Gary Nickelson

American Legion Post 295 and Royal British Legion DC Chapter Commemorate Veterans and Allies in Joint Veterans Day and Armistice Day Ceremony

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Middleburg, VA — On November 11, 2024, Middleburg American Legion Post 295, in collaboration with the Royal British Legion DC Chapter, held a profound and unifying Veterans Day and Armistice Day ceremony, honoring the service and sacrifice of Veterans from the United States and Great Britain. The event featured an emotional sequence of events, including tributes … Read more

2024 Boys and Girls State Awards Dinner

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On September 11, 2024, American Legion Post 295 proudly hosted its annual Boys and Girls State Awards Dinner, a cherished tradition celebrating youth leadership and civic engagement. This year’s event honored outstanding students from Flint Hill, Fresta Valley Christian, Lightridge, Pope John Paul VI, Wakefield, and Freedom High Schools who participated in the Boys and … Read more

2023 – 2024 Post History Book

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American Legion Post 295 is a veteran service organization that has been providing support to Middleburg Veterans, their survivors, and families for 77 years and was recognized in 2021 as the Top Veteran Service Organization in the Department Category II of Virginia. The organization’s primary focus is to provide a social gathering place for veterans … Read more

2023 Middleburg Christmas Parade

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The streets of Middleburg were packed on Saturday for the town’s annual Christmas parades.  Community members from all over gathered to watch mounted foxhunt riders and hounds from The Middleburg Hunt travel down Washington Street. That parade was followed at 2 p.m. by the town’s regular parade complete with marching bands, vintage cars, Mayor Bridge … Read more

2023 Veteran’s Day Celebration

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We had a great turnout for Veteran’s Day in Middleburg. First, Boy Scout Troop 2950 cooked a heartfelt breakfast for our Veterans, expressing gratitude not only for their service but also for their enduring support of the troop. Following breakfast, we convened in front of the Post Office to unveil our Middleburg Hometown Heroes Banner … Read more

Middleburg 4th of July 2023: Serving Community Spirit

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The small town of Middleburg came alive with patriotism, excitement, and community spirit as the Middleburg American Legion Post 295 and the Middleburg Lions Club teamed up to host a memorable 4th of July celebration at the Middleburg Charter School. This festive event featured a delightful blend of live music, delectable hotdogs and hamburgers, and … Read more

Memorial Day Pasta Feed 2023

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Memorial Day is a time when we come together as a community to honor and remember the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the military. Middleburg American Legion Post 195 and Haymarket American Legion Post 1799 commemorated the day by organizing a special Pasta Feed as a show of … Read more

Poppy Drive 2023

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In honor of Remembrance Day and Memorial Day weekend, members of American Legion Post 295 took to the streets, distributing Poppies in front of Middleburg Safeway and Giant in Aldie. This heartfelt gesture aimed to commemorate the sacrifices of fallen servicemen and women and support veterans and their families. Throughout the weekend, volunteers dedicated their … Read more