American Legion Post 2

About

Henry J. Sweeney Post #2 is the largest American Legion in NH. Located across from Gill Stadium/JFK Arena, at 251 Maple St, Manchester, NH.

Story

American Legion Department of NH Post 2
American Legion Auxiliary Department of NH Unit 2
Sons of the American Legion Detachment of NH Squadron 2

Mission

The American Legion was chartered and incorporated by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veterans organization devoted to mutual helpfulness. It is the nation’s largest wartime veterans service organization, committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow service members and veterans.

Hundreds of local American Legion programs and activities strengthen the nation one community at a time. American Legion Baseball is one of the nation’s most successful amateur athletic programs, educating young people about the importance of sportsmanship, citizenship and fitness. The Heroes to Hometowns program connects local Legionnaires with recovering wounded warriors and their families, providing a variety of support activities. The Legion raises millions of dollars in donations at the local, state and national levels to help veterans and their families and to provide college scholarship opportunities.

The American Legion is a nonpartisan, not-for-profit organization with great political influence perpetuated by its grass-roots involvement in the legislation process from local districts to Capitol Hill. Legionnaires’ sense of obligation to community, state and nation drives an honest advocacy for veterans in Washington. The Legion stands behind the issues most important to the nation's veterans community, backed by resolutions passed by volunteer leadership.

The American Legion’s success depends entirely on active membership, participation and volunteerism. The organization belongs to the people it serves and the communities in which it thrives.

"A place to gather and support the veterans and the community. This building is not just an American Legion but also a VFW and a DAV meeting place.There is a function hall that can be rented out to members and non-members by calling Maryann 603-623-9145 Monday-Wednesday during the day.Friday nights usually have a band playing, classic rock style music, with lots of room for dancing and enjoying the atmosphere.Bar is open during business hours with 10 beers on tap, 40+ beers in the cooler and over 90 different liquors to make you the perfect drink.Private bar, members and guests welcome. Talk to any of the bartenders, officers or members in how to become a member. Membership is not just for veterans, it’s worth it to ask."