Commander Nickelson presented the initial plans for building improvementsbefore Middleburg’s Historical Review Committee. The purpose of the presentation wasto start a dialogue with the town about the proposed improvements and address anypotential zoning issues.Overall, the committee was supportive of the plans and appreciated the direction of theoverall vision. They particularly liked the hardscaped patio, new … Read more
In conjunction with the Royal British Legion East Coast Chapter, American Legion Post 295held a joint remembrance ceremony led by Post Chaplain Mike Husfelt. The ceremonytook place at 11:00 AM at the site of the proposed Memorial Garden Cenotaph. Thesolemn event honored the memory of fallen soldiers and highlighted the enduring bondbetween American and British … Read more
As is tradition, members of American Legion Post 295 in Middleburg, VA, gatheredto watch the highly anticipated 2024 Kentucky Derby on May 4, 2024. The event was filledwith excitement as attendees sipped on traditional Mint Juleps, a beloved drink associatedwith the iconic horse race. To add to the festive atmosphere, many participants donnedfancy hats, embracing … Read more
The American Legion Boys and Girls State programs offer a fantastic opportunityfor young people to learn about civic engagement and leadership. To select the mostqualified candidates for these programs, American Legion Post 295 conducted interviewswith high school students from several local schools. Both programs will run from Sunday,June 16 to Saturday, June 22, 2024, with … Read more
American Legion Post 295 held its second annual Pig Roast. The event was anothersuccess, with Legionnaires from nearby Ashburn, Haymarket, and Purcellville Posts inattendance paying a visit to Middleburg.The event, put on by Vice Commander Kevin McCarthy, was as an opportunity forLegionnaires to come together and socialize over delicious food and drinks. The star ofthe … Read more
Helena Hosseini impressive journey comes to an end, achieving an admirable 2ndplace overall, when she competed in the Department Oratorical Contest, during the SpringConference at the Renaissance Hotel in Portsmouth, Virginia. The event was overseen byDepartment Commander Sonnie Dickerson and National Commander Daniel Sheehafer.The Department of Virginia’s Oratorical Contest crowned Marisa Parikh, sponsored byBedford Post … Read more
Post members gathered at American Legion Post 295 to watch the thrilling SuperBowl football game between the Kansas City Chiefs and the San Francisco 49ers. The gameended with the Kansas City Chiefs emerging victorious with a score of 31-24. The eventwas filled with excitement and camaraderie as members cheered on their favorite teams.It was a … 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.
The first Sunday in February is Four Chaplains Sunday. More than 79 years afterthey made the supreme sacrifice, the story of these heroic chaplains – Methodist, Jewish,Roman Catholic and Dutch Reformed – is still being told. The American Legion encouragesits post, district and department chaplains to conduct or participate in anondenominational service to honor the … Read more
Middleburg American Legion hosted a captivating discussion on the evolution ofwarfare, featuring General David Petraeus and former CIA Director Michael Morell. Theevent began with a cocktail hour at 5:30 PM, followed by a book signing by GeneralPetraeus. The discussion, centered on General Petraeus’s latest book, “Conflict: The Evolution ofWarfare from 1945 to Ukraine,” explored over … Read more
