Troop 2950 recently held their Court of Honor, celebrating the significantachievement of Scout Ryan Lynch, who graduated to the rank of Eagle Scout. Thismilestone marks a proud moment for Ryan and the entire troop.Looking ahead, the troop has plans to guide the remaining three Life Scouts to achievethe rank of Eagle Scout. Once these Scouts … Read more
Legionnaires held Poppy Drives at the Aldie Giant and the Middleburg FarmersMarket to honor Memorial Day and support veterans. The drives were joined by some ofthis year’s Boys State candidates, fostering a sense of community and service among theyoung participants.At the Aldie Giant, the drive took place on both Friday and Saturday, while the MiddleburgFarmers … Read more
From 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM, the Middleburg Community Center hosted their annualVeterans Appreciation Picnic. The event saw a great turnout of local veterans whogathered to enjoy an evening of camaraderie and appreciation. Delicious food wasprovided by Fields of Athenry, beer was served from the Tip Tap truck, and music wasperformed by the Blue Ridge … Read more
On May 18, 2024, the District Convention was held at Post 28, located in Triangle,VA. The convention began at 10:00 AM, bringing together members from across thedistrict to discuss and celebrate their achievements. The district had surpassed 100% inmembership, a significant milestone that highlighted the dedication and hard work of allmembers. Commander Steve Blackstone expressed … Read more
Once again Middleburg residents gathered at Middleburg’s new Town Hall to theclean the town of trash, cigarette butts, and recyclables to get ready for spring. Sponsoredby the Go Green Committee, cleanup began at the Middleburg Town Hall and volunteerscleaned up Washington Street and surrounding side streets down to the Exxon station.The Salamander Resort and Spa … Read more
At the Springfield American Legion Post, Helena Hosseini took another step onher impressive journey by winning the Regional Oratorical Contest. Helena’s exceptionalperformance earned her a $250 winner’s check, further showcasing her outstandingpublic speaking skills and deep understanding of the U.S. Constitution. Department ViceCommander Mark Stein was on hand to present the awards.
American Legion Post 295 was host to the District 16 Spring Conference at theirlocation, 111 The Plains Rd, Middleburg, VA. The meeting provided an opportunity formembers to come together to discuss district matters and plan for the upcoming year. Inthe event of bad weather, the conference was prepared to switch to a virtual meeting viaZoom … Read more
Following her victory at the Post 295 Oratorical Contest, Helena Hosseini went onto compete and win the District 16 Oratorical Contest hosted by the Stafford AmericanLegion Post 290. The District 16 Oratorical Contest offered substantial awards for thewinners: $500.00 for 1st place, $300.00 for 2nd place, and $200.00 for 3rd place. Helena’soutstanding performance earned her … Read more
The Middleburg Memorial Committee convened at American Legion Post 295. Themeeting was attended by key members of Post 295, Royal British Legion, Allied VeteransHeritage Foundation, and the Town of Middleburg. The committee discussed the statusand future plans for the Allied Veterans Heritage Foundation, with an emphasis oncreating an apolitical memorial that honors the Anglo-American relationship … Read more
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
