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
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
On December 18, 2023, Troop 2950 held a Court of Honor at American Legion Post 295. The ceremony was led by troop members and celebrated the achievements of Boy Scouts as they progressed on their journey towards becoming Eagle Scouts. Scouts wererecognized for their hard work, dedication, and accomplishments, highlighting the valuesof leadership, service, and … 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 annual Christmas party held on December 9, 2023, at American Legion Post295 was a memorable event filled with festive cheer. The festivities began with an excitingviewing of the Army-Navy football game, which ended in a 17-11 victory for the Army.This spirited game set a lively tone for the evening’s celebrations. Legionnaire AnnieLansing tended the … Read more
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
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
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 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
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
