Veterans Day 2020 – Post Dedication
It was Veterans Day. On Wednesday, November 11th, 2020, at about 11:00 hours, post members and families departed their homes
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This Week in Our History
The American Legion is federally chartered, which authorizes the as-yet unincorporated organization to proceed to the adoption of a constitutionl
Read moreHistory Shared and Preserved
“PH” Craig, a long time Chapel Hill resident, has been making significant donations to the North Carolina Transportation Museum. These are gifts from the heart as they are items from his former extensive collection of historic vehicles. His story is one of sharing and giving back, so that others may see first hand North Carolina and American History.
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As you look around the new post you will see member-provided memorabilia. Items will appear on the walls. There are command plaques, paintings, pictures and more. There are also some items that have a history…a Post historical item. It could be a flag, book, map, or decor. All these things decorate our post in the same way that we post things around our own homes, dens, offices, and yards.
Read moreHistory on Sale – Saturday 27 June Rummage Sale
We are mostly packed up and preparing to move and, like our own home of many years, not everything will go with us. Now we need your help. Whether you call it a tag sale, yard sale, rummage, or garage sale, we are holding a one-time FOUR-HOUR SALE. It is on Saturday, June 27, 2020, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
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The VA has announced enhanced services as we return to normal post-Covid-19.
Read moreMemorial Day Events Held
This year our Memorial Day was tempered due to the North Carolina Executive Order limiting large gatherings. Added to that was a Boy Scout directive limiting Scout participation decorating graves. Things were looking bleak.
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Our National cemeteries are without flags on graves this year. Our local cemetery will be quieter this Memorial Day, too. An annual tradition was silenced by a virus–Covid-19.
Read moreIt’s Not Magic…
You have heard it many times, “This is a beautiful site. Wow.” or, ” What a nice pond. Is it
Read morePaul Fiorentino Celebrates 90th Birthday
Another World War II vet has reached his “Big 90.” Today we celebrate Paul Fiorentino’s 90th Birthday. Paul Fiorentino has
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