army veteran laid to rest at our historic cemetery.

Captain Hill enlisted on September 29, 1861, at Camp Downey near Oakland, California, as a third corporal in Co. I, 1st California Infantry. He served under Colonel James H. Carleton, seeing action at Picacho Peak, Arizona—the westernmost battle of the Civil War.

His bravery and leadership earned him a promotion to sergeant and later a commission as Captain of Co. K, 1st New Mexico Volunteers at Fort Sumner on February 29, 1864.

With a silent salute, these reenactors brought his story full circle. See it here: Silent Solute to a Soldier

 

Great Times at the PMMP on Memorial Day - 2025

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Thank You for a Meaningful Memorial Day at PMMP

A heartfelt thank you to The Brothers of Picacho Peak Camp 1, Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War for leading our powerful Flag Raising ceremony on Memorial Day. Your continued commitment to honoring those who served is deeply appreciated.

We are also grateful to all the volunteers who placed flags on the graves, set up the Smurthwaite House, and helped prepare the grounds to welcome our guests with dignity and care.

And thank you to everyone who joined us to observe Memorial Day in such a special place. Among our visitors were King Woolsey’s great-granddaughter and great-great-great granddaughters, who paid their respects at his gravesite in Loosley Cemetery, a truly touching moment of family legacy and remembrance.

You can see the opening speaker for the Flag Ceremony here: https://tinyurl.com/ycx7pmyf

Gettysburg Address and The Unknown Dead poem here: https://tinyurl.com/mry4s2zy

Let us continue to honor the past as we preserve it for the future.

Memorial Day Celebration 2025 - Thank You All for Coming!

🌟We had a great Memorial Day at Pioneer & Military Memorial Park. We hope you did too!🌟

Thank you to everyone who joined us to honor those who served! We appreciate all of our guests and volunteers! ❤️💙 Here are a few highlights from the event, with more to come soon, so stay tuned!

Let’s keep preserving the stories, the legacy, and the memories. 🌿

 

Memorial Day! Come Celebrate with Us - 9am - 12pm

Memorial Day, 1988 at Pioneer and Military Memorial Park

🌟Join Us This Memorial Day🌟

The Sons of Union Veterans of the Civil War will hold a flag-raising ceremony at 9:00 am this Monday at Pioneer & Military Memorial Park in honor of Memorial Day.

Whether you're passionate about history or simply want to pay your respects, we invite you to stop by.

The cemetery will be open from 9am - 12pm for quiet reflection and self-guided tours. Let’s honor the memory of those who served, both past and present.

📍 1317 W. Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ

📅 Monday, May 26th • Flag Raising at 9:00 AM

By the way, the picture above is a "throwback" from Memorial Day at the cemetery in 1988!

Thank You for Coming! - Memorial Day 2024

Thank you for making our Memorial Day special at the Pioneer and Military Memorial Park!  We thank all of our visitors, military groups, and volunteers for joining us to honor those who served!

 

Memorial Day - Honor Those Who Have Served

 

Memorial Day - Puck Magazine

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Memorial Day, observed on the last Monday of May, is a solemn holiday in the United States dedicated to honoring and remembering the men and women who have died while serving in the U.S. military. Originally known as Decoration Day, it began after the Civil War, which claimed more lives than any conflict in U.S. history and necessitated the establishment of the country’s first national cemeteries. On this day, many Americans visit cemeteries and memorials to pay their respects, laying flowers and flags on the graves of the fallen. It is a day of reflection and gratitude, marked by parades, memorial speeches, and ceremonies that underscore the sacrifice of those who gave their lives for the freedoms enjoyed in the present day. Additionally, Memorial Day weekend also unofficially signifies the beginning of summer, with families often celebrating with picnics, sporting events, and family gatherings.

-Val

 

Memorial Day - Open House, Monday, May 27th

Hey there! Don't forget to come down on Memorial Day, Monday, May 27! See our famous "residents": Jacob Waltz, Thomas Graham, Darrell Duppa, and many others! There will be light refreshments. We also have several self-Guided walking tours for you to do. We are at 1317 W Jefferson in Phoenix.

Hope you come to Visit!