National Tribute Grove Archives

Largest WWII Memorial in U.S. Rediscovered in the Redwoods

by Save the Redwoods League on September 26, 2014

In 1945, with victory in Europe and Japan within sight, individuals and organizations all across the country united in a nationwide effort to preserve 5,000 acres of old-growth redwoods as the National Tribute Grove. The effort, led by Save the Redwoods League …

The Bolling Grove was dedicated more than 90 years ago in what is now known as Humboldt Redwoods State Park.

Memorial Redwood Groves Honor the Men and Women of America’s Armed Forces

by Sam Hodder on May 26, 2014

Of all the stories in the history of redwoods conservation, one of the most inspiring is how they came to serve as a living memorial to our veterans. In 1945, with victory in Europe and Japan within sight, individuals and …