Stephen Manchester American Legion Post 62

10/14/2025

Established by the Continental Congress on October 13, 1775, the Navy humbly began with just two armed vessels - to intercept British supply ships.
As we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the US Navy, join us in wishing a Happy Birthday to all the heroes who have served - and continue to serve - at sea. ⚓️

09/10/2025

05/23/2025

Westbrook’s annual Memorial Day parade and ceremonies 🇺🇸

04/20/2025

Happy 96th birthday to our Stephen W Manchester American Legion Post 62 building today 🇺🇸

03/15/2025

Today is a special day for us in the American Legion veteran’s organization- still 2 million+ members strong - as we honor 106 Years of Service 🇺🇸

Originally formed by US soldiers on March 15th 1919 - four months after WW1 ended while awaiting transport back from Europe - the Legion has been a strong veteran advocate for the past 106 years in our local communities, with the famous 1944 “GI Bill” among its many, many successes 🇺🇸

Happy 106th birthday, American Legion 🇺🇸🎂

08/11/2024

In 2016, our Westbrook American Legion Post 62 was pleased to help support this wonderful downtown Westbrook recreation project - not far from our post - with a letter of support.
Unfortunately, the intended project resulted in an overall loss of recreational amenities to the community.
While that 2016-2023 project phase is now complete, it looks Westbrook may now have a new opportunity to improve this area even more.
Please join us in helping enhance the lives of youth and families in our community through taking ths brief survey attached - as every vote could help acquire critical federal funding.

Communities can be enhanced by "a sense of place" - i.e. how well citizens and visitors alike feel connected to their physical surroundings. Outdoor public spaces - including parks and recreation areas - create oases where people come together to foster inclusion, community pride, and improve the li...

04/20/2024

Happy 95th birthday to our Westbrook American Legion Post 62 building 🇺🇸🎉

03/20/2024

Summers coming !!!

03/15/2024

Today is a special day for us in the American Legion - still 2 million+ members strong.
Originally formed by US soldiers on March 15th 1919 - four months after WW1 ended while awaiting transport back from Europe - the Legion has been a strong veteran advocate for the past 104 years in our local communities, with the famous 1944 “GI Bill” among its many, many successes.

Happy 105th birthday, American Legion 🇺🇸🎂

10/23/2023

We are well on our way to raise the necessary funds for our new roof at Westbrook American Legion Post 62 - and with the help of Jetblue’s Community Connection program - the public now has an opportunity to help our efforts reach the finish line for this building that has served as a community hub for 94 years!
On November 11th - Veterans Day 🇺🇸 - after the City of Westbrook’s 11am ceremonies - we’ll be drawing the winner of two round trip tickets good for a year anywhere that Jetblue flies - value up to $900. ✈️
$5 per chance, or iterations of 5 chances for $20.
Please PM our Post Vice Commander and Americanism Officer Phil Spiller if interested.
We will only be selling 1000 chances!

10/04/2023

Tonight at our monthly dinner and program - we are honored to have City of Westbrook Economic Development Director Dan Stevenson join us on project and development updates in the city.
All veterans and guests are welcome to our monthly dinners catered by Profenno's Pizzeria & Pub on the first Wednesday of every month - starting at 6pm at 17 Dunn St in Westbrook.