Member of VFW 6658 Emmitsburg places a flag for retirement during Flag Day Ceremony. This year marked the 100th anniversary of Flag Day. The Thurmont American Legion Post 168, in coordination with Legion Post 121 Emmitsburg and AMVETS Post 7 Thurmont, hosted a Flag Day Ceremony at Memorial Park.  Guest Speaker and special music set…

Thurmont American Legion Post 168, Thurmont We would like to thank all the supporters and volunteers that participated in our Golf Tournament. It was a success, and we can’t wait to have another one to support the Veterans. The Thurmont Legion is forming a Legion Riders group. Don’t ride a motorcycle? No worries. You can…

Over 600 wreaths were delivered to the Thurmont American Legion on the afternoon of December 16 by Wreaths Across America. The wreaths were placed on Veterans’ graves at Weller Cemetery and Blue Ridge Cemetery the following Saturday, December 18. The wreaths were purchased by the Thurmont Lions Club and were placed by Thurmont Scouts. Thanks…

Cub Scout Pack 270 hosted its bridging ceremony at annual pack campout and Blue and Gold ceremony at the Thurmont American Legion Post 168, June 4-6, 2021.  This campout is when the Cub Scouts move up/bridge to the next rank in their Cub Scouting program and earn any additional awards.  Due to COVID restrictions, their…

Thurmont American Legion Post 168 The American Legion family would like to extend a big shout-out to the seniors at Catoctin High School: Congratulations on your graduation! We wish the class of 2021 a happy and successful future. Flag Day ceremonies will be held Monday, June 14, 2021, at 6:00 p.m. The location is Thurmont…

We hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving and was able to spend time with their family. It seemed really strange not to be able to celebrate our Veterans in a way that we are accustomed to, but hopefully, Veterans were recognized for their service to our country. December will bring another quiet month to the…

Thurmont American Legion Post 168 Happy Veterans Day!  Who/What is a Veteran?  Title 38 of the Code of Federal Regulations defines a Veteran as “a person who served in the active military, naval, or air service and who was discharged or released under conditions other than dishonorable.” To show our appreciation to our Veterans, if…

Thurmont American Legion Post 168 Ed Gravatt, Past Commander Just in case any of you haven’t noticed, the Town of Thurmont did an excellent job in cleaning up after Colorfest, and wasn’t it a beautiful weekend. I want to send out a big “Thank You” to several members of our Sons of the American Legion…

The Thurmont Top Shots are the youth shooting sports athletes that participate in the youth trapshooting program at the Thurmont Conservation and Sportsman’s Club. With the support of the Thurmont American Legion Post 168, eight members of the Top Shots participated in the 2017 AIM Grand National Championships, held at the World Shooting and Recreational…

On June 14, 2017, a Flag Day Ceremony at Thurmont’s Memorial Park was hosted by the communities of Emmitsburg and Thurmont, with the support of Thurmont American Legion Post 168, Emmitsburg American Legion Post 121, Thurmont Amvets Post 7, and Emmitsburg VFW Post 6658. Area Boy Scouts, Girls Scouts, Cub Scouts, Brownies, and Venture Crew…

Thurmont American Legion Post 168 Ed Gravatt, Past Commander Guess what? It’s time for Colorfest already! Get the swimming pools covered and start raking those leaves. It’s time to get the air conditioners covered or taken out of the windows and to fill up those oil tanks—old man winter is on its way. Speaking of…

The Thurmont American Legion Post 168 Auxiliary is looking for Active Duty and Veterans who live in Thurmont and the surrounding communities. More information will be available once we hear from you. Please mail your name, address, telephone number, and email address to: Thurmont American Legion Post 168, ATTENTION Lisa M. Reed, 8 Park Lane,…