The 2007 Gold Star Mother's Weekend events will take place on Saturday, Sept 29 through Monday Oct 1 in Washington DC

Thursday September 27th

National Board of Directors arrival and check in at headquarters.

Friday September 28th

National Board of Directors meeting at headquarters.

Saturday September 29th

1:30 PM Meeting: Executive Board, Past National Presidents, and Department Presidents meet at headquarters.

7:00 PM Banquet NCO Club, Spates Hall, Fort Myer; $28 per person.
RESERVATIONS required--CHECK needs to be at Headquarters by SEPT 10th.

Sunday September 30th

8:00 AM Vietnam Wall—everyone invited. Gold Star Flower Wreath laying.
1:00 PM Depart for Arlington National Cemetery.
2:00 PM Ceremony. (Rain, possibility of service at the Chapel, Fort Myer]
3:00 PM Tomb of the Unknown- National President places wreath.
4:00 PM OPEN HOUSE at National Headquarters.

Monday October 1st
Tour to be announced.

Remember: The National Board comes in on Thursday Sept 27th and meets all day Friday the 28th. Please remember to bring your cookies for the afternoon reception scheduled for Sunday and to be enjoyed by all the veterans and guests who will come to our open house.
 

Hotel: 12 Rooms have been set aside at the Jury’s NORMANDY Hotel, Wyoming Ave. 2 Blocks north from Headquarters (red star on map). There is a SPECIAL RATE OF $124.80 (incl tax) PER NIGHT. Call the hotel to book you rooms 202-483-1350 talk to Francesca the Manager. Don’t delay.

Marriott Parking is available for an additional $25.00 per night.

Please call Headquarters 202-265-0991 to let them know you plan to stay at the Normandy. Parking at the Marriott hotel will be an additional $25.00 per night.

The National Board comes in on Thursday Sept 27th and meets all day Friday the 28th. Please remember to bring at least 2 dozen cookies for the reception scheduled for Sunday afternoon. The veterans love their cookies.

The 2005 Gold Star Mothers Sunday events took place on Saturday, Sept 24 through Monday, Sept 26.

Here are some pictures from this year's activities as American Gold Star Mothers remember their loved ones and honored all those lost in the nation's wars.

Moms gather at the Vietnam Wall to remember their sons and leave behind a rose tribute.

Georgie Carter-Krell finds her son's name on the wall.

The Vietnam Wall, Washington Monument and a line of red carnations placed by a veterans group.

Molly Snyder remembers her son with a yellow rose at the Korean War memorial.

Congressman Gutknecht greets American Gold Star Mothers after passing House Joint Resolution 61 recognizing American Gold Star Mothers Day.

Several of this group of American Gold Star Mothers are from New York and all met with Senator Hillary Clinton.

Gen Alfred Grey was the featured speaker at ceremonies at the Tomb of the Unknowns. Judith Young, AGSM president at right.

General Grey and Judith Young place a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknowns.

Moms take time out for a private tour of the Woodrow Wilson house, here inspecting the kitchen. Woodrow Wilson played an important part in the formation of American Gold Star Mothers. See our history page.

Another room at the Woodrow Wilson house. The moms were served tea at the conclusion of the tour.

All the moms (and a couple of dads) at the Woodrow Wilson house.