Post 295 Oratorical Contest

Middleburg American Legion Post 295 hosted its annual Oratorical Contest. Thisevent provided an opportunity for high school students to showcase their public speakingskills and knowledge of the U.S. Constitution. The contest aims to foster a deeperunderstanding and appreciation of the Constitution among high school students whileenhancing their oratory abilities. Helena Hosseini, a sophomore from Freedom … Read more

Middleburg Christmas Parade 2023

The streets of Middleburg were packed on Saturday for the town’s annualChristmas parades. Community members from all over gathered to watch mountedfoxhunt riders and hounds from The Middleburg Hunt travel down Washington Street.This was followed at 2 p.m. by the town’s regular parade, featuring marching bands,vintage cars, Mayor Bridge Littleton and Town Council members, the … Read more

Community Thanksgiving

Community members gathered at the Middleburg Community Center for theannual Community Thanksgiving Dinner. The event was a heartwarming occasion wherefriends, neighbors, and families came together to share a meal and express gratitude forthe blessings of the year. The hall was filled with the sounds of laughter and conversationas attendees enjoyed a delicious feast, beautifully decorated … Read more

Veterans Day Ceremony: Hometown Heroes Banner Program Unveiling

Following breakfast, we convened in front of the Post Office to unveil the MiddleburgHometown Heroes Banner Program. This initiative, spearheaded by Middleburg AmericanLegion Post 295 and made possible through the efforts of Mayor Bridge Littleton, theTown Council, Town Staff Danny Davis and Will Moore, and Mr. Print of Middleburg, aimsto honor past and present Veterans … Read more

Veteran’s Day Breakfast: Hosted by Troop 2950

Veteran’s day began with a heartfelt breakfast prepared by Boy Scout Troop 2950for our Veterans. This breakfast was a gesture of gratitude not only for their service butalso for their enduring support of the troop. The scouts’ dedication and effort in preparingthe meal made the morning special for all attendees.

Governor Youngkin’s Visit to Post 295

Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin visited American Legion Post 295 as part of hisSpirit of Virginia Campaign to encourage voter participation. The Governor engaged withmembers of the Post, discussing important issues and highlighting the significance ofactive civic engagement. His visit underscored the Post’s role as a vital hub for communityand political discourse, reinforcing the importance of … Read more

Oktoberfest

Middleburg American Legion Hall hosted the 11th Annual Middleburg HometownOktoberfest. Co-organized by the Middleburg American Legion, Royal British Legion, andMiddleburg Lions Club, this beloved community event was an evening filled with music,delicious German-inspired food, and authentic beer. Attendees enjoyed live performancesby Lost Lederhosen, participated in traditional games such as Stein Holding contests andLog Cutting, and … Read more

District 16 Fall Conference

American Legion Post 72 hosted the 16th District Fall Conference, beginning withan invocation by District Chaplain Mark Grapin and including a POW/MIA service, Pledgeof Allegiance, and welcoming remarks. The conference featured reports from variousdistrict committees on finance, membership, Americanism, athletics, and youth programs,among others. Notable participants included Auxiliary District 16 President Paula Mullins.Discussions addressed both … Read more

Mickie Gordon Community Workshop

The second community input meeting from Loudoun County Parks and Recreationwas held at the American Legion in Middleburg. This meeting followed the same formatas the one on August 31st, featuring table sessions with facilitators to gather communityinput on the future vision for Mickie Gordon Park. The event aimed to hear fromcommunity members who were unable … Read more

1000 Miglia Warm Up Volunteer Training Event

American Legion Post 295 proudly hosted the volunteer training event for the 1000Miglia Warm Up USA, marking its third consecutive year in Middleburg. This prestigiousevent, is set to take place from October 22 to 27, 2023.The competition will feature two types of crews: Veteran, where at least one driver hasparticipated in at least two 1000 … Read more