For those of you traveling from Omaha, 156th street, going north by Bennington is closed. You can go north on 168th street to Pawnee highway take a right, follow the detour signs to Bennington and the post location.
The American Legion Post 266 monthly meeting
The American Legion Post 266 monthly meeting will be held 8-6-20, Thursday, 7 PM.
We will practice social distancing and facemasks are optional.
Nebraska Medal of Honor Highway receives new sign
It was January 31st that Governor Ricketts signed legislation to turn Nebraska’s portion of US Highway 20 into Nebraska Medal of Honor Highway.
In the world of military service, the Congressional Medal of Honor is a decoration of the highest order. It is the most esteemed award that can be given to a serviceman.
It was January 31st that Governor Ricketts signed legislation to turn Nebraska’s portion of US Highway 20 into Nebraska Medal of Honor Highway.
It was a show of reverence that doubles as being the largest monument in Nebraska’s history.
“A memorial never to be forgotten,” said Daryl Harrison, Vice Commander of the Nebraska Department of the American Legion. “A memorial to Nebraska’s greatest military heroes.”
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Fireworks sales start June 25, 2020 to July 4, 2020 at the American Legion post 266 in Bennington Nebraska.
American Legion Post 266
15312 S 2nd St (Bennington Main Street) Bennington, Nebraska 68007
2020 Dates: June 25, 2020 to July 4, 2020
2020 Hours:
3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. June 25, 2020 to July 2, 2020
2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. July 3 to July 4, 2020
We are asking everyone to wear a face mask and social distancing is required.
Air conditioned inside sales
Map CLICK HERE
More information CLICK HERE
The American Legion Post 266 annual members
The American Legion Post 266 annual members
We have the new 2021 annual membership cards from the American Legion Department of Nebraska. You can renew your annual membership for 2021 now.
On-Line: CLICK HERE
OR
Mail in your dues notice and check for $35.00 to: PO BOX 215, 15312 S 2nd St, Bennington, Nebraska 68007
First for two signs is bring placed on the Medal of Honor highway
Veterans Display
The Reichmuth Funeral Home in Elkhorn will have these Tall Towers, featuring 32 standards on display at Prospect Hills Cemetery in Elkhorn from Friday, May 22 through Tues, May 26. It will honor Veterans who loss their lives after 911.
American Legion Post #266 Information
American Legion Post #266 will not be holding Memorial Day services at Flower Hill, Prairie View and the German cemetery due to the coronavirus. Flags and crosses will be put out for our Veterans.
The June 4 Legion meeting is cancelled. We will hope to meet in August and elect officers. Please watch our website and Facebook page for information on our Firework Sales.
The May 7, 2020 American Legion post 266 monthly meeting has been cancelled
The May 7, 2020 American Legion post 266 monthly meeting has been cancelled
Proclamation – Vietnam War Veterans Day
