Welcome to Jesse C Lynch

Memorial Post 71

Honoring and serving our veterans with pride

and dedication. Join us in our mission to

support those who served our nation.

CURRENT EVENTS

12/03   Breakfast 08:00 AM

                   Open to all veterans @ family

12/03   Marking Graves of Veterans 09:00 AM

                  Backup date 12/04 

12/05   Christmas Party 06:00 PM

                   Covered Dish

12/06    Pancake Breakfast CANCELLED

12/07    Lions Club Christmas Parade 03:00 PM

12/10    Breakfast 08:00 AM

                    Open to all veterans @ family

12/11    ExCom Meeting 06:00 PM   

12/12    Honors for (4) Unclaimed Veterans

                      Ft Jackson 10"00 AM

12/12   Wreaths Across America 12:00 PM

                     Post 71 - Wade Hampton Park Ceremony

12/13  Wreaths Across America 12:00 PM

                     Post 71 - Pineview Memorial Gardens

                     Wreaths will be placed by families

                     Then wreaths will be placed by guests 

12/13  Wreaths Across America 02:00 PM

                     Post 71 - Sunset Hill

12/13   Wreaths Across America 12:00 PM

                     Aiken Co Veteran's Council                   

                     Sunset Memorial Gardens

12/15   Vet & Spouse Planning 09:00-01:00 PM

                     Seminar

                     Aiken Co Gov't Bldg, Sandlapper Hall

                     1930 University Pkwy, Aiken

                     Free for veterans 

                     Reservations 803.642.1545

12/17   Breakfast 08:00 AM

                    Open to all veterans @ family

12/18   Spaghetti Dinner CANCELLED

12/24   Breakfast CANCELLED

12/14-22 Hannukah

12/25   Christmas

12/29   Monthly Meetings CANCELLED

12/30   Veteran'w Coffee 09:00-11:00 AM

                     Cavalier's in N. Augusta

12/31   Breakfast CANCELLED

 01/01   New Years 2026

01/07   Breakfast 08:00 AM

                    Open to all veterans @ family $8.00

01/08   ExCom Mtg 06:00 PM

01/14   Breakfast 08:00 AM

                    Open to all veterans @ family

01/15   Spaghetti Dinner 06:00 PM

                     Open to the public $10.00

01/21   Breakfast 08:00 AM

                    Open to all veterans @ family

01/26   Monthly Meeting(s) 06:00 PM

                    $9.00 for dinner

01/27   Dist 15 Meeting 06:30 PM

                    Post 153              

                    RSVP POC Bob Starnes    

01/27   AL Riders Mtg 06:00 PM

01/28   Breakfast 08:00 AM

                    Open to all veterans @ family

03/06   Post 71 Birthday Party

                    Tickets $20.00

 

Our Post

Wreaths Across

America

December 12, 2025

Wade Hampton Veteran's Park @12 PM

December 13, 2025

   Sunset Hill @ 2 PM

   Pineview Memorial @ 12 PM

LINKS

Veteran's Guide

https://veteransguide.org/back-pay-calculator/

 

Explore North Augusta ENA Web Site

https://explorenorthaugusta.com/calendar/

 

American Legion Department  of SC

https://southcarolinalegion.org/home

 

American Legion Flag & Emblem

https://emblem.legion.org/

 

Membership

 

CONTACT:

Mailing Address:

P.O. Box 6036

North Augusta, SC 29861-6036

 

Physical Address:

333 E. Spring Grove Ave.
North Augusta, SC 29841
post71commander@gmail.com
Tel: 803-341-9552

 

Volunteer Opportunities

Make a difference by volunteering with us. From organising events to community outreach, your time and effort can help us achieve our mission.

Post 71 supports numerous “local programs” including:

 

  • Ceremonial Honor Guard averaging 50 military funerals annually.
  • Boys State and Girls State educational programs.
  • Nathan Wolf Law Cadet Academy.
  • American Legion Riders Legacy Scholarship.
  • Memorial and Veterans Day Ceremonies.
  • Support for Wade Hampton Veterans park.
  • Support for:
    • JROTC
    • Legion Baseball
    • Sea Scout Ship 71
  • Local Veteran support through hospital and homebound visits.
  • Wreaths Across America.
  • Flag education.
  • Post 71 Museum honoring veterans.

Jesse C. Lynch Post No. 71, The American Legion, Inc.

A 501(c)(19) tax-exempt Veterans Service Organization, EIN: 57-6021978

© 2018 All Rights Reserved.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of events do you organise?

We organize a variety of events including social gatherings, educational seminars, and community outreach initiatives to support and connect veterans.

How can I become a member?

You can become a member by visiting an event at our Post and filling out a membership application.

333 E. Spring Grove Ave.
North Augusta, SC 29841
post71commander@gmail.com
Tel: 803-341-9552

Are there volunteer opportunities available?

Yes, we have numerous volunteer opportunities. You can help organise events, participate in community outreach, and more. See above for more details.

Get Involved Today!

Join us in our mission to support veterans. Whether it's through membership, volunteering, or attending events, your involvement makes a difference.