VFW Post 4051

VFW Post 4051 We are the largest VFW Post in Colorado Springs. Seventy-Eight (78) veterans were recruited and recognized as Charter members.

History of VFW Post 4051
The Pikes Peak Post
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Veterans of Foreign Wars, Pike's Peak Post 4051 was certified and chartered on May 28, 1945. At this time, interest in veterans helping veterans and their families was at a high, and the membership steadily grew. From the beginning, Post 4051 was the local service organization primarily responsible for handling the majority of military funerals a

nd furnished a Color Guard for all community functions and parades. The meeting room was originally located above Wood's Drugs on the Southeast corner of Tejon and Chucharras. Elected as the first officers were, Bill Williams, Commander, Bill Page, Quartermaster, and Bill Crawford, Chaplain. A year later, the Post moved to Pike's Peak and Wahsatch. Property was purchased at 430 East Pike's Peak Avenue and the current post building was constructed. Members volunteered many hours and materials to assist in building the post home saving thousands in construction dollars. In November 1956, dedication ceremonies for the new building were held. Final payment for the building and property was accomplished, and a mortgage burning ceremony was held on September 11, 1965. An addition to the original building was constructed and completed in November 1976. By 1995, Post 4051 had a membership of over 1200, and, at that time, it was the largest VFW Post within the State of Colorado. Our membership has dropped to approximately 600 over the years. While we still have the largest facility in the state, we are now second in membership. The Auxiliary supports the Post Home and established the honor of being the largest VFW Auxiliary within the State of Colorado with a membership of approximately 300.

08/16/2026

Mark your calendars, retirees!

08/15/2026

Remember Everyone Deployed.

We wear red as a solemn reminder of the service members who remain deployed, separated from their families and carrying out their missions.

Until they all come home.

08/11/2026
07/26/2026

Come down to the VFW Post 4051
Looking for a great place to relax and catch up with fellow members? We’ve got everything you need right here. Come enjoy a game of darts or shoot some pool on our table. We have TVs ready for the big games, an ATM on-site for your convenience, and delicious food waiting for you. See you at the Post!

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6523 N. Academy Boulevard
Colorado Springs, CO
80918

Telephone

+17196329874

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