Upcoming events.

May
27

MEMORIAL Day Ceremony

ceremony commences 11:00 am; band begins to play at 10:30 am

family & friends invited, recommend bring seating

May we never forget those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

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Jul
19
to Jul 20

2024 NC American Legion Department Annual Convention

The 2024 NC American Legion Department Annual Convention will be held July 19-20

at the North Raleigh Hilton, 3415 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC. 

Reservations can be made by calling, 1-800-445-8667 or online at THIS HILTON RESERVATION LINK.

The group code  is AMLNC.

** Reminder to change your arrival and departure date at the top of the page.
IDENTIFY YOURSELF AS BEING WITH THE AMERICAN LEGION.

please also reference https://nclegion.org/dept-convention-2/

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Aug
1
to Aug 3

AMERICAN LEGION COLLEGE

Legion College This year’s Legion College will be held at the Hilton Raleigh North Hills. The dates are August 1-3, 2024. Room rates are $115.00 per night plus tax. There will be a food and entertainment event on Friday evening. Ticket price to be announced. Registration form and a schedule of classes will be available at a later date. For reservations, call 919-872-2323. Be sure to mention you are with the American Legion.

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Aug
23
to Aug 29

American Legion National Convention

The American Legion National Convention will be held in New Orleans, LA August 23-29, 2024. Any delegates and alternates not nominated at the Final District meetings will be selected by lottery at the convention in June. All hotel reservations must be made through the Department. The form will be included in next month’s mailing. Our hotel will be Springhill Suites Convention Center. Room rates will be $149.00 per night, ($174.14 with tax). Additional occupant, triple/quad is $25.00 per day. Self parking is $25.00 per day.

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Aug
29

National Convention in New Orleans

The American Legion National Convention will be held in New Orleans, LA August 23-29, 2024. Any delegates and alternates not nominated at the Final District meetings will be selected by lottery at the convention in June. All hotel reservations must be made through the Department. Our hotel will be Springhill Suites Convention Center. Room rates will be $149.00 per night, ($174.14 with tax). Additional occupant, triple/quad is $25.00 per day. Self parking is $25.00 per day.

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Veterans Day Ceremony
Nov
11

Veterans Day Ceremony

Veterans Day Ceremony

November 11, 2024
11:00 AM

Stumptown Park
120 South Trade Street
Matthews, NC

Produced by Hooks-Orr American Legion Post 235 of Matthews, NC

  • 21 Gun Salute

  • Singers

  • Drummer

  • Speakers include the Mayor of Matthews, NC

  • Unveiling of New Matthews Veterans Memorial

See you there

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Veterans Day Ceremony
Nov
11

Veterans Day Ceremony

Veterans Day Ceremony

November 11, 2024
11:00 AM

Stumptown Park
120 South Trade Street
Matthews, NC

Produced by Hooks-Orr American Legion Post 235 of Matthews, NC

  • 21 Gun Salute

  • Singers

  • Drummer

  • Speakers include the Mayor of Matthews, NC

  • Unveiling of New Matthews Veterans Memorial

See you there

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Memorial day ceremony
May
31

Memorial day ceremony

May 31, 2021 - 11:00 AM

10:30 AM - Matthews Concert Band

Stumptown

Park120 South Trade StreetMatthews, NC

Produced by Hooks-Orr American Legion Post 235 of Matthews, NC

21 Gun Salute

Singers

Bagpiper

Speakers include the Mayor of Matthews, NC

Dedication of the new Matthews Veterans Memorial Park

See you there

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Matthews American Legion Post 235 Memorial Day Fundraiser
May
25
to May 26

Matthews American Legion Post 235 Memorial Day Fundraiser

  • Seaboard Brewing, Taproom, & Wine Bar (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Downtown Matthews favorite destination salutes Veterans over this coming Memorial Day weekend by providing hotdogs and sides as part of a fundraiser for their hometown American Legion Post. This local Matthews business wanted to do something in their own unique way to honor veterans on Memorial Day weekend. PLEASE HELP and appreciate this local community business as they make a special effort to appreciate our local veterans by stopping in to sample their excellent beverages, and having a hotdog or two! All funds raised go toward American Legion veterans support programs in our local community.

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