Photos from the 2019 New Haven Memorial Day Ceremonies at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park and the Great War Flagpole on the New Haven Green (Charles M. Pickett photos).
2019 New Haven Memorial Day Images
2019 NEW HAVEN MEMORIAL DAY SUNDAY OBSERVANCES
For IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Charles M. Pickett LISTING: NEW HAVEN: 1 p.m. Sunday, May 26, 2019, wreath-laying ceremony at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park on Long Wharf Drive; 3 p.m. wreath-laying ceremony at the World War Memorial Flagpole on the Green. At 5 p.m. is the annual Memorial Day Family Concert at Lyman Center for … Continue reading 2019 NEW HAVEN MEMORIAL DAY SUNDAY OBSERVANCES
Unserviceable Flag Collection
The American Legion New Haven Post 210 will hold an unserviceable flag collection from 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 25, 2019 at the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Park on Long Wharf Drive. Citizens may drop-off their faded American flags for free, which will be properly retired in a subsequent ceremony.
New Haven Legion Parade Award Winner
NEW HAVEN, CONN. — The American Legion New Haven Post 210 was awarded “Best Senior Military Unit” in the 2019 Greater New Haven St. Patrick’s Day Parade on March 10, 2019. The award was presented at the annual parade banquet. It was accepted by Legion Commander Charles M. Pickett and VFW New Haven Commander Derek … Continue reading New Haven Legion Parade Award Winner
Timeline for Starting an American Legion Post
From the American Legion’s Post Adjutant’s Manual and the Application for Post of The American Legion (Temporary Charter).
Centennial Celebration Dinner
The American Legion New Haven Post 210 and the Department of Connecticut celebrated the 100th anniversary of the forming of the Legion by signing the new post’s permanent charter. Department Commander Tom Flowers and Adjutant Harry “Butch” Hansen signed the document at the conclusion of the sold-out dinner at Adriana’s in New Haven.