American Legions

The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization. Focusing on service to veterans, service-members and communities. The Legion evolved from a group of war-weary veterans of World War I into one of the most influential nonprofit groups in the United States. The American Legion is a patriotic veterans organiz... ation devoted to mutual helpfulness. The Legion stands behind the issues most important to the nation's veterans community, backed by resolutions passed by volunteer leadership. Please have your card available when you come into the Legion. we id. thank you. Please adhere to 6 ft social distancing and mask rules while at the Legion. Rules are posted on all entrances and exits. American Legions Birthday March 15, 1919 National Vietnam War Veterans Day, March 29th We want your input. Please join us, we would love to have you. Pick up by the 1/2 for $6.00, or add salt potatoes and beans for $8.00 It was a great afternoon at Post 1194. The wood carving reveal was outstanding! A lot of members renewed their 2021 membership, and enjoyed great food cooked and served safely by our members. Thank you all for your participation, and most of all, Thank you to our Veterans, Post 1194 salutes each and every one of you!! American Legion Post 1194 carves solider statue out of tree trunkTravelers up and down Route 7 may be surprised to see a new face along the roadway. A statue of a saluting soldier wearing Vietnam-era gear now stands atop a tree stump in front of American Legion Post 1194 in Hillcrest. The Legion had a large tree in their front yard that was dying and had to be removed, but the Sons and Auxiliary of the Legion had a good idea. The statue was carved from the tree, sealed, and painted. Sons Commander Mark Rinker says the Legion wanted to accurately express their appreciation for area veterans. Every time I do drive by, I get chills. We wanted to do it to thank all our veterans, and now I think that was a good way to thank them and appreciate what they do, what they ...Read More