Post 340 Sheffield, Massachusetts
Post 340
Sheffield, Massachusetts
Photos
Sheffield American Legion Post 340 Howitzer
Hospital Donation
HISTORY
1940
Issuance of a temporary Charter
Dec 22, 1945
• May 29, 1950: Chartered Post 340 • May 1958: Acquired land, a former Revolutionary War Parade field, from the Town of Sheffield, Massachusetts. • 1963: A structure of steel and the roof built • 1970: First annual Chicken BBQ • 1974: Post Home building started • May 6, 1976: Acquired howitzer • September 1985: Mortgage retired • 2010: Donated land for Sheffield Senior Center and their septic system. • 2010: Renovated Hall interior • May 2012: New roof on building
• May 29, 1950: Chartered Post 340 • May 1958: Acquired land, a former Revolutionary War Parade field, from the Town of Sheffield, Massachusetts. • 1963: A structure of steel and the roof built • 1970: First annual Chicken BBQ • 1974: Post Home building started • May 6, 1976: Acquired howitzer • September 1985: Mortgage retired • 2010: Donated land for Sheffield Senior Center and their septic system. • 2010: Renovated Hall interior • May 2012: New roof on building
Sheffield American Legion Post 340
Dec 22, 1945
• December 22, 1945: Temporary Charter • May 29, 1950: Chartered Post 340 • May 1958: Acquired land, a former Revolutionary War Parade field, from the Town of Sheffield, Massachusetts. • 1963: A structure of steel and the roof built • 1970: First annual Chicken BBQ • 1974: Post Home building started • May 6, 1976: Acquired howitzer • September 1985: Mortgage retired • 2010: Donated land for Sheffield Senior Center and their septic system. • 2010: Renovated Hall interior • May 2012: New roof on..
• December 22, 1945: Temporary Charter • May 29, 1950: Chartered Post 340 • May 1958: Acquired land, a former Revolutionary War Parade field, from the Town of Sheffield, Massachusetts. • 1963: A structure of steel and the roof built • 1970: First annual Chicken BBQ • 1974: Post Home building started • May 6, 1976: Acquired howitzer • September 1985: Mortgage retired • 2010: Donated land for Sheffield Senior Center and their septic system. • 2010: Renovated Hall interior • May 2012: New roof on..
2010
Post 0340 Information
Aug 27, 2015
American Legion Post 340 P.O. Box 784 619 North Main (Route 7) Sheffield, MA 01257 Phone: 413-229-8614 Email: alpost340@gmail.com
American Legion Post 340 P.O. Box 784 619 North Main (Route 7) Sheffield, MA 01257 Phone: 413-229-8614 Email: alpost340@gmail.com
Service to the Sheffield Community
Aug 28, 2015
• Sponsor of Boy Scout Troop 28, Cub Scout Pack 28, Legion Baseball Team, Student Trooper, and Boys State • Donated collection boxes to gather unserviceable American flags for their proper disposal • Hall available for funerals’ functions • Center for hospital equipment to the ill • Care of veterans in local facility • Hall is available for emergency response center • Hall is used by “Breaking Bread”,Thursday meals • Classes for American flag etiquette • Sponsor of the Sheffield Memorial Day ceremony • Support..
• Sponsor of Boy Scout Troop 28, Cub Scout Pack 28, Legion Baseball Team, Student Trooper, and Boys State • Donated collection boxes to gather unserviceable American flags for their proper disposal • Hall available for funerals’ functions • Center for hospital equipment to the ill • Care of veterans in local facility • Hall is available for emergency response center • Hall is used by “Breaking Bread”,Thursday meals • Classes for American flag etiquette • Sponsor of the Sheffield Memorial Day ceremony • Support..
Post 340 Howitzer Re-Painted
Sep 1, 2017
Newly renovated! The Sheffield American Legion Post 340 howitzer. Thanks to Rob Derwisch and his crew, Jaclyn and Marion.
Newly renovated! The Sheffield American Legion Post 340 howitzer. Thanks to Rob Derwisch and his crew, Jaclyn and Marion.
