It’s official–We now own the Ray Estate Property
In the small law office of Stewman, Booker, and Love, Post Commander Bill Munsee “seals the deal” on a new 128 acre
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And the choice is….
This month’s post member meeting presentation unveiled multiple exterior designs for our new post home. Gurltiz Architectural Group PA of
Read moreWe’re Moving? The Second 100 Years
After 61 years on Legion Road, Chapel Hill Post 6 is pulling up stakes and relocating nearby. It was a tough decision and a project that was over five years in planning. We are excited and look at our changes as a necessary part of our post’s growth and continuing legacy to the community.
Read morePete Jaeger Memorial Service – Jan 6th
The Post will host a Celebration of Life Memorial Service for 3rd Vice Commander Pete Jaeger. Pete served our Post and the community with distinction and enthusiasm. In fact, he was very active in the Post Revitalization Program and focused on future planning, finances, and membership. His actions were instrumental in keeping the post growing so that we could rebuild and create a positive environment for the next 100 years.
Read moreDepartment of NC to Publish Member Directory
The American Legion’s Centennial year is fast approaching. It is 2019 and we’ll be celebrating the assembly of American Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines in Europe to form the American Legion. The Department of North Carolina is also preparing for their their centennial. Part of their program is a project to create a 100th Anniversary Member Directory.
Read moreA hundred years has passed since the first men sailed for Europe to fight for freedom. And, in 1919, the returning servicemen joined together in France to form the American Legion. How much do you know about “the war to end all wars?”
Read moreHouse Passes Roe, Walz Resolution Authorizing American Legion Centennial Coin
The House passed Representatives Roe and Walz’s resolution to authorize the creation of a commemorative coin in honor of The American Legion’s 100 years of service to America’s veterans.
Read moreIt’s a New Beginning – Our Second Hundred Years
Yesterday, Post Commander Bill Munsee, Adjutant Lee Heavlin, and 2nd Vice Commander Robert Medred joined the Chapel Hill Town Manager
Read more98 Years Young
We have entered our 98th year, as we were formed in October 28, 1919. That is right. We gathered at a convention in Raleigh earlier that year to form a North Carolina Department of the American Legion.
Read moreEver Changing and Evolving Posts
The American Legion formed immediately after World War II in France. It was formed to give our doughboys something to do as they waited and prepared to head home. The “War to end all wars” was over. It was time to return home and return to their families and start a new life as citizens.
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