College Scholarship Competitioin
Do you know a high school student who could use help paying for college? Watch the video below and let them know about the VFW’s… Read More »College Scholarship Competitioin
Daniel Payne
National Anthem Singing Contest
Spread patriotism through song! Youth ages six to 16 are encouraged to enter the VFW Auxiliary national anthem singing contest, Get Excited for the Red,… Read More »National Anthem Singing Contest
June 14 is Flag Day
Who designed the original “Stars and Stripes” flag of the United States is a point never definitely confirmed. Was it Betsy Ross, expert Philadelphia seamstress,… Read More »June 14 is Flag Day
An unexpected Memorial Day observance
Ray Pitz – Thursday, May 28, 2020 For Dale Potts, it was an unusual Tualatin Memorial Day observance Monday, May 25. It was the first… Read More »An unexpected Memorial Day observance
Tualatin Veteran’s Survey
The city of Tualatin is researching possible locations for a veteran’s memorial. The Historical Society sees this as an important call to action. We are… Read More »Tualatin Veteran’s Survey
Virtual Memorial Day Ceremonies
This year, the normal ceremonies commemorating Memorial Day will be held virtually. The 152nd National Memorial Day Observance to honor America’s fallen military service members at… Read More »Virtual Memorial Day Ceremonies
VFW National Home for Children
Winter Fun at the VFW National Home for Children Thanks to our generous supporters, 2020 is our 95th year of providing a safe, nurturing environment… Read More »VFW National Home for Children
Teen from Oregon in the Running to Win a $30,000 Scholarship from the VFW
It’s incredibly inspiring to hear high school students take pride in America. Young people all across the nation recorded audio essays on “What Makes America… Read More »Teen from Oregon in the Running to Win a $30,000 Scholarship from the VFW
Art Contest for Students in Grades K-8
Illustrating America is a patriotic art contest for elementary and middle/junior high school students that encourages students’ artistic abilities and rewards their hard work. … Read More »Art Contest for Students in Grades K-8
Young American Creative Patriotic Art
Each year, more than 3,500 high school students from across the country enter the VFW Auxiliary’s Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest. The first-place winner… Read More »Young American Creative Patriotic Art