Butner Veterans Stand Down
The North Carolina National Guard is hosting a Veterans’ Stand Down and Military Resource Fair in September.
Read moreWelcome Home
Remember when you returned home from duty overseas or arrived at your post-service college? Remember how lonely and isolated you felt? We are working hard to prevent that at UNC Chapel Hill.
Read moreWorld War II Veterans in Chapel Hill
We are not sure how many World War II veterans are living in and around Chapel Hill, but we do know that we have a few at our post. In fact, several of them are very active in post affairs and represent the post and their service at military commemoration and service events.
Read moreSilent Graves
We are continually amazed by the youth of Chapel Hill. This poem was written last year for Memorial Day by
Read morePost 6 History and Changes Coming
On 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.
Read moreEver Changing and Evolving Posts
The 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.
Read moreMemorial Day Open House
Memorial 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.
Read moreUnder Seize – What’s Happening?
A very simple and basic proposal, well-thought out and coordinated to meet the expressed needs of the community and Town of Chapel Hill, should have been an easy task. It was not.
Read moreRobert Bauman – Our Guardian Angel
We sadly report today that Robert Bauman passed away earlier today. He will be greatly missed as he was a catalyst in post programs and community projects.
Read moreGone Fishing – These fish were jumping in Chapel Hill!
American Legion Chapel Hill Post 6 held its first fishing social at the Post lake on Friday, 25 March. We held it from 6-8 pm. Eight current members, a new member, and a potential member attended. Where were you?
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