American Legion Veterans in Chapel Hill, NC
Our Annual Christmas Party is fast approaching and a lot of work has gone into it already. Tables are in place, decorations have been unpacked and are going up, the caterer has his final count and there is just a little more work to do.
Read moreMilton Evander Blackwood passed away on November 20, 2017 at his home in Chapel Hill. Milton was the son of the late William and Elizabeth Blackwood. He was born on a family farm in Chapel Hill on September 14, 1926.
Read moreA hundred years has passed since the first men sailed for Europe to fight for freedom. And, in 1919, the returning servicemen joined together in France to form the American Legion. How much do you know about “the war to end all wars?”
Read moreThe House passed Representatives Roe and Walz’s resolution to authorize the creation of a commemorative coin in honor of The American Legion’s 100 years of service to America’s veterans.
Read moreWe are very sorry to announce that one of our long time members, Bruce Martindale, passed away yesterday. Bruce Martindale has been a member of Chapel Hill Post 6 for 44 years and served in the U.S. Navy as a Signalman in the South China Sea and Okinawa, Japan. Bruce was a resident of Carolina Meadows.
Read moreYesterday, Post Commander Bill Munsee, Adjutant Lee Heavlin, and 2nd Vice Commander Robert Medred joined the Chapel Hill Town Manager
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 moreWe are entering a new phase of our post revitalization program. We are doing even more things “out of the box.” One example is a recent post meeting dinner. Our post commander, William Munsee, asked, “What do you think about a grilled steak night? We’ll do grilled salmon for those who want fish?”
Read moreWoodfield Investments has finally had an opportunity to submit a concept plan for our property to the Town of Chapel
Read moreOn August 28, 1919, our post was chartered as Chapel Hill Post No.6, American Legion. We have been in Chapel Hill for almost 100 years and at our current site for over 60 years. Our next hundred years is sure to be just as exciting.
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