American Legion Adolph Pfister Post 1038
The American Legion
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. It is committed to mentoring youth and sponsoring programs in our communities, advocating patriotism and honor, promoting strong national security, and continued devotion to our fellow servicemembers and veterans.
The American Legion Adolph Pfister Post 1038 in Valhalla, is strong and growing with 100+ members. We are the largest local American Legion Post. Since 1931 we have received many awards and commendations for helping veterans at the VA Hudson Valley Health Care System in Montrose and for supporting community programs and charities. See below for a sample of the work we do and please consider joining us to carry on these traditions that help Veterans and America.
Veterans that continue to serve America
VA Food Pantry Drives
Early each December we host a Food Pantry Drive for VA Montrose at ShopRite Thornwood.
Our last drive alone collected nearly 10,000 pounds of non-perishable food products for veterans in need, plus we provide monthly monetary support to the VA Food Pantry.
Veterans Helping Veterans
The American Legion’s success depends entirely on active membership, participation and volunteerism. This Post belongs to the people it serves and the community in which it thrives. We are over 95 Legionnaires, strong and growing!
VA Patient Social Events
VA Patient Social Events
Supporting the VA Hudson Valley Healthcare System patients at our Post Home in Valhalla or at the VA.in Montrose. Social events include BBQ's, ward parties, catered dinners and so much more!
Veterans Helping the Community
American Legion Boys State
American Legion Boys State is among the most respected and selective educational programs of government instruction for U.S. high school students. In 2022 Post 1038 will sponsor six students.
Valhalla Troop 1 Boy Scouts
Valhalla Troop 1 is part of the Westchester-Putnam Council of the Boy Scouts of America and is proudly chartered by the American Legion Post 1038
Rosary Hill Home
Rosary Hill Home provides palliative care to those suffering from terminal cancer. Each Independence Day we participate in a flag folding ceremony with the Sisters for patients and their families
Memorial Day
Post 1038 coordinates the Valhalla Memorial Day Parade each year, a tradition since before WWII. The day includes a parade, ceremony & open house that features all time favorites hot dogs and ice cream!
Flag Day
Legionnaires are invited to the Virginia Road Elementary School for their Flag Day ceremony. A patriotic event which the student attend with much enthusiasm. See the video below
Veterans Day
Annual Veterans Day ceremony is held at the Valhalla Monuments followed by a flag retirement at Post 1038. The Scouts participate in this educational event. Additionally the Post is invited to local schools for Veterans Day assemblies.