Welcome to our Website!
We are American Legion Post 171 in Damascus, Maryland. We are veterans, men, and women who have served honorably in the armed forces as prescribed by law. The Post was founded in the fall of 1945. Our Post includes more than 300 Legionnaires, who, like all American Legion (www.legion.org) members, are volunteers who serve with a commitment to support our fellow service members and veterans, mentor our young Americans, sponsor community service programs, and advocate for strengthening our nation’s defense and security, patriotism and honor.
Damascus Post 171’s Legion Family includes our Auxiliary Unit 171 (Eligibility Requirements) (Joining) and Sons of the American Legion Squadron 171 (www.legion.org/sons).
We raise money for our activities and charitable donations with weekly cash Bingo on Thursday evenings and public events like shrimp feasts and oyster roasts at various times each year. We invite you to join us for these events.
Our Legion Family organizations meet monthly on the second Monday with the SAL and Unit meeting at 7 PM. The American Legion Post 171 meets at 7:30. All meetings are at the Post Home located at 10201 Lewis Drive, Damascus, Maryland 20872. We are continuously seeking and welcoming new members. If interested in becoming one of us in the Post, Auxiliary, or SAL Squadron, please contact us at (301) 253-0769 or info@legionpost171.org.
Thank you for supporting the American Legion.
Steve Monteiro
Post Commander
Upcoming Events
Join us for Bingo!
| On Thursday nights (except Holidays) - doors open at 5:00 PM and games start at 7:00 PM. A snack bar is also available! WEATHER POLICY – We will make a decision based on the conditions by Noon on Thursdays whether or not to cancel and post at 301-253-0769, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/DamascusPost171 and on the Post web site at: legionpost171.org |
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Select the Bingo card below for game information. |
| Saturday, April 1, 2023 American Legion - Post 171 10201 Lewis Drive, Damascus Doors Open at 5:30 PM Bingo Starts at 7:00 PM |
Unit 171 A Bingo Extravaganza! |
Play Bingo for Cash Prizes! Select the icon above for details. |
Open to the community!
Post only events:
Pancake breakfast Saturday, March 11th, 7:30 to 9:30 AM
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Chose from: pancakes, french toast, eggs, sausage gravy, sausage patties, biscuits, toast, fruit cup, coffee, juice, and milk. |
Come out and enjoy the camaraderie of other members and their guests. Donations only, so you can't beat the price! |
For a listing of all Post activities please go to the Events Calendar. Rental requests for event dates are being accepted. If you have a question regarding rentals, contact Larry Matthews, the Rental Agent, at (301) 370-4079 or lawrence.matthews17@gmail.com.
