The American Legion Disney-Bell Post 66

The American Legion Disney-Bell Post 66 Disney-Bell Post 66 of the American Legion in Bowie, Maryland In the late 20's and early 30's the WWI Veterans were having very hard times. by the military.

In Bowie many had been gassed and wounded in WWI. There were no VA hospitals, no bonus, no compensation, plus the depression. Some were unable to do manual work. Things were hard for them. The Bonus Bill was vetoed, the Bonus Marchers were run out of Washington, D.C. But something was learned -promises to veterans are soon forgotten in peace time. Marching and rioting gets you no where, but turns

the Government off. It was soon learned by our Bowie Vets, the way was through proper channels -Congressmen, Senators and the President. The American Legion was founded March 15, 1919 in Paris, France and was having some success, but it did not have the membership to be heard loud and clear, so the National Organization was out recruiting. It took 15 wartime Veterans to form a local Post, so the Bowie Veterans recruited the necessary 15 locally, and a temporary Charter was granted February 20, 1932 to Bowie Post #66. It was the 66th Post formed in Maryland. The first meetings were held in the members' homes, then the I.O.O.F. Hall, then Aaron's Lunch Room and then the Bowie School (which is now Huntington Community Center). In 1948, they were granted 7.6. acres from the Department of Interior by an act of Congress - last bill passed and sponsored by Senator Butler. Day rooms from Ft. Belvoir were dismantled, moved to the site on Bowie-Laurel Road and reassembled. Over the years these buildings were replaced by what is now being used. The name of the Post was changed after WWII, naming it after the first man killed from the Bowie area in WWI, William Aubrey Disney, and the first killed from the Bowie, area in WWII, Sylvester Bell, - thus the name Disney-Bell.

06/10/2026

MONDAY, JUNE 15TH, AT POST 66, JOIN US FOR TIKI BAR TRIVIA

06/10/2026

Friday Night Dinner June 12th 6:30 pm Fried Shrimp. baked potato, salad and dessert $15

This Wednesday Executive Comittee meeting at 7pm! All Officers are encouraged to attend.
06/08/2026

This Wednesday Executive Comittee meeting at 7pm! All Officers are encouraged to attend.

📢📢PLEASE NOTE:📢📢 If you are calling the Post for Post Everlasting, Please call after 3pm during open hours as we current...
06/04/2026

📢📢PLEASE NOTE:📢📢
If you are calling the Post for Post Everlasting, Please call after 3pm during open hours as we currently do not have a voicemail system for messages. Thank you for understanding.

As we are planning to have a Post wide Post Everlasting ceremony in the fall, we want to ensure to celebrate all of our Post 66 Family that have past on. If you know of someone that we may not be aware that has past on, please share with us.
You may message our DM or contact the Post for Deb McMeans. See flyer below.
We will continue to re post this reminder periodically... Thank you and God Bless all...

Joining us this Saturday at Post 66 in Bowie to watch the Belmont Stakes, fun racing and your post family!
06/03/2026

Joining us this Saturday at Post 66 in Bowie to watch the Belmont Stakes, fun racing and your post family!

Come see us this Friday June 5th at 6 pm.For dinner by P n G catering, please call the post at 301 464 9814 place your o...
06/02/2026

Come see us this Friday June 5th at 6 pm.For dinner by P n G catering, please call the post at 301 464 9814 place your orders!

As we are planning to have a Post wide Post Everlasting ceremony in the fall, we want to ensure to celebrate all of our ...
05/28/2026

As we are planning to have a Post wide Post Everlasting ceremony in the fall, we want to ensure to celebrate all of our Post 66 Family that have past on. If you know of someone that we may not be aware that has past on, please share with us.
You may message our DM or contact the Post for Deb McMeans. See flyer below.
We will continue to re post this reminder periodically... Thank you and God Bless all...

For any that may have been attending...
05/21/2026

For any that may have been attending...

Due to the forecasted weather conditions, the 2026 Memorial Day Parade scheduled for May 23 has been canceled. Visit cityofbowie.org to explore other upcoming events and activities.

Hey you....Did you order your Club Meal from Post 66 for tomorrow? If not, stop by at 630pm tomorrow there may be a few ...
05/21/2026

Hey you....Did you order your Club Meal from Post 66 for tomorrow?
If not, stop by at 630pm tomorrow there may be a few extras !🥪🥪🫡

Legion Dinner this Friday! You won't want to miss our stacked Club Sandwiches 🥪🥪🥪. Friday May 22nd @ 6:30pm. Sign Up by Thursday or call Post 66 301 464 9814 See Flyer for details 🫡😋

Address

9605 Old Laurel Bowie Road
Bowie, MD
20720

Opening Hours

Monday 3pm - 9pm
Tuesday 3pm - 9pm
Wednesday 3pm - 9pm
Thursday 3pm - 9pm
Friday 3pm - 9pm
Saturday 12pm - 9pm
Sunday 12pm - 9pm

Telephone

(301) 464-9814

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