Freehold American Legion - Monmouth Post 54

05/23/2026

05/23/2026

RAIN OR SHINE
8:30 AM, Saturday, May 23, 2026
Maplewood Cemetery

05/20/2026

Summer is right around the corner! Start it right by spending an enjoyable Saturday evening with music performed by the talented Alex Chernick. Members, invite your friends and make some summer 2026 memories!

The last Saturday in May.

05/11/2026

Memorial Day veteran's grave flags at Maplewood Cemetery will be placed on Saturday, May 23rd.

05/09/2026

A thank you note to those members and friends who answered our plea for donations to help replace our air conditioning system. The new system has been installed and is ready for the summer heat.

Because of your generosity, the system is paid in full and we didn't have to borrow any money!

If you've ever been in the back yard during the summer when the old system came on, you know that it was so loud that it was impossible to talk when the compressor was running and your ears rang for a while after it stopped. The new unit is so quiet that you don't even know that it's running. That and the anticipated electricity savings from the more efficient unit make this a real win for the post.

Thank you everyone!

PS, It's an old building and we have other needs so, if you want to help, your tax deductible donation will be gladly accepted!

05/09/2026

At the recent Post 54 member meeting, 10 year old Eloise Richmond made a presentation before the members. Eloise is a student at Art Beins Karate and Kickboxing, here in Freehold, and will be testing for her black belt in July.

To meet the requirements for the black belt test, each candidate must perform community service. Part of the black belt curriculum and training is about dedication, compassion and giving back to the community. For her service project, Eloise has chosen a cause that is very important to her family, supporting and honoring veterans.

Eloise will be collecting items, such as socks and hygienic items, that will be given to military veterans in need living in the area. Eloise's grandfather, the late Eugene Richmond, was a veteran and past commander of Post 54 from 1990-1992. The Richmond family has always been good to the post and Eloise is carrying on a family tradition.

Anyone wanting to donate to the veterans can drop items off at the post for the next week or so.

Shown here with Eloise are Post 54 Commander Vincent Bruno and Unit 54 Auxiliary Treasurer, Christa Dailey.

05/09/2026

At the May American Legion membership meeting, Post 54 commander Vince Bruno presented Eagle Scout candidate Michael Romeo with a Certificate of Appreciation.

One of the requirements to become an Eagle Scout is to plan, develop, and lead a significant community service project. To fulfill this requirement Michael organized a team that painted all the trim and doors of the downstairs area of our post home. Additionally, Michael solicited donations to purchase the paint and needed supplies and made repairs to the woodwork and doors before painting them.

The future Eagle Scout and his team did an outstanding job, we've received many compliments on how much brighter the post is.

Thank you Michael and team, Post 54 salutes you!

04/17/2026

There will be an American Legion service for Cecil at Freeman's on Wednesday, April 22nd at 6:30 PM. Any Legion member that wants to participate, please be at Freeman's by 6:15.

It is our sad duty to inform you of the passing of our member and friend to all, Cecil Barnes. Cecil is a veteran of the United States Army and a 41 year member of American Legion Post 54. Rest in Peace Cecil.

View Cecil L. Barnes, Sr.'s obituary, contribute to their memorial, see their funeral service details, and more.

03/10/2026

Saint Patrick's Day, Tuesday, March 17th, we will be serving our annual Corned Beef and Cabbage dinner!

02/18/2026

If anyone receives an advertisement to buy American Legion Post 54 shirts, that's not us, it's a scam. Do not buy these!