Patriots Day Commemoration Set for Hopkinsville

Annual ceremony honoring American Revolution patriots to take place at Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 1:05am

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An impressionistic, blurred photograph of American flags waving in the wind over a peaceful cemetery scene, conveying a sense of reverence and remembrance.The annual Patriots Day commemoration in Hopkinsville pays tribute to the American Revolution patriots buried in the local veterans cemetery.Hopkinsville Today

The Col. Stephen Trigg Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution is hosting its annual Patriots Day commemoration on Saturday, April 18 at 2 p.m. in Hopkinsville, Kentucky. The event will take place at the SAR Monolith within Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West, honoring over 70 American Revolution patriots who lived and died in Christian County.

Why it matters

This yearly ceremony helps preserve the memory and legacy of the American Revolution patriots who settled in the Hopkinsville area. The event is designated as a National SAR Color Guard event, drawing participation from local SAR and DAR chapters.

The details

The Patriots Day ceremony will feature a color guard presentation and wreath-laying at the SAR Monolith memorial. All known patriots buried in previously unmarked graves in Christian County have now been officially recognized with grave markers.

  • The ceremony will take place on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at 2 p.m.

The players

Col. Stephen Trigg Chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution

The local SAR chapter organizing the annual Patriots Day commemoration in Hopkinsville.

Kentucky Veterans Cemetery West

The cemetery in Hopkinsville where the SAR Monolith honoring American Revolution patriots is located.

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What’s next

Organizers encourage the public to email triggpatriots@usa.com for more information about the Patriots Day ceremony.

The takeaway

This annual event in Hopkinsville helps keep alive the memory of the American Revolution patriots who settled in the region, honoring their service and sacrifice through a solemn color guard ceremony at their memorial.