War Memorial Post No. 30

War Memorial Post No. 30 The American Legion, Inc. is a federally chartered corporation formed in Paris on March 16, 1919 by veterans of the American Expeditionary Forces.

Europeans first visited the Camden area in 1605, but it would be another hundred years before the first settlers arrived. Camden was incorporated in 1791, the 72nd town in Maine, with a population of 332. The town was named in honor of an 18th century English lord, Charles Pratt, Earl of Camden. At that time Maine was part of Massachusetts, and would remain so until 1820, when it was admitted to t

he union as part of the Missouri compromise. During the Revolutionary War the British had captured Castine, which was historically a French village. From there they controlled the Penobscot Bay. Camden residents were divided. The town’s Rebels together with others from the surrounding area harassed the British, while their Torre neighbors gave their full support to the Crown. But Camden was seen as a center of revolutionary fervor, and in 1779 the British troops burned the Harbor. Camden’s sons played their part in the Civil War fighting bravely at Chancellorsville, Fredricksburg and Gettysburg. And William Conway was given a gold medal for bravery in that war for refusing to strike the American flag at Pensacola, saying, “I won’t do it sir, that’s the flag of my country.”

Many Sons and further along in history, Daughters of Camden continued the march of freedom for the town and country by volunteering their service during the War of 1812, African Campaigns, Spanish American War, WWI, WWII, Korean War, Viet Nam War, Operation Iraqi Freedom, Desert Storm, War in Afghanistan and War in Iraq. The American Legion was chartered by Congress in 1919 as a patriotic veteran’s organization. Focusing on service to veterans, service members and communities, the Legion evolved from a group of war-weary veterans of World War I into one of the most influential nonprofit groups in the United States. It was through the National and state efforts that Camden developed and implemented their own Legion Post.

Post 30 is happy to share the following information with our neighbors and friends. Great music and fun times for certa...
06/10/2026

Post 30 is happy to share the following information with our neighbors and friends. Great music and fun times for certain!

ROCKPORT MASONINC CENTER LAWN CONCERTS TO BEGIN AGAIN!
By Jeff Sukeforth/Rockport Masonic Center

The Rockport Masonic Center is pleased to announce the air around Simonton Corner will again be filled with music beginning on June 17th from 6 to 7pm and every Wednesday evening through September 9th.

On June 17th Lise and Rosey will be playing all your favorites beginning at 6pm at the Rockport Masonic Center.

The event is FREE to the public with pass the hat donations taken for the band. You are encouraged to bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy the summer nights and music with friends and family.

The Masons will be offering their 1 hamburger or 2 hot dog plates with a side, chips, drink and ice cream for $12 per plate. There will also be a 50-50 raffle drawn.

The center is located at 361 Main Street just up from the Simonton Corner 4-way stop signs. Please share with your family and friends, your help is appreciated.

FMI, Please call Jeff Sukeforth 691-2270 for further information.

This is rain, we go inside or shine, we stay outside, event!

Good morning Legion Friends and neighbors. Reminder of our breakfast this Sunday. Join us for breakfat.
06/09/2026

Good morning Legion Friends and neighbors. Reminder of our breakfast this Sunday. Join us for breakfat.

Legion Post 30 in Camden will hold a Sports Item & Equipment Yard Sale at the post parking lot this Saturday, May 30th.P...
05/26/2026

Legion Post 30 in Camden will hold a Sports Item & Equipment Yard Sale at the post parking lot this Saturday, May 30th.

Please see attached flyer for information. Tables available.

Please share this event. Thank you.

War Memorial Post No. 30 held a Memorial Day Program at the Post due to the bad weather the parades for Camden, Rockport...
05/26/2026

War Memorial Post No. 30 held a Memorial Day Program at the Post due to the bad weather the parades for Camden, Rockport & Lincolnville were cancelled.

After the program those who wanted joined Post 30 in a great seafood and corn chowder lunch with biscuits & fruit salad. Thanks to Heatha Bergey for her prep and serving of the food.

After the lunch Post 3 members laid wreaths at all the Towns memorials as they normally do.

Here's hoping next year we can return to our beloved parades.

Enjoy the photos.

05/24/2026

The parades for Memorial Day in Camden, Rockport, Lincolnville are cancelled due to rain.

The Legion will hold a program at 11am at the Post, 91 Pearl Street. Color Guard, Speakers, Lincolnville Band, Music selections, TAPS, snacks.

Community friends ae invited to join us. FMI call Jeff at 691-2270.

Send a message to learn more

Members of Post 30 and several Community friends gathered last Saturday at Mt. View Cemetery in Camden to place over 500...
05/18/2026

Members of Post 30 and several Community friends gathered last Saturday at Mt. View Cemetery in Camden to place over 500 flags on Veterans graves for Memorial Day. These flags will fly over their graves for the year and in November the Post will gather them for proper disposal

On Sunday Post 30 had the pleasure of being present when Zachary Mason, Troop 200, along with several Troop comrades cam...
05/18/2026

On Sunday Post 30 had the pleasure of being present when Zachary Mason, Troop 200, along with several Troop comrades came together at the post and Zach completed his Eagle project by setting the new flag disposal box in place.

Zach came to the post last year with his proposal of doing his Eagle Project to benefit the post. The photos show the fruits of Zach's labors.

Indeed a beautiful addition to Post 30. Thank you Zachary, Troop 200 and all the Scouts who cane out to support Zach.

05/18/2026

This Tuesday May 19th will be the last open music Mic night for this season!

We will start up again Tuesday October 6th 2026!

On behalf of the American Legion post 30, I want to thank everyone who attended either as a performer or as a good supporter of music, and look forward to seeing you all next fall!

Scott and Heather want everyone to know that all hot dogs, soda, coffee, popcorn, and cookies are free this week!

The legion building is located at 91 Pearl St. Camden Maine.

Come jam with Rosey from 4:30PM to 5PM!……Then regular open jam starts at 5:00PM to 6:00PM……..

Open Music Mic starts at 6:00PM and goes till everyone has had a chance to do two songs!

Performers Please! ..For respect of others..Keep your songs to the 7min time slot! Talking , tuning counts in that time frame!

See you Tuesday!
Rosey
Thanks

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War Memorial Post 30 Installed new officers for the 2026-2027 Legion Year. Thanks to the outgoing officers and for the ...
05/14/2026

War Memorial Post 30 Installed new officers for the 2026-2027 Legion Year. Thanks to the outgoing officers and for the new ones coming in.

We are always looking for Veterans to join the Legion and become a member of the largest Veteran organization in the world. Interested call Jeff 691-2270.

Check the photos.

ONLY 1 MORE OPEN MIC! That's right the season is coming to close on May 19th. This is the close of the Open Mic Nites a...
05/14/2026

ONLY 1 MORE OPEN MIC! That's right the season is coming to close on May 19th. This is the close of the Open Mic Nites at Post 30.
Rosey starts playing at 430pm, musicians welcome to join him. 5pm the open jam session starts with everyone. 6pm individual players begin and goes til 8pm.

Donations accepted at the door. For more info call Jeff 691-2270.

Going to be a fun night! Enjoy the photos from last weeks Open Mic.

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Physical: 91 Pearl Street Mailing: PO Box 187
Camden, ME
04843

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(207) 236-3310

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