We hope the new year has been good for you so far! There has been a lot of illness going around, so please check in on the elderly in your life. Make grocery runs for them, see if they need rides to the doctor or the pharmacy, or just sit and talk with them if…

We hope everyone had a very Merry Christmas and a safe and Happy New Year. If you didn’t pay your membership dues by December 31, 2025, your key card has been deactivated. Please stop by or mail your dues to the Legion as soon as possible. Any questions, please contact the Post at 301-271-4411 or…

November 28, 1952 The Great Tootsie Roll Drop: During the Korean Conflict, everything had a code name to throw off Chinese anti-aircraft units. Marines sent out a frantic call for 60-mm mortar ammunition, code named “Tootsie Rolls.” Somebody didn’t read up on his code book. Fighting for their lives in the frozen wastes of Chosin,…

Another fun fact brought to you by our Commander Debra Middendorff: Smarties, as we know them today, got their start back in the 1940s, when British engineer and bona fide candy connoisseur Edward Dee moved to New Jersey with his family and set up Ce De Candy. The company would eventually adopt the name of…

Fun fact brought to you by our Commander Debra Middendorff: Add M&M’S to the list of amazing things brought to us by the United States Military. The candies were invented in 1941 as a military ration. Their hard candy shell is designed to keep the chocolate inside from melting, making them perfect for foxhole consumption.…

June was the installation of officers. We are pleased to share with you the following Volunteers that have stepped up to hold an Office and serve our Veterans and Community. Legion: Commander Debra Middendorff, Vice Commander Connie Trica, Adjutant Nicolas Middendorff, Finance Officer Carie Stafford, Asst. Finance Officer Stephanie Lagana, Judge Advocate James Mackley, Chaplain/DEC…

Here’s to wishing everyone a safe and enjoyable 4th of July. National Hire a Veteran Day is July 25. Veterans bring competitive skills to civilian jobs, along with core values cultivated by Military Service. To learn more about this day, check out the website at veteran.com/hire-a-veteran-day. In June, we held an installation of new officers…

What an awesome time the children and their families had at our Annual Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 12. We didn’t let the dreary day dampen our spirits. The children were treated with a visit from the Easter Bunny, a basket of eggs with candy, and tickets that they could use at the prize…

March came in like a lion, and the lion pretty much stayed all month. That wind has been something fierce! Hopefully, April will bring calm, warm weather and lots of beauty. I don’t know about you, but I am ready for some fun outside activities. The youth will be playing spring sports, so be sure…

A great time was had by all on Veterans Day during the Armed Forces Bus Tour. The tour included Arlington Cemetery, War Memorials, and Changing of the Guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier with a Wreath Ceremony.  The Auxiliary would like to thank all the Veterans who attended the Veterans luncheon on November…

What a beautiful weekend we experienced at Octoberfest! We would like to thank everyone that supported the entire Legion Family. Whether you helped with setup, take down, baking, manning the bake sale or beer garden, or were a patron to these areas and the kitchen, we appreciate your support! Hopefully, you signed up for the…

American Legion Post 168, ThurmontThe Pop-Up Shops have been a great hit! But due to Octoberfest, we are taking a break in October. We will return with Shop Small Weekend on November 30 and Christmas in Thurmont on December 7. Calling all Legion members (yes, SAL and Auxiliary, too), we are in need of volunteers…

American Legion Post 168, ThurmontThe Membership Picnic will be held on Sunday, September 8, starting at 1:00 p.m. Doors open at noon. Tickets are $25.00 each and are available at the bar. To purchase a ticket and attend the picnic, your 2024 dues need to be paid and you must be 21 years old. The…

American Legion Post 168, Thurmont In a few short weeks, these students and many others will be starting the school year. Congratulations to the Thurmont Legion Scholarship winners. Best of luck to everyone, and we wish you a successful school year. The 3rd Annual Golf Tournament was another huge success for Platoon22. Thanks to all…

American Legion Post 168, Thurmont Happy Independence Day—the day America was born, because of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, separating us from Great Britain. Have a safe and enjoyable holiday! June 15th was a beautiful day to have our Car Show. There were some spiffy-looking vehicles on the lot!…

American Legion Post 168, Thurmont May was Poppy month. Thurmont Mayor John Kinnaird started off Poppy season by getting the first Poppy from Miss Poppy, Ella.       Did you register for the 3rd Annual Golf Tournament at Maple Run Golf Course?  This will benefit Platoon 22. Not a golfer? Think about sponsoring, and there are many…

American Legion Post 168, Thurmont April showers bring May flowers! I just hope it didn’t drown them all! Speaking of flowers, May is Poppy month. The last Friday of May is National Poppy Day! Wear a red poppy to honor the fallen and support the living who have worn our nation’s uniform. Don’t have a…

American Legion Post 168, Thurmont It looks like spring is finally here! The flowers are all starting to bloom. The children will start their outdoor sports, and life will get busy. Remember to always check in on our Veterans. April 5th is Gold Star Spouses Day. This is a day that honors spouses who lost…

American Legion Post 168, Thurmont Wow, things sure have slowed down a bit. We hope everyone had a happy and safe New Year! Thank goodness the first snowfall of the year was not as bad as they were calling for, but the wind was something else! Hopefully, you were able to join us for Candy…

Wreaths Across America is an annual collaborative that honors our nation’s veterans around the holidays by placing wreaths on their graves. Several organizations went to work to transport, deliver, unload, and distribute wreaths in the Thurmont area on Wednesday, December 13, 2023. A Sheetz truck delivered 72 boxes containing 12 wreaths per box for a…