And so it begins…
We do not know about you, but the Post 6 Officers are getting excited. Our permits are in hand for most of our building project and more are about to be released.
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General Pershing Visits Post 6
Chapel Hill Post No. 6 kicked off their Centennial celebrations by joining with their local Army ROTC Unit at UNC Chapel Hill to sponsor David Shuey, who portrays General John J. Pershing. Mr. Shuey is a professional actor, “History teller,” and historic person re-enactor. He spoke in the persona of General John Joseph Pershing.
Read moreAmerican Legion History – Chapel Hill
We have been reading some interesting things about the American Legion in Chapel Hill over the past several years. We have heard stories about our aged facilities, dying veterans, folding up (our tents) and heading out, or even leaving Chapel Hill. It is like some of our neighbors are writing and talking about the veterans of Chapel Hill without reading their “book”–their history.
Read moreFinding a Home for our At-Large Members
Post No. 6 members are gathering today at the Post to work together in a project to invite Department of North Carolina at-large post member (members of Post 1981) to affiliate with Chapel Hill.
Read moreGeneral John J. Pershing – History brought to life
Chapel Hill Post No. 6, American Legion, is proud to join the Army ROTC Unit at UNC Chapel Hill to sponsor David Shuey, who portrays General “Black Jack” John Pershing. Mr. Shuey is a “Historyteller” and historic person re-enactor. He will be speaking in the form of General John Joseph Pershing.
Read moreIt’s official–We now own the Ray Estate Property
In the small law office of Stewman, Booker, and Love, Post Commander Bill Munsee “seals the deal” on a new 128 acre
Read moreAnd the choice is….
This month’s post member meeting presentation unveiled multiple exterior designs for our new post home. Gurltiz Architectural Group PA of
Read moreWe’re Moving? The Second 100 Years
After 61 years on Legion Road, Chapel Hill Post 6 is pulling up stakes and relocating nearby. It was a tough decision and a project that was over five years in planning. We are excited and look at our changes as a necessary part of our post’s growth and continuing legacy to the community.
Read morePete Jaeger Memorial Service – Jan 6th
The Post will host a Celebration of Life Memorial Service for 3rd Vice Commander Pete Jaeger. Pete served our Post and the community with distinction and enthusiasm. In fact, he was very active in the Post Revitalization Program and focused on future planning, finances, and membership. His actions were instrumental in keeping the post growing so that we could rebuild and create a positive environment for the next 100 years.
Read moreDepartment of NC to Publish Member Directory
The American Legion’s Centennial year is fast approaching. It is 2019 and we’ll be celebrating the assembly of American Soldiers, Sailors, and Marines in Europe to form the American Legion. The Department of North Carolina is also preparing for their their centennial. Part of their program is a project to create a 100th Anniversary Member Directory.
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