Landscaping in Progress
Spring is here in more ways than one. It is that time of year and it is also a time
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Marathon Jam Coming Feb 25th
As previously announced, the Marathon Jam is returning to American Legion Post 6. This event brings together local musicians who will play and play to raise money for Fischer House. They will join together to jam on Saturday, Feb 25th, for 12 straight hours. The jam starts at 1 p.m. and ends at 1 a.m.
Read moreScouts’ Gift to the Post
Boy Scout Troop 505 has been working hard in its new home at American Legion Post 6 Chapel Hill. The scouts have a lot going for them and they are giving back to their community with their time and community service.
Read moreA long embrace – God’s Providence
There are thousands upon thousands of stories of our fighting men and women and their ordeals. Some are comical, some sad, and, thankfully, many are awe inspiring.
Read moreSoon to be Gone – Honoring our Heroes
Soon To Be Gone, by Captain Stephen R. Ellison, M.D., is an inspiring and thought provoking look at our nations World War II veterans through the eyes of Doctor Ellison.
Read moreVeterans Historical Project – Feb 18-19th
Boy Scout Troop 505 is now preparing for a project to earn a new Merit Badge for preparing video interviews of veterans for the National Archives Veterans History Project. The scouts will be working with Rusty Edmister, who had compiled a large library of similar videos for the North Carolina Archive’s Veterans Historical Project.
Read moreVideo Documentary for Iraq Afghanistan Vets
American Legion Chapel Hill Post 6 is assisting Vanessa Patchett, a local master’s degree candidate with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, produce a video documentary. The documentary will focus on experiences of soldiers and their families, during and after deployment, as told in their words and on their terms.
Read morePost Restoration Continues
We have restarted work on the post and have some new projects on tap for the winter and spring months. Our goal is to restore the appearance and function of the post. Boy Scout Troop 505 has been working on our flag plaza area, waterline, and is now working on restoring and protecting our blue bird sanctuary and tree memorials.
Read moreFlags Received
Some local families have donated large national flags to the post. They were found stored away and wanted to give them a new home. We will fly the flags over the post for a two or three-month period in honor of the veteran family member.
Read moreVincent Dodson Passes
Vincent T. Dodson, a 14-year member of our post, passed away on January 10, 2012. A long-time resident of Orange County, he served in the U.S. Army with the 320th Regiment, 35th Division, in Europe and received three battle stars.
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