American Legion Veterans in Chapel Hill, NC
Memorial Day is more than a day of shopping or a weekend away. Share your history by visiting a local memorial, cemetery, or our post home. Share your family story of men and women who have answered the call to serve their adopted home. We are a nation of pioneers and immigrants.
Read moreWe are open for our very first Memorial Day at our newest Post Home. We hope you can join us
Read moreThis 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.
Read moreWe may not be able to gather at our Post or in local halls, parks, and cemeteries this year, but our hearts are full of memories to share. There are tales of service to our Country by family, friends, and others that flow freely during Memorial Day weekend. As our reminder to you, we share this Memorial Day video.
Read moreOur 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 moreWe will again open our doors and Post Home to the general public as we remember those who served their country but are no longer with us. Come join us.
Read moreWe are continually amazed by the youth of Chapel Hill. This poem was written last year for Memorial Day by
Read moreMemorial Day is very special to our post. We remember those who have served their country and are now departed. They will never be forgotten and we have honored them annually since 1920.
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