Welcome to the web site for reliable information on the inspiration and origins in Petersburg, Virginia, of our National Memorial Day.Introduction: Memorial days did not start in Petersburg, Virginia; Waterloo, New York; or any other city in the United States. Memorial days upon which the graves of the communities' heroes were decorated with flowers and garlands are ancient customs originating in Greece 2,500 years ago. Memorial days were set aside during the American Civil War in both the Unite
