Gary Nickelson 
Virginia Piedmont Heritage Area Association (VPHAA), in partnership with American Legion Post 295, proudly hosted an extraordinary event on May 25th, 2023. Attendees had the privilege of joining Army National Guard Historian Aaron Heft as he delved into the captivating experiences of Virginian National Guardsmen from the esteemed 29th Division. This insightful journey took us … Read more
At the annual spring conference of District 16, American Legion members convened to discuss and plan ongoing activities aligned with the organization’s mission. The conference provided a platform for members to come together, share insights, and collaborate on initiatives that support veterans and their communities. One of the notable highlights of the conference was the … Read more
American Legion Boys and Girls State programs are a fantastic opportunity for young people to learn about civic engagement and leadership. To select the most qualified candidates for these programs, the American Legion Post 295 conducted interviews with high school students from several local schools. Both programs will be conducted from Sunday June 18 to Saturday … Read more
American Legion Post 295 recently held its first annual Pig Roast on Saturday, March 18th, 2023. The event was a huge success, with Legionnaires from nearby Ashburn, Haymarket, and Purcellville Posts in attendance. The event was held as an opportunity for Legionnaires to come together and socialize over delicious food and drinks. The star of … Read more
American Legion Post 295 recently hosted the town of Middleburg’s quarterly grant writing workshop led by the Director of Business Development and Community Partnerships of Middleburg, Ali MacIntyre. This workshop is designed to help non-profits of Middleburg learn about and apply for local grants and better understand the grant writing process. The workshop was attended … Read more
FOUR CHAPLAINS SUNDAY The first Sunday in February is Four Chaplains Sunday. More than 79 years after they made the supreme sacrifice, the story of these heroic chaplains – Methodist, Jewish, Roman Catholic and Dutch Reformed – is still being told. The American Legion encourages its post, district and department chaplains to conduct or participate … Read more
American Legion Post 295 was thrilled to participate once again in the annual Middleburg Christmas Parade in 2022. As in previous years, the Post served as a staging area for parade participants, as well as having our own float in the parade. The float was a festive display of American flags, patriotic decorations, and holiday … Read more
American Legion Post 295 was recently invited to attend a Veterans Day celebration at Lost Barrel Brewing in Middleburg, VA. We were honored to participate in this event, which was designed to honor and recognize the service of our nation’s Veterans. As a Post, we set up a table at the event to showcase our … Read more
American Legion Post 295 was proud to host the 2022 Elections for our local community. On November 8th, our Post served as a polling location for residents of Loudoun County, precinct 307, providing a convenient and accessible location for voters to cast their ballots. As a Post, we believe that it is important to play … Read more
Saturday, November 5th, 2023 was a special day for the residents of Brunswick, as they gathered to honor World War II veterans and the cutting of the ceremonial ribbon at the Brunswick World War II Memorial. Past Commander, Franklin Payne was chosen for the honor due to his distinguished service during the war. Mr. Payne … Read more
