General Ulysses S Grant Speaks in Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill Post 6 is proud to host General and President Ulysses S. Grant, portrayed by Dr. Curt Fields, for an evening with fellow veterans to discuss the Union Army and politics of his day.
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Veterans Day is Approaching
Are you thinking about Veterans Day on November 11th? Are you preparing for it? The American Legion is and so is the nearby Orange County Veterans Memorial.
Read moreYou’ve Earned Them, Wear Them with Pride
Yes, veterans can wear their medals on Memorial Day, along with other military events and gatherings. Since 911, many veterans started wearing their medals on holidays
Read morePost 6 Chapel Hill Hosts NC Pork Council Event
If you missed our Hog Event last weekend, your loss. This reporter visited Friday night to wish the teams well, scout out the program, “grin-hug-and grip,” and cheer them on. As I crested the entrance hill, I was immediately greeted by a gaggle of RVs set up for the night. These guys take their pig events seriously. Everyone was smiling, bragging, and anxiously awaiting the arrival of the the pigs. Cookers were at the ready.
Read morePost 6 Honor Guard Serves at Department Mid-Year Conference
Post Commander Jim Parise announced special recognition to the Post Honor Guard and especially Sergeants-at-Arms Lance Kress and Wally Washburn. Lance and Wally attended the Department of North Carolina Mid-Year Conference and served as members of the Department Honor Guard and “posted the colors” at the conference.
Read moreLegion College – Boot Camp for the Young and Old Alike
The Department of North Carolina, through it’s Leadership Development Committee, held it’s first “Legion College” in the summer of 1985. The 2023 Legion College will be held July 21-22, 2023 at the Village Inn in Clemmons, NC.
Read moreVA Veterans Benefits Fair LIVE – 20-22 July
The PACT Act was signed into law, yet many eligible veterans do not know that they are entitled to service-connected disability benefits from it. Vietnam presumptive entitlements were concurrently expanded.
Read moreAmerican Legion Buddy Program
The American Legion has a program to check up on and help engage an absent member with Post activities. Sometimes they are dealing with work, family or other issues. Often it is age or illness.
Read moreJim Mackorell Turned 90!
Jim Mackorell has just turned 90 years of age. Actually it was celebrated on Sep 17th at the Post
Read morePassing of Yolanda Heavlin
It is with deep regret that we share with Post members the passing of Elvia Yolanda “Yoli” Heavlin on Wednesday, March 30th, 2022, after a yearlong battle with cancer. Yolanda was a member of the Post 6 Auxiliary and is the spouse of Past Post Commander Lee Heavlin.
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