America250 Kick-off Event – Honoring 250 Years of Veterans

May 17, 2026

11am

Location:
American Legion Post 1619, 219 Rand Hill Rd. Morrisonville, NY

American Legion Post 1619 will host an event to honor 250 years of American veterans with a rifle volley and taps.  Guest speakers are Legion Commander Robert St. John and Assemblyman Michael Cashman. Legion members will be attired in Honor Guard and Revolutionary War uniforms. This event marks the kick-off for Legion supported America250 events honoring veterans, including those ceremonies which will occur throughout the year at local cemeteries. Also, at this event those veterans missing in action and prisoners of war will be remembered and honored. For additional information please email John Rock at fatext@aol.com or call him at 518-569-7687.

All events are free and open to the public.

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