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THE AMERICAN LEGION RIDGE POST 255 P. O. Box 237 13390 Point Lookout Rd Ridge, MD 20680 Phone: (301) 872-5349 |
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Ridge made application for Post of The American Legion in July 1950, signed by temporary Post Commander, Harry O. Ewing with 16 members listed. They held meetings in the Ridge Firehouse and the Knights of Columbus Hall. In May 1953, they broke ground to build the post home, but it wasn’t until 1964 that the building was completed and dedicated. During those years, many oyster scalds, turkey shoots, and chicken dinners were held to support the building fund. The Legions main focus was to support the veterans, promote Americanism, and community service. Ridge Post 255 has over 50 years of working these legion programs.
Americanism – Ridge Post and Unit work to keep patriotism a part of the education of every child. Our Memorial Day Parade with distribution of flags has long been a community event. The Veterans Day Parade and Flag Day Ceremonies are supported by both the Post and Unit.
Community Service – Ridge Post has long served the local community by forming the first Rescue Squad in St. Mary’s County in 1953. The ball field has been used by many teams over the years, including Little League, baseball, softball, and Pig Skin Football and benefit ball games for the Fire Department and Rescue Squad. Outdoor dances have also been held on the ball field.
Veterans Affairs & Rehabilitation – Ridge Post & Unit support the veterans hospitals and the Charlotte Hall Veterans Home. The Post Service Officer is always ready to help a veteran or his family in their time of need.
Ridge Post 255 is one of nearly 15,000 American Legion Posts worldwide. The American Legion is always there for you and your family. We're “Still Serving America!”
The American Legion, America's largest veterans organization, was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic, mutual-help, veterans organization, and now numbers nearly 3 million members. They rely on membership strength to support their fight on Capital Hill for veteran’s benefits. National headquarters is in Indianapolis, Indiana, with additional offices in Washington, DC.
If you are on active duty today, anywhere in the world, or have served during any eligible war eras, you are a veteran and you're eligible to become a Legionnaire!
If you are interested in becoming a member, stop by The American Legion Ridge Post 255, contact us at (301) 872-5439, or send us an email (legion@tqci.net) and we will contact you.
To learn about a free service -- the availability of military funeral honors for Veterans in Maryland -- go to www.mdmildep.org/funeralprogram.