General Ulysses S Grant Speaks in Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill Post 6 is proud to host General and President Ulysses S. Grant, portrayed by Dr. Curt Fields, for an evening with fellow veterans to discuss the Union Army and politics of his day.
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Veterans Day is Approaching
Are you thinking about Veterans Day on November 11th? Are you preparing for it? The American Legion is and so is the nearby Orange County Veterans Memorial.
Read moreFor Over a Century, We’ve Honored the Dead
On Saturday, May 25th, at about 7:15 am when most of Chapel Hill will be just rolling over in their bed or racing to the kitchen before the kids start “cooking” breakfast, many of our veterans will already have been up about two hours. It will be the morning that they head to Chapel Hill Memorial Cemetery. Over 500 graves there belong to a veteran. That does not even come close to the total number of veterans buried there. Many do not have a government-provided grave marker.
Read moreTravis Manion Foundation Gold Star Families Fundraiser
Gold Star Families received a real boost this month with the hosting of the 1st Annual Travis Manion Foundation Gold Star Charity Auction. The event was supported by post member Charles Weinberg and proposed by local Air Force ROTC Cadets.
Read morePast State Commander Passes
we sadly report Commander Moore’s passing this week on April 18th.
Read moreChristmas Dinner at Post 6 – 2021
The Post held its first Annual Member Christmas Party on December 11th and it was a huge success. About 80 members gathered from 5 p.m. for a social hour with elegantly served hors d’oeuvres. The main course was a catered dinner with portions of roast pork, roasted chicken breast (or dark meat), vegetables, small potatoes, and a chef’s salad prepared and served by Marcel’s Catering Cafe of Chapel Hill.
Read moreVets on the Move in Chapel Hill – 25 June
The Town of Chapel Hill is promoting the upcoming Vets on the Move event June 25th. Their goal is specifically to connect veterans in the community with the necessary tools to utilize and navigate alternate modes of transportation.
Read moreRed Cross Blood Drive Hosted by Post 6
2nd Vice Commander Regina Merritt announces an American Legion Post 6 Blood Drive on July 21st!
Read morePost No. 6 Constitution and Bylaws Update
The Department approved Chapel Hill Post No. 6 Constitution and Bylaws are hereby posted for review by the post membership. Post members may view or download them from our Post Website, chapelhillpost6.com.
Read moreDay Trippers – Legion Riders
Last Sunday, March 21st, the Post 6 Legion Riders had their first unofficial run (unofficial because we do not have our patches sewn on yet) down to “Pic n Pigs” in the Southern Pines area. The entire trip was around 160 miles.
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