Veterans Council of Hillsborough County, Inc.

08/15/2026

08/07/2026

Today, Friday, August 7, 2026 is National Purple Heart Day.

Here are the Tampa-area schedule of events:

10am - City of Tampa Observance and Flag Raising at

Tampa City Hall
315 E Kennedy Blvd
Tampa FL 33602

3pm - The Veterans Council of Hillsborough County conducts a Purple Heart Recognition Ceremony at

[NOTE: Bring your own umbrella and chair!]

Veterans Memorial Park
3602 US-301
Tampa FL 33619

Purple Heart recipients and dignitaries will make comments.

4pm - Post Ceremony no-host reception just down the road on Highway 301 at

American Legion Post 148
7240 US Highway 301 S
Riverview, FL 33578

4pm - Welcome to Post 148 with
Mission BBQ fare
5pm - Post 148 fish fry
7pm - Post 148 Karaoke

08/06/2026

Tomorrow, Friday, August 7th, 2026 is National Purple Heart Day.

Details follow below regarding
Veterans Council of Hillsborough County events.

Attendees and participants are advised to please bring umbrellas and chairs for themselves.

Here are the VCHC events:

3pm - The VCHC will conduct a Purple Heart Recognition Ceremony around the Purple Heart Memorial at

Veterans Memorial Park
3602 US-301
Tampa FL 33619

A World War II Purple Heart recipient and a five-time Purple Heart recipient from the Vietnam War as well as dignitaries and more are slated to make comments.

4pm - Post Ceremony no-host reception just down the road on Highway 301 at

American Legion Post 148
7240 US Highway 301 S
Riverview, FL 33578

4pm - Welcome to Post 148 with Mission BBQ fare
5pm - Post 148 fish fry
7pm - Post 148 Karaoke

08/04/2026

Happy 236th Birthday, US Coast Guard!!!

08/01/2026

Today, August 1st, 2026 is Gold Star Children’s Day.

Within our Hillsborough County, Florida we have a Gold Star Child whose father came home from his first tour in Vietnam and spent quality time with his family. He returned for his second tour in Vietnam only to be killed in action. This particular Gold Star Child doesn’t want to be known to all, but those of us who know this person and this person’s story share in this person’s grief. You know who you are. Here’s a virtual hug to you and all of our Gold Star Children, today and every day.

Take time today, at the very least, to have a moment of silence for these precious children.

07/30/2026

Today, Thursday, July 30, 2026 beginning at 4pm at American Legion Post 138, 5535 W Prescott St, Tampa FL 33616.

07/28/2026

Welcome to America’s 160th Anniversary celebrating our Buffalo Soldiers!!!

https://buffalosoldiersmuseum.org/ready-and-forward/