About Us
Flag Etiquette
Oratorical Contest
Flag Etiquette
We hold classes regarding Flag etiquette, from a little history, to proper display, how to fold and proper disposal. Contact us for reserving a date, time and we supply all materials here at the Post.
Boys State
Oratorical Contest
Flag Etiquette
This program teaches young men who have finished their junior year in high school, to learn about how our government works.
Oratorical Contest
Oratorical Contest
Oratorical Contest
This program teaches all high school students the basics of the US Constitution. It is a two-part speech, one part prepared, one part spontaneous. It is open to all grades in high school.
Legion Baseball
Legion Baseball
Oratorical Contest
Begun in 1925, this is one of the better known programs. We have sponsored at least one team over the past several decades.
School Awards
Legion Baseball
School Awards
We sponsor this award to one young man and one young lady at Middlebrook School, Wilton and Weston High Schools. These students display the traits of patriotism, courage, helpfulness to others, loyalty, perseverance, honesty and trustworthiness.
Scouting
Legion Baseball
School Awards
We enjoy working with the Scouts in our area, whether it lending our meeting hall for their meetings, or getting them service hours around the Post to Eagle and Star projects performed at the Post. These are the leaders of the future, and we are here to help in any way we are able.
Homes for the Brave
Female Soldiers, Forgotten Heroes
Female Soldiers, Forgotten Heroes
Located in Bridgeport, this foundation helps homeless male veterans get back to being a productive asset in society. We have collection drives for personal and living necessities, as well as making monetary donations.
Female Soldiers, Forgotten Heroes
Female Soldiers, Forgotten Heroes
Female Soldiers, Forgotten Heroes
Also located in Bridgeport, this foundation helps homeless female veterans and their children get back to being productive assets in society. We have enjoyed holding collection drives for personal and living necessities, as well as making monetary donations.
Kick for Nick
Female Soldiers, Forgotten Heroes
Connecticut Fallen Heroes Foundation
This foundation was founded after the death of PFC Nick Madaras in Baquba, Iraq by an IED. He was an outstanding soccer player, coach and referee in Wilton who dreamed of being able to hand out soccer balls to the children in war-torn Iraq, but died before he could "Charlie Mike". With the suggestion of Post 86 member Ken Dartley, a frien
This foundation was founded after the death of PFC Nick Madaras in Baquba, Iraq by an IED. He was an outstanding soccer player, coach and referee in Wilton who dreamed of being able to hand out soccer balls to the children in war-torn Iraq, but died before he could "Charlie Mike". With the suggestion of Post 86 member Ken Dartley, a friend of the Madras', this foundation has sent over 59,000 soccer balls as well as equipment to 58 countries.
Connecticut Fallen Heroes Foundation
Connecticut Fallen Heroes Foundation
Connecticut Fallen Heroes Foundation
This foundation was founded by Mike Mastrioni, who had no links to any fallen military heroes. He just wanted to recognize those who made the ultimate sacrifice and their families. In 2010, Mike was recognized by the Legion's Department of Conn. with their highest civilian award, The Americanism Award.