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 moreThe American Legion is federally chartered, which authorizes the as-yet unincorporated organization to proceed to the adoption of a constitutionl
Read more“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.
Read moreAs 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 moreOur post dinners, socials, meetings, projects, and fundraisers keep our members busy. Some are even busier, because they volunteer to lead projects and programs with their church, other fraternal groups, and clubs. Still others find time to accept additional challenges that puts them “in the hot seat.” That’s those jobs where you get real busy tackling the tough jobs. Jobs that can make you wonder, “Why me?”
Read moreNational Commander James “Bill” Oxford shared his thoughts on current events facing our Nation and The American Legion. His message is timely and important to all of our members for are we are one–We Are The American Legion.
Read moreEach year our VFW members from C.V. Cummings Chapel Hill Post 9100 work with Post 6 to commemorate Memorial Day.
Read moreA picture is worth a thousand words, or so they say. What do you think? We are getting excited and we are proud to embark on our second one hundred years of service to veterans in Chapel Hill and surrounding communities.
Read moreOur Post Home is open to the public on Monday, May 27th. You are welcome to join us at 10 a.m. to tour our home and see a display of military artifacts and collectibles owned by our members. We will also have a few World War II and Vietnam era military vehicles on display.
Read moreWe 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 moreThe 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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