Welcome to American Legion Post 903. We are a small group of Veterans, Sons of the American Legion and Auxiliary. We are here to help support our Veterans their families & the Community. We Maintain the Tannersville War Memorial & hold our Ceremonies there. We replace the American flags on our Veterans Graves twice a year at all the Cemeteries in Pocono Township. Our members are part of & work closely with other Veterans Organizations like the Monroe County Honor Guard, Operation Chillout for our homeless veterans, Disabled American Veterans & the Monroe County Veterans Association. We also have the help & Support of Boy Scout Troop 85 & the Civil Air Patrol Cadets from Tobyhanna Army Depot.
In 2015 with the help of Boy Scout Troop 85 & an Eagle Scout project we installed 6 new flag poles & new lighting at the War Memorial.
In 2016 we installed 6 new Park benches, one for each Branch of Service & one for our POW’S & MIA’S. We also installed a Plaque for ALL those from Monroe County that never returned from Vietnam.
In 2017 for the 100th Anniversary of the United States entering WW I we installed a Plaque to remember those who died during WW I from Monroe County.
In 2018 we to completed the walkway in front of the Memorial & start the WW II plaque & have part of it installed by July 4th. We have a Scout from Troop 85 that wants to do his Eagle Scout project at the War Memorial. Other projects at the Memorial will be Korean Plaque, War on Terror Plaque. Planting of small trees or bushes one for each War. A small Plaque listing the dates of the War & all those killed & missing from the Revolutionary war up to the War on Terror.
Veterans Memorial Park in Tannersville Pennsylvannia off Rt 611 & Rt 715
25 Fairview Avenue, Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania 18344, United States
American Legion Post 903 & the Thomas Bowditch Foundation is proud to announce the 1st Annual Art Exhibition of Monroe County, to be held in a former Catholic Church at 27 Fairview Ave, Mt Pocono PA. The Exhibition will run from August 30th to September 27th 2024. Opening night and Reception will take place on August 30th.
The Art Exhibition is a juried exhibition. There is a $10 registration fee for each piece submitted, (Veterans are free and will have their own exhibition space) Art work accepted in all mediums, must be framed and or matted with a protective covering. Sculptures are accepted in all mediums including wood and metal work. Art works can be submitted between August 18th and 24th at 27 Fairview Ave between 9 Am & 3 Pm.
Jury awards will consist of prize ribbons & certificates, 1st, 2nd, 3rd, Honorable Mention, and overall Best in show. Categories will include Art: All mediums, Sculptures :All mediums except wood & Metal, Wood Sculpture, Metal sculpture, & Veteran Awards.
Opening Night & Reception will take place on Friday, August 30th, at 7Pm at 27 Fairview Ave., Mt Pocono PA, Light refreshments and Entertaiment will be provided.
There will be an opportunity to participate in a Tricky Tray & Door prizes on opening night of the Exhibition.
For more information, you can contact us at eagle55@ptd.net or 570-369-3727
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