American Legion, Eagan, MN

Memorial Day

Memorial Day is the last Monday in May. Flags are at Half-Staff from sunrise to noon. Memorial Day is to remember the men and women who died while serving our country,

St. John’s Eagantown Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony

St. John's Eagantown Cemetery 4198 Blackhawk Rd, Eagan, United States

There will be a ceremony to honor veterans at the St. John's Eagantown Cemetery on Memorial Day.  The event will start at 10:00.  Come join Post 594 and veteran's families to honor the veterans.

Christ Lutheran Church Cemetery Memorial Day Ceremony

Christ Lutheran Church Cemetery 1930 Diffley Road, Eagan, MN, United States

There will be a ceremony to honor veterans at the Christ Lutheran Church Cemetery on Memorial Day.  The event will start at 10:30.  Come join Post 594 and veteran’s families to honor the veterans. Note: the cemetery is located behind... Continue Reading →

Post 594 Memorial Day Ceremony

Eagan Tribute and Memorial Plaza 1507 Central Parkway, Eagan, MN, United States

A Memorial Day ceremony will be hosted by Post 594.  It will include short speeches, music and Taps.  The event will be held at the Eagan Tribute and Memorial Plaza starting at 2:00 pm. More details to come later.

D-Day

On June 6, 1944, Allied soldiers bravely stormed the beaches of Normandy, France. The Normandy beaches were chosen because of the range of air cover, and it was the shortest distance from Great Britain.  Five landing beaches were selected for... Continue Reading →

Army Birthday

The official birthday of the United States Army is June 14th, 1775.

Flag Day

Flag Day is celebrated on June 14th. It commemorates the adoption of the flag of the United States on June 14, 1777 by resolution of the Second Continental Congress.

Post 594 Flag Retirement Ceremony

Thomas Lake Park Pavilion 4425 Pilot Knob Road, Eagan, MN, United States

The flag retirement ceremony will be held on June 14 at 5:00 pm, at Thomas Lake Park Pavilion, 4425 Pilot Knob Road. Eagan. We will be joined by Boy and Girl Scouts, and members of our Legion Auxiliary.  Please try... Continue Reading →

National Hire A Veteran Day

Since 2017, July 25th is observed as National Hire A Veteran Day. Founded by Marine Corps veteran Dan Caporale (who also founded Hire Our Heroes), Hire A Veteran Day is meant as a call to action for those who hire... Continue Reading →

National Buffalo Soldiers Day

July 28th is National Buffalo Soldiers Day, the holiday celebrating the contributions of some of the earliest African-American troops in the United States military. These troops served on the Western frontier after the Civil War. They served in a variety... Continue Reading →

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