Listed here are some of our volunteer activities and programs supported by members of William Graham Post 173:
Memorial Day - The Post 173 Color Guard leads the Memorial Day Parade. After the parade, a Memorial Day ceremony is hosted by the Legion and VFW in honor of our departed veterans. Parade at 10 am. Presentatin to follow at Amory.
Independence Day - The Post 173 Color Guard leads the July 4th Parade. Veterans ride on a boat float provided by JNT Marine. Legion funds are used to support post activities, scholarships and other post commitments to the community.
Post Honor Guard - The William Graham Post 173 Honor Guard honors fallen veterans by providing a rifle salute and taps during funeral services. Funeral Directors contact the American Legion to schedule honor guard services during a veteran's funeral.
Veteran Grave Site flags - Before Memorial Day, Post 173 places flags on veteran's graves in Hillside Cemetery. We remove the flags after Veteran's Day.
Whitewater Main Street Flags - Post 173 places flags on Main Street lamp posts for the Memorial Day, Flag Day, July 4th and Veteran's Day.
Badger Boys State - This program teaches the workings of government "by doing"; but it is much more than that. It is a week long journey through a great many things that make us who we are; leaders, friends, students, athletes, and most of all citizens of our respective cities, towns, and our great state. This is a journey which can be described as challenging and rewarding (and fun) experiences by those who have already participated in the program. Post 173 sponsors boys for this program. Additional information can be found on the Badger Boys State web site.
Badger Girls State - This program is conducted by the American Legion Auxiliary of Wisconsin. The program teaches an understanding of our democratic form of government. It originated in 1941 and has been a major project of the American Legion Auxiliary since that time. Post 173 sponsors girls for this program. Additional information can be found on the Badger Girl's State web site
American Legion Scholarships - Each year Post 173 provides scholarships for Whitewater High School Students intending to go on to Post High School Universities, Colleges and Programs providing non-degreed training programs. In 2021 four, one thousand dollar scholarships were given. Check with the High School Counselors for further information and applications.
Outstanding Athlete Award - An award for the most outstanding high school athlete for the past year at Whitewater High School is presented to either the boy, or the girl.
Quilts for Vets - Each year Post 173 is given15 patriotic hand made lap quilts to pass out to veterans who would want one. Contact the Post on this site.
Independence Day - The Post 173 Color Guard leads the July 4th Parade. Veterans ride on a boat float provided by JNT Marine. Legion funds are used to support post activities, scholarships and other post commitments to the community.
Post Honor Guard - The William Graham Post 173 Honor Guard honors fallen veterans by providing a rifle salute and taps during funeral services. Funeral Directors contact the American Legion to schedule honor guard services during a veteran's funeral.
Veteran Grave Site flags - Before Memorial Day, Post 173 places flags on veteran's graves in Hillside Cemetery. We remove the flags after Veteran's Day.
Whitewater Main Street Flags - Post 173 places flags on Main Street lamp posts for the Memorial Day, Flag Day, July 4th and Veteran's Day.
Badger Boys State - This program teaches the workings of government "by doing"; but it is much more than that. It is a week long journey through a great many things that make us who we are; leaders, friends, students, athletes, and most of all citizens of our respective cities, towns, and our great state. This is a journey which can be described as challenging and rewarding (and fun) experiences by those who have already participated in the program. Post 173 sponsors boys for this program. Additional information can be found on the Badger Boys State web site.
Badger Girls State - This program is conducted by the American Legion Auxiliary of Wisconsin. The program teaches an understanding of our democratic form of government. It originated in 1941 and has been a major project of the American Legion Auxiliary since that time. Post 173 sponsors girls for this program. Additional information can be found on the Badger Girl's State web site
American Legion Scholarships - Each year Post 173 provides scholarships for Whitewater High School Students intending to go on to Post High School Universities, Colleges and Programs providing non-degreed training programs. In 2021 four, one thousand dollar scholarships were given. Check with the High School Counselors for further information and applications.
Outstanding Athlete Award - An award for the most outstanding high school athlete for the past year at Whitewater High School is presented to either the boy, or the girl.
Quilts for Vets - Each year Post 173 is given15 patriotic hand made lap quilts to pass out to veterans who would want one. Contact the Post on this site.
